Casablanca, Morocco May 4, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Founded in January 2025 by Dr. Nizar Chaari and Mahmoud Cherkaoui Salhi, EPIK Leaders has concluded its inaugural year by shattering all initial projections. With over 50,000 active members and 550 clubs across 15 African nations, the organization has officially become the continent’s fastest-growing student leadership network.
In just 16 months, the founders’ core conviction—“Africa’s challenge is not a lack of resources, but a lack of leadership”—has evolved into a powerful continental movement. Between September 2025 and April 2026, EPIK Leaders deployed eight major landmark events that redefined youth engagement:
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Regional Expansion: Following a 45-day "Welcome Fest" across Morocco, the network expanded rapidly into Mali, Tunisia, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Nigeria.
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Policy & Finance: In November 2025, the first Arab-African Summit on Non-Profit Funding in Rabat resulted in a White Paper for sovereign associative financing. This was followed in April 2026 by the "AI FOR IMPACT" summit in Casablanca, producing the first African charter for AI in social innovation.
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Social & Ecological Impact: From the "EPIK Green March 2.0" reforestation program to the "EPIK HER" initiative dedicated to female leadership, the network has integrated environmental and gender-based advocacy into its DNA.
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Diplomatic Influence: In April 2026, the "Maghreb Youth Summit" in Monastir gathered 1,500 young leaders to rewrite the continent's narrative. Simultaneously, the "Africa Future Leaders Day" in Dakhla marked the official launch of the EPIK Think Tank, dedicated to African soft power.
"Africa does not lack resources; it lacks structured leadership," says Dr. Nizar Chaari, Founder of EPIK Leaders. "In one year, we have achieved what many thought impossible. This is no longer just an intention; it is a movement in motion, empowering the next generation to take charge of the continent's destiny."
By bridging the gap between student initiative and institutional impact, EPIK Leaders is proving that the youth are not just the future of Africa—they are its most decisive current asset.
About Company: Founded in January 2025 by Dr. Nizar Chaari and Mahmoud Cherkaoui Salhi, EPIK Leaders is a panafrican organization dedicated to student leadership. It operates through a vast network of campus clubs to foster social innovation, ecological transition, and diplomatic influence among African youth.
Media Contact
Dr Nizar Chaari (Founder) nizar@epikleaders.org +212 522 17 15 38 https://epikleaders.org/
