About Us
Annual Goals
Our target impact goals for 2026–2027.
African Lantern measures success through transformation, not just attendance. These are our target impact goals for 2026–2027 — goals we are building toward, not results already achieved.
- 10,000 Youth Reached
- 5,000 Parents Engaged
- 100 Schools Engaged
- 1,000 Youth Trained in Practical Skills
- 20 African Countries Connected
- 12 African Knowledge Bulletins Published
- 12 Webinars Conducted
- 500 Active Network Members
See our full Impact page for how we measure progress toward these goals.
Explore About Us
Our Story
Who African Lantern is, and the movement we're building for a skill-first Africa.
Vision
A skill-first Africa where young people create opportunity and drive innovation.
Mission
Empowering African youth with skills, entrepreneurial capacity, and African-centered knowledge.
Core Values
Self-Reliance, Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity, African Identity, Excellence, Impact.
Our Theory of Change
Our five-stage pathway from mindset transformation to cultural reconnection.
Our Problem Tree
The three structural challenges African Lantern exists to solve.
Strategic Priorities
Our three core pillars and the phased approach behind them.
Be part of the movement.
Whether you give your time, your skills, or your support — every contribution helps African Lantern light the path for more young people across Africa.