Project Yellow Card is African Women on Board’s long-term investment in the next generation of African leaders, a commitment that goes beyond mentorship to provide young people with the financial, programmatic, and personal development support they need to step forward with confidence.

The initiative works across three areas: direct financial support for university students, programming that advances gender equity among young men and women, and structured development of leadership and participation skills. At its centre is the Student Leader Launchpad – a series of workshops and panel discussions designed to address growing disengagement from leadership roles among students in higher education. The Launchpad brings students into direct conversation with industry and public sector leaders, broadening their understanding of what leadership looks like beyond the academic environment and equipping them with the tools to lead and participate actively in their communities.