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| Formation | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Organisation |
| Purpose | promote and advance elective political leadership for Africa’s younger generation |
| Headquarters | Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Location |
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Region served | South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya |
| Website | www |
POLAF (Political Africa Initiative) is a not-for-profit,non-governmental organisation, initiated to promote and advance electivepolitical leadership forAfrica's youngergeneration. Its stated aim is to "engage, educate and alert teens and young adults alike to the importance and urgency of seeking elective political offices in their respective countries. We want young people to get involved in the political process, for it is only by taking power politically that we can effect meaningful change and liberate Africa."
POLAF was founded in 2012 and has its head office inMidrand,Johannesburg,South Africa. It also has presence inNigeria,Ghana andKenya. POLAF focuses on young highly educated Africans in Africa and theAfrican diaspora. POLAF delegation have attended, participated and spoken in conferences and summits organised by theUnited Nations, Africa 2.0, Africa Leadership Network,King's College London, and others, inNairobi,London,Accra,New York,San Francisco,Geneva,Lagos,Abuja, and Johannesburg.
