Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) is a non-profit international organisation that was established in order to create a resourceful networking database for those with a strong interest in Africa. The network is centered around YALDA branches, primarily at African universities, and serves to increase the capacity of youth in Africa for developing positive leadership skills and to espouse an honest work ethic.

YALDA directs youth to information and resources provided by individuals and other organisation to help them develop in their careers and also assist them in developing projects and/ or organisation aimed at making significant and positive social impact across the continent.YALDA's mission is anchored in the strong desire to achieve development on the African continent through cordial collaboration between youth and professionals.