Live Your Dreams Africa Foundation (LYDA) has been awarded the âNot-For-Profit of the Year 2024â at the 18th SERAS Africa Sustainability CSR Awards, recognising the organisationâs ongoing efforts to empower young people and tackle unemployment in Africa.
The award highlights LYDAâs impactful programmes that drive social change and equip individuals with the skills necessary for a brighter future.
Founded in 2013, LYDA has reached over 100,000 young adults through skill development, mentorship, and community-driven initiatives. The organisationâs work focuses on providing young people with the tools to realise their potential, secure employment, and contribute to local economic growth.
Bankole Williams, founder of LYDA, expressed his gratitude for the recognition: âThis award is a reflection of the hard work weâve put into transforming lives. It is not just a win for us, but for every person weâve helped along the way.â
A key initiative of LYDA, the Dream Development Centre, has empowered more than 31,000 individuals, providing them with vital skills and opportunities for sustainable growth. LYDAâs holistic approach continues to foster measurable impacts in education, employment, and community development.
Chairman of the SERAS Awards, Ken Egbas, praised LYDAâs dedication, saying, âTheir achievement is remarkable. LYDAâs submission for the Not-For-Profit of the Year award underscores their unwavering commitment to addressing socio-economic challenges in Africa.â
LYDAâs programmes, such as the Kick-Start Your Dream initiative and the Pay-It-Forward Programme, continue to offer mentorship and support, helping young people overcome obstacles in their personal and professional lives.
Established in 2013, Live Your Dreams Africa Foundation works to combat unemployment and underemployment across the continent. Through skill-building initiatives and mentorship programmes, LYDA empowers individuals to realise their potential and contribute to their communitiesâ development. The Foundationâs impact spans across Africa, driving social and economic change through its various projects.
