Shaped, on purpose.Leadership can be developed.
Yatsar International is a leadership development and training initiative committed to intentionally shaping people into well-rounded leaders who can lead themselves, work effectively with others, solve problems and create meaningful change.
The name
יָצַר
Yatsar
to form, fashion, shape or mould
Our story.Why Yatsar exists.
The name Yatsar comes from the Hebrew word יָצַר (Yatsar), meaning to form, fashion, shape or mould. This reflects our belief that leadership can be intentionally developed.
At Yatsar International, we believe that leadership is not defined by a title or position. Leadership begins with the individual and develops through intentional growth, practice, responsibility and experience.
We exist to help people discover who they are, develop their leadership capacity and become equipped to create positive change wherever they are.
Our values.What we hold ourselves to.
Excellence
We pursue quality, growth and intentional development.
Integrity
We believe leadership begins with character.
Courage
We develop people who have the courage to speak, act, take responsibility, make difficult decisions and step forward when leadership is required..
Growth
We believe people can learn, develop and become better through intentional growth.
Empathy
We believe effective leadership requires understanding people.
Responsibility
We believe leaders take ownership of their choices, actions, influence and responsibilities.
Impact
We believe leadership should produce meaningful results.
Founder
Angela ElijahFounder, Yatsar International
Angela is an educator and leadership development practitioner based in Nairobi. She teaches Mathematics and Chemistry and has served as President of Lapid Leaders Africa, a youth leadership programme where she received broad exposure and training in leadership.
Her experience in Lapid Leaders Africa was instrumental in shaping her understanding of leadership and birthing the burden that would later become Yatsar. Her journey has also included training in public speaking and communication under Coach Hannah Githuki, further strengthening her passion for helping people develop the confidence and capacity to communicate and lead effectively.
She started Yatsar out of a conviction that leadership is not merely a title, but a practice that people can be intentionally shaped to lead themselves, work well with others, and create meaningful change wherever they are.