A group of summit attendees in front of the RIF backdrop

Our Work

Youth Empowerment

Supporting young people to participate, develop their capabilities and contribute as changemakers.

The context

Why this focus matters

Young people bring ideas, energy and perspectives that communities need. Meaningful participation requires opportunities to learn, express those ideas and build the confidence to act on them.

Photograph: Leadership Summit 2026. This image documents the summit, not a separate youth empowerment programme.

RIF’s institutional approach

Our approach

RIF seeks to equip young people with communication, employability, entrepreneurship, digital and life skills, connecting personal growth with service to society.

Areas for action

01Youth participation and capacity development
02Communication and life-skills learning
03Employability and entrepreneurial thinking
04Peer learning and mentorship

These are intended areas of intervention, not announcements of active programmes or applications.

Related activities

Events and community connections

Past event · Leadership

Leadership Summit 2026

A past RIF leadership event, documented through moments of speaking, listening and coming together. Explore the photographs from Leadership Summit 2026.

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Students and attendees gathered for a group photograph at the Namanwora Senior High School career fair

Past event · Education & careers

Career fair at namanwora senior high school

RIF held a career fair at namanwora senior high school, with career-focused conversations and a presentation of learning and sanitation items. Explore ten photographs from the event.

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