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Behind every successful event is a community of partners who believe in the vision.

Behind every successful event is a community of partners who believe in the vision.
To our event partners, thank you for standing with us, investing in young people, and contributing to the success of the 2026 United Nations International Youth Day and S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit. Your support helped create an experience that informed, inspired, and empowered the next generation of leaders.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to creating even greater impact together.

Our Founder and President, Mrs. Bimpe Bamgbose-Martins, delivered the vote of thanks

As we brought the programme to a close, our Founder and President, Mrs. Bimpe Bamgbose-Martins, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt appreciation to everyone who made the 2026 United Nations International Youth Day and S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit (Fourth Edition) a success.
From our speakers to facilitators to partners, sponsors, volunteers, and every participant who showed up with a willingness to learn and contribute. Thank you for being part of our vision to raising a new generation of leaders across different sectors. The conversations may have ended, but the work of raising young leaders continues with S.M.I.L.E

Great leaders don’t just create followers; they inspire more leaders.

“Great leaders don’t just create followers; they inspire more leaders.”
To our esteemed mentors and speakers, thank you for sharing your knowledge, experiences, and time with the next generation of leaders at the 2026 United Nations International Youth Day & S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit (Fourth Edition).
Your wisdom sparked meaningful conversations, challenged perspectives, and inspired young people to lead with purpose. Thank you for investing in the future through every session, every story, and every word shared.

Behind every seamless moment was a team that showed up with purpose, passion, and a willingness to serve.

Behind every seamless moment was a team that showed up with purpose, passion, and a willingness to serve.
To our incredible volunteers, thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to making the 2026 United Nations International Youth Day & S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit (Fourth Edition) a memorable experience for every participant.
Your impact was felt in every detail, and we are grateful to have had you on this journey.

President, Mrs. Bimpe Bamgbose-Martins delivered the vote of thanks

As we brought the programme to a close, our Founder and President, Mrs. Bimpe Bamgbose-Martins, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt appreciation to everyone who made the 2026 United Nations International Youth Day and S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit (Fourth Edition) a success.
From our speakers to facilitators to partners, sponsors, volunteers, and every participant who showed up with a willingness to learn and contribute. Thank you for being part of our vision to raising a new generation of leaders across different sectors. The conversations may have ended, but the work of raising young leaders continues with S.M.I.L.E

Mentoring & Leadership

We help young people grow in confidence, character, and leadership through structured mentoring and guidance.

Career Guidance

We expose young people to employability skills,  career guidance, and clear pathways to work readiness.

Entrepreneurship Support

We provide start-up support, business training, and mentoring for young entrepreneurs to help them build sustainable businesses, create value, and drive economic growth.

Strategy for Mentoring Initiative and Leadership Empowerment (S.M.I.L.E) is a youth leadership development and mentoring non-profit organization established in Lagos. Nigeria in 2011 (S.M.I.L.E) and in Maryland, United States of America in 2017 (S.M.I.L.E Initiative)

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