Welcome To O-YES Global Foundation

Empowering Youth and Women for Sustainable Change

Educate. Train. Empower. Engage. Inspire them to lead.

Education

We empower youth & women through education, learning opportunities, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Health and Wellbeing

O-YES improves youth and women’s health through education, support services, and community partnerships that address key challenges and promote lasting wellbeing.

Peace

We empower youth and women to resolve conflicts peacefully through dialogue, mediation, and targeted training for stronger, safer communities.

Leadership

Our leadership programs build the skills and confidence youth and women need to become active, effective leaders

Enviromental Actions

O-YES empowers youth and women to promote clean environments and take action against climate change through awareness, innovation, and community engagement.

Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation

O-YES empowers youth and women to reduce unemployment by building business, digital, and innovation skills for greater opportunities and sustainable development.

Who we are

We Are a Committed Catalyst for Positive Change as a Vibrant CSO.

Established on October 28, 2019, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, O-YES Global Foundation is a vibrant youth and women focused, non-profit, and local civil socity organization committed to empowering youth and women through education, innovation, and leadership development. We envision a world where every young person and woman, regardless of background, has access to the tools and opportunities necessary to thrive. Since its inception, O-YES has expanded operations from Addis Ababa to several regions in Ethiopia including Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Harari, and Oromia — and extended its reach to the broader regions of Africa, Asia, and the UAE. Through inclusive and transformative initiatives, we have empowered thousands of young people and women by building capacity, enhancing leadership, and creating meaningful global connections

Our Vision

To see educated, empowered, prosperous, and self-reliant youth and women transforming their communities and shaping inclusive, sustainable futures

Our Mission

To design and implement inclusive, innovative, and sustainable programs that uplift youth and women, enabling them to become lifelong learners, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and agents of change

Our Motto

Educate. Train. Empower. Engage. Inspire them to lead.

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What We Do

O-YES facilitates and offers seed funding to support youth and women entrepreneurs, provides training, mentorship, and coaching to build practical skills and confidence, and supports business incubation to grow sustainable enterprises. We create job opportunities through entrepreneurship and skills development, advocate for youth and women’s rights to promote inclusive policies, and organize national and international events and workshops to enable learning, networking, and community engagement.

Provide Training, Mentorship, and Coaching

Equip youth and women with essential skills and guidance for personal and professional growth.

Support Business Incubation

Nurture startups and innovative ideas to help them grow and succeed.

Create Job Opportunities

Foster employment through entrepreneurship and skills development.

Facilitate and Offer Seed Funding

Provide financial support to promising youth- and women-led ventures.

Advocate for Youth and Women’s Rights

Promote policies and practices that empower and protect marginalized groups.

Organize Events and Workshops

Create platforms for learning, networking, and community engagement at both national and international levels.

O-YES Signature Initiatives

We Unlock Potentials with Our Innovative, Inclusive and Sustainable Programs.

At O-YES, we are dedicated to creating meaningful change by designing and implementing programs that address real needs in our communities. Our approach is innovative—embracing new ideas and solutions to solve challenges. It is inclusive—ensuring that youth, women, and marginalized groups have equal opportunities to participate and benefit. And it is sustainable—focused on lasting impact that empowers people and communities long into the future. By unlocking individual and collective potential, we help build a brighter, more equitable society.

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What we Do

Connect. Collaborate. Impact

O-YES Signature Initiatives

Catalyzing innovation by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities for greater impact.

Our flagship programs designed to empower youth and women through innovation, leadership, and sustainable development. These initiatives foster entrepreneurship, promote cross-cultural dialogue, support impactful ideas, and create opportunities for growth, advocacy, and global collaboration.

O-YES Excellence Hub

Our Hub is a dynamic center dedicated to empowering youth and women through high-quality training, mentorship, coaching, and business incubation. It fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, provides access to seed funding, and creates opportunities for skills development and job creation. By offering a collaborative space for learning, networking, and advocacy, the Excellence Hub drives sustainable development and supports the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

Africa-Asia Youth Forum-AAYF

A leading Africa-Asian youth diplomacy and development platform that brings together young leaders to strengthen cooperation, exchange solutions, and address pressing regional and global challenges. It creates opportunities for dialogue, networking, capacity-building, and joint action on critical themes such as peacebuilding, climate change, entrepreneurship, health, and digital innovation. Hosted in Addis Ababa (2022 & 2023), Jakarta, Indonesia (2024), and Nairobi, Kenya (2025).

Global Citizen Summit Plus

Global Citizen Summit Plus An international platform that brings together youth leaders from around the world to co-create innovative, people-centered solutions for sustainable development, inclusion, and global justice. It offers opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, capacity-building, and policy influence, empowering young changemakers to drive meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

O-YES Ideas Pitching and Awards

A dynamic platform that empowers youth and women to showcase innovative solutions to pressing challenges. It offers mentorship, visibility, and seed funding opportunities, recognizing and rewarding the best ideas to drive entrepreneurship, social impact, and sustainable development.

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Send Us a Message and Let’s Connect Today.

Reach out to us easily—share your message and start the conversation today. We’re here to listen, help, and connect with you.

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Drive Growth Through Empowerment

At O-YES Works, we believe real growth starts with empowering people. Our approach focuses on equipping youth and women with the skills, opportunities, and confidence they need to transform their lives and communities. By fostering inclusion, innovation, and sustainability in all our programs, we create the conditions for lasting change. Together, we drive growth—not just in economic terms, but in human potential, community resilience, and social impact.

Welcome To O-YES Global Foundation

Empowering Youth and Women for Sustainable Change

Educate. Train. Empower. Engage. Inspire them to lead.

Who we are

We Are a Committed Catalyst for Positive Change as a Vibrant CSO.

Play Intro

What We Do

O-YES Signature Initiatives

We Unlock Potentials with Our Innovative, Inclusive and Sustainable Programs.

What we Do

Connect. Collaborate. Impact

O-YES Signature Initiatives

Catalyzing innovation by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities for greater impact.

Get in touch

Send Us a Message and Let’s Connect Today.

Let’s Talk! Reach Out to Our Team

KEY O-YES Partner

Partnering for Sustainable Growth.

What We Do!

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