Inspiration Care and Development Foundation (ICDC) is a youth-focused NGO in Nigeria, committed to leadership development, good governance, and economic capacity building. Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission and certified by the EFCC, ICDCA partners with various organizations to drive impactful initiatives. Notably, ICDC led the successful Not Too Young To Run Campaign in Ekiti State and collaborates with YIAGA Africa, Accountability Lab Nigeria, and PPDC Abuja for project tracking and government accountability. The organization actively contributes to the Ekiti State Open Government Partnership, focusing on Fiscal Transparency since 2021.
At Inspiration Care and Development Center Africa (ICDCA) we focus on the African youth leadership development agenda at the core of our strategy. Through the AYLEC platform, we mobilized youth across Africa Countries, equipped them with relevant tools and information for the social economic advance of Africa, and provided them a platform to connect with global opportunities. AYLEC is a platform designed to connect the youth for socioeconomic transformation and It was such an impactful event over the last five years, and through AYLEC we have continued to mobilize young people towards the Actualisation of SDGs and African 2063 Agenda for a Prosperous Africa We Want.
AYLEC has been successfully hosted in Nigeria (2020), Kigali, Rwanda (2021 & 2022), Nairobi, Kenya (2023), Accra, Ghana (2024), while the 5th edition was held in Lusaka Zambia, in 2025 attracting hundreds of youth participants, policymakers, and development partners from across Africa. While maintaining its head office in Ekiti State, Nigeria, our programmatic reach extends over 30 African countries with a network of over 5,000+ youth and 20 Country Directors in 20 countries.
Our Theory of Change
Our organization’s Theory of Change is built on the belief that when young Africans are equipped via inclusive platforms, capacity-building and mentorship opportunities, and socio-economic empowerment programs, while communities, institutions, and organizations collectively strengthen civic engagement systems and expand opportunities for youth participation, then young people across Africa will acquire the knowledge, skills, confidence, and networks necessary to engage meaningfully in leadership, governance, and economic development. Through this shared commitment, young Africans become catalysts for community development and positive societal transformation, working alongside diverse stakeholders to realize “The Africa We Want” a prosperous and transformed continent
Our Vision
An Africa where young people are empowered as catalysts for change in leadership, economic development, and governance.
Our Mission
To empower young Africans through inclusive platforms and sustainable support systems, that will enhance their contribution to community development towards the actualization of Africa We Want.
Our Focus Areas
Driving change through strategic intervention: We concentrate our efforts on key areas that unlock the full potential of young Africans for leadership and economic growth.
We equip young people with the essential skills, confidence, and ethical grounding needed to lead positive change in their communities, organizations, and nations. Our programs cultivate service-oriented leaders ready to take on the challenges of a rapidly evolving Africa.
We foster an entrepreneurial mindset and provide training, mentorship, and resources to help young Africans turn innovative ideas into viable, sustainable businesses. This effort empowers them to create wealth, employment, and contribute significantly to economic development.
We strengthen systems and create inclusive platforms that enable young people to become active and informed citizens who engage in political processes at all levels. Our goal is to ensure youth voices influence policy, governance, and democratic outcomes.
We promote transparency, accountability, and ethical practices by educating young people on the principles of sound governance and advocating for institutional reforms. We empower youth to monitor public resources and demand responsive leadership from all stakeholders.
We conduct evidence-based research to identify critical youth development challenges and inform targeted solutions. This work underpins our advocacy efforts to drive supportive policy changes and increase resources dedicated to youth empowerment across the continent.