About the programme

A Parliament designed as a leadership laboratory.

YLP combines civic education, mentorship, model government and public participation to prepare young people for responsible leadership.

The YLP model

Participants build knowledge, practise leadership and demonstrate impact.

1

Learn

Understand democratic governance, public responsibility, policy and parliamentary procedure.

2

Participate

Debate, campaign, engage the public, serve in committees and contribute to sittings.

3

Lead

Develop solutions, represent communities and complete measurable leadership assignments.

Standing committees

Policy work across ten priority areas.

Food and AgribusinessEducationGender and Child ProtectionSanitation and EnvironmentScience and Digital InnovationTrade and EntrepreneurshipHealthClimate and WaterRoads and TransportForeign Affairs

Be part of Parliament 2026

Choose a pathway and begin your application.