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The African Institute for Young People empowers youth to lead Africa’s social, political, and economic transformation, fostering Pan-African values, inclusive development, and active participation in shaping the continent’s shared future.
At the African Institute for Young People, climate justice is a call to action for Africa’s youth. Across the continent, communities face droughts, floods, deforestation, and soil degradation—challenges that threaten livelihoods and disproportionately affect youth, women, and persons with disabilities. Guided by African thought and indigenous knowledge systems, the Institute sees these challenges not just as environmental crises but as opportunities for youth-led innovation and social justice
At the African Institute for Young People, youth economic empowerment is a movement to transform Africa from within. Across the continent, young people face unemployment, limited access to resources, and structural barriers that stifle potential. Guided by Pan-Africanism, Ujamaa principles, and African intellectual traditions, the Institute sees youth as innovators and problem-solvers capable of driving self-reliance, creativity, and prosperity.
The African Institute for Young People recognizes Africa’s youth as essential drivers of political transformation, social cohesion, and peacebuilding. With a significant portion of the population under 35, young Africans possess the creativity, energy, and vision needed to strengthen democratic institutions, foster inclusive societies, and lead transformative change. Yet, youth often face barriers such as political marginalization, limited access to decision-making platforms, and structural inequalities.
The African Institute for Young People recognizes that democracy and good governance are central to Africa’s development, stability, and social justice. Inclusive institutions, accountable leadership, and active citizen participation are vital for thriving democracies. Young Africans, representing a significant portion of the population, possess the creativity, energy, and vision to shape governance processes, advocate for transparency, and ensure political systems respond to the needs of the people.
The African Institute for Young People upholds constitutionalism and human rights as fundamental pillars for building inclusive, just, and self-determined African societies. Constitutionalism ensures that governance is anchored in law, accountability, and respect for citizens’ rights, while human rights safeguard the dignity, freedoms, and equality of all individuals, particularly youth, women, and marginalized groups. Together, they provide a framework for equitable participation, social justice, and democratic governance.
At the African Institute for Young People, the values of Ubuntu, feminism, and solidarity form the ethical and social foundation of our work. Ubuntu, the African philosophy of interconnectedness—“I am because we are”—guides our approach to community, cooperation, and shared responsibility. We believe that meaningful change is only possible when individuals act collectively, fostering empathy, mutual support, and inclusive engagement across all levels of society.
The African Institute For Young People (AIYP) is a youth-led movement demanding change across Africa. We fight for democracy, social and economic justice, climate action, and reparations, equipping young people to dismantle exclusion and shape the continent’s future—now.
