Initiative for Youth Empowerment in Africa is a non-profit
organization headquartered in Swaziland. Our team consists of creative
individuals driven by our passion for Africa and the belief that we can
influence Africa’s social and economic destiny through its promising youth.
Isaac - Founder/Executive Director
Isaac is a creative start-up fanatic! He is a lover of Africa and believes that
entrepreneurship is the key to the development of the continent. His addiction
for all things creative and entrepreneurial and a deep passion for youth
development inspired him to collaborate with people of like minds to build a
space where young people on the continent can develop their entrepreneurial
skills.
Armed with a B.sc in Accounting and Finance and various courses on Wealth
Management and Entrepreneurship, and wealth of experience from the Financial Organisations
and nonprofit organizations He has worked with, he is determined to turn IYEA
into a world class organization.
Elvis – Director of Finance
Elvis is Pastor with the Alliance Church in Swaziland. He holds a B.sc Degree
in Mechanical Engineering and also a Principal Partner at Africa Institute of
Advanced Training. Elvis brings a lot of passion along with his project
management and marketing experience to IYEA.
Nonhlanhla – Director of Marketing
Nonhlanhla’s affection for sustainable change through youth education started
with herself as being an Orphan before the age of 5. This affection has
transpired into involvement into other community programs, and of course, IYEA.
She spent close to 5 years at Swazi Bank and later decided to own her own
company, La-Maria (PTY). With her marketing expertise blended with her passion
for social change, Nonhlanhla is inspired to solve social problems through
sustainable business practices.