About Nkabom

The Nkabom Commonwealth Youth Leadership Programme is one of the Royal Commonwealth Society’s flagship youth projects. Nkabom (pronounced ink-a-bom) means ‘coming together’ in parts of Ghana, where the first project was held in 2004.

Through a busy, interactive 10 day programme, Nkabom unites dynamic 18- to 25-year-olds from across the globe in a different Commonwealth location every two years. Alumni join a global, self-sustaining and proactive network of emerging leaders.

Nkabom is unique. It:

• actively engages young people in international issues, particularly conflict resolution
• fosters friendships and encourages the exchange of ideas among people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• develops a network of young leaders who can pioneer and revitalise peacebuilding initiatives in their communities, their countries and beyond
• is directed by young people themselves.

“Nkabom was more than just learning… it changed the way I look at life.”
Nkabom delegate, Trinidad and Tobago

About the Royal Commonwealth Society:

The Royal Commonwealth Society is an international education charity.  Young people are at the heart of what we do.

Aiming to inspire and engage, we promote understanding of international affairs and the modern Commonwealth.  Our projects encourage young people to develop their skills, to realise their ambitions and, with an increased awareness of their role as global citizens, to engage with key challenges facing the international community.

The Royal Commonwealth Society is a Registered Charity in England and Wales and a Body Incorporated by Royal Charter.  Registered Charity No: 226748. Registered office: 25 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5AP.

Contacts

• Claire Anholt

Youth Programmes Manager

+44  2077 6692 02

claire.anholt@thercs.org

• Meera Chindooroy

meera.chindooroy@thercs.org

• Website: www.thercs.org/youth/nkabom