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About The Storybook africa
The Story Book Africa (SBA) is a Christian-rooted, youth-driven creative social enterprise empowering African youth (18-35) to pursue healing, growth, and purposeful development.
Founded in 2018 as a storytelling platform, SBA has grown into a continent-wide entity operating at the intersection of mental wellness, youth empowerment, and economic opportunity. We collaborate with various stakeholders including grassroots organisations, creatives, mental health practitioners, development partners, and policymakers to ensure young Africans are not only heard, but supported, equipped, and resourced to thrive.
At our core, we believe that lasting change begins in the mind — and that stories are powerful tools for shaping identity, restoring dignity, and opening pathways to a better future.
Our guiding belief is simple: There are people. There are stories.
To support African youth to heal, grow, and build purposeful livelihoods through storytelling, psychosocial support, and creative economic opportunities.
A generation of African youth thriving in dignity, capability, and purpose.
- Empathy — creating safe spaces where youth can be seen, heard, and supported
- Integrity — acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability
- Creativity — embracing imaginative approaches to healing and development
- Simplicity — making our work clear, accessible, and human
to us, Every Story Matters!
- Real African experiences
- Insightful conversations
- Leadership and personal growth
- Stories that inspire reflection and action
How We Work
How We Work: Three Key Impact Areas
Our Focus
SBA aligns its work with continental and global frameworks that advance youth wellbeing and opportunity. Predominantly, the African Youth Charter, which calls for youth empowerment, participation, and socio-economic inclusion across the continent, as well as global commitments including SDG 3 (mental health and wellbeing) and SDG 8 (decent work and economic opportunity).
Join the Story Book Community
The Story Book Africa is more than an organisation. It is a growing community of young people, creatives, mentors, partners, and supporters committed to changing the story for the next generation — not by focusing only on outcomes and achievements, but by honouring the people and journeys behind them.
By sharing your story, participating in our programmes, or supporting our work, you become part of a movement that believes healing is possible, growth is achievable, and purposeful development is worth pursuing.