Alphia of Africa: Rising with purpose. Leading with passion


Youth Development Practitioner and Program Manager advancing democratic governance, civic participation, and values-based leadership across Africa.

Alphia is actively engaged with

Activities dedicated to youth empowerment and good governance across Africa.

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Program Management: Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLSA)

As Program Manager of YPLS Africa at Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, Alphia and her team organize annual leadership, elections, and governance training for emerging African leaders. She leads over 1,000 beneficiaries through civic engagement, dialogue, fellowships, and advocacy initiatives.

Leadership Training and Facilitation Workshop

Alphia actively facilitates youth development training in partnership with development organizations in Liberia and internationally. She has led several trainings in Liberia on topics such as the role of youth in post-election periods, principles of democracy, networking and communication, and emotional intelligence for effective grassroots leadership among young people.

Empowering Change Through Volunteer and Self-Sponsored Efforts

Outside her 9-to-5, Alphia is committed to grassroots volunteerism. As a mentor with Girls Lead Liberia, she empowers young girls across the country. After being named USAID Liberia’s Development Youth of the Year in 2023, she self-funded a tour across three counties, reaching over 2,000 youth in underserved schools and communities

Nice to meet you,

I am Alphia Faith Kemokai, fondly known as “Alphia of Africa”—an Obama Africa Leader and youth governance and development practitioner advancing leadership, democracy, and civic change across Liberia and Africa. With over a decade of experience, I have dedicated my work to helping young people engage meaningfully in governance, advocacy, and public leadership.
Through program leadership, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and public speaking, I work to strengthen youth participation, build democratic culture, and turn bold ideas into practical action. I am driven by purpose, guided by faith, and committed to raising a generation of courageous young leaders who will shape Africa’s future.

Elevating Youth Representation

Alphia continues to amplify Liberia’s youth voice on national and international platforms. In December 2025, she spoke at the launch of the World Bank Group Liberia Country Partnership Framework 2025–2030, advocating for youth inclusion in development decisions, expanded opportunities for growth, and investment in young people as key drivers of Liberia’s future.

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