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JCB and AYLI Explore an Online English and Public Speaking Programme for Young People in Benin

08 Nov 2026 admin Articles in English

JCB and the African Youth Leadership Institute (AYLI) of Liberia met online on 15 September 2026 to explore a six-week programme in English and public speaking for young people in Benin.

The NGO Jeunesse Consciente du Bénin (JCB) and the African Youth Leadership Institute (AYLI) of Liberia are exploring a six-week online programme that would teach English applied to public speaking to young people living in Benin. The idea was discussed during an online meeting held on Tuesday 15 September 2026. The project is still at the preparation stage: no programme has been launched, and what follows describes what the two organisations envisage, not a signed agreement.

Why English and public speaking for young people in Benin

English opens doors to online learning, international partnerships and many professional opportunities, while public speaking builds confidence, clear thinking and leadership. Together they are practical skills for studies, work and civic life. The initiative fits JCB’s mission to promote education, training and youth leadership, which we also pursue through our youth entrepreneurship and civic education work.

The programme at a glance

Target group: 50 to 100 young people aged 18 to 36, in particular upper-secondary pupils and university students.
Duration: six weeks.
Format: fully online.
Subject: English applied to public speaking.
Certification: a certificate is envisaged for participants who meet the participation and validation requirements.

The aim is to strengthen young people’s language and communication skills, build their self-confidence and help them express themselves effectively in public.

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Who would do what

JCB would mobilise and recruit the beneficiaries, handle their registration, check that eligibility criteria are met and coordinate the programme locally in Benin. It would also help prepare the closing ceremony.

AYLI has committed to providing qualified teachers, delivering the classes over six weeks, supplying the teaching materials and the equipment needed for online training, and paying the teachers.

Certificates bearing the signatures of both organisations were also considered, subject to confirmation and formalisation of this commitment.

Closing ceremony and funding: questions still open

A closing ceremony would mark the end of the programme and the official presentation of the certificates. Practical arrangements, including a venue, the welcome of participants, catering and the budget, remain to be defined jointly.

AYLI explained that its financial support would cover teachers, equipment and learning resources. Other expenses, in particular those of the closing ceremony, will require complementary solutions to be found between the parties. A minimal contribution from learners was mentioned, but its amount, how it would be collected and how it would be used are still to be discussed and approved by both organisations.

Next steps

Finalise the content and the timetable of the training.
Confirm the eligibility criteria and the registration procedure.
Define the conditions for awarding certificates.
Draw up a provisional budget for the closing ceremony.
Examine possible contributions from learners.
Look for additional resources and supporting partners.
Formalise each side’s commitments in a partnership document.

An initiative for young people in Benin

This meeting is a preparatory step towards a collaboration between JCB and AYLI to strengthen the capacities of young people in Benin. Through it, JCB continues its commitment to training, personal development and leadership, encouraging young people to acquire skills that serve their academic, professional and civic paths.

The launch of the programme depends on the finalisation of the terms of collaboration and on the validation of the necessary arrangements by both organisations. Enrolment details will be shared only once the programme is confirmed.

Organisations that would like to support this project, for example by helping to fund the closing ceremony, are welcome to become partners or to contact us.

Frequently asked questions

Can I register for the programme now?

Not yet. The programme has not been launched, and the registration procedure and eligibility criteria still have to be confirmed. Details will be shared once the programme is confirmed.

Will the course be free?

This has not been decided. AYLI would cover teachers, equipment and learning resources. A minimal contribution from learners was mentioned, but its amount and terms are still to be discussed and approved by both organisations.

Who could take part?

The envisaged group is 50 to 100 young people aged 18 to 36 living in Benin, in particular upper-secondary pupils and university students. The final eligibility criteria are still to be confirmed.