Our Mission
Uniting Youth in Action for African Unity and Development
We are serving since 2017
The AYC is an independent Pan-African youth network founded by youth leaders to foster synergy amongst youth and youth organisations on the African continent and Diaspora. Officially inaugurated on January 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the network is determined and committed to provide a space and voice for youth and youth organisations to set and drive their own agenda, promote the involvement of young people as key partners in the implementation of the Africa 2063 Agenda as well the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development, support advocacy actions on the ratification and implementation of the African Youth Charter, other youth rights-based legal instruments and contribute to advancing the AU Shared Values through a network of locally based youth actors.
Our goal
The AYC subscribed to the ideals and Pan African vision of African Union “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.”
Its mission/slogan is: „Uniting Youth in Action for African Unity and Development‟.
The core values of the AYC are:
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Pan Africanism
- Inclusivity
some facts about us
What Does the African Youth Commission do?
The African Youth Commission provides a space for youth-led and youth-serving organisations on the African Continent and the Diaspora to consolidate their voices to influence policies and decision making, set and drive their own agenda in an inclusive way.
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Countries
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Organisations
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Beneficiaries
Our team members
The organisational structure of the AYC is composed of General Assembly with representation from across Africa and diaspora, serving as the highest decision making organ; the Executive Council comprises of 10 members serving as the governance organ responsible for policy formulation and advocacy; The Advisory Board with representation from the six regions of the African Union including the diaspora appointed by the Executive Council tasked to provide advisory and guidance to the Commission; and the Secretariat comprises of 8 staffs headed by an Executive Secretary and 7 directors appointed by the Executive Council, serving as the administrative, operations and programme organ of the Commission.
Cedric Dzelu
Director of Admin & Finance
Cedric Dzelu
Director of Admin & Finance
Keith Andere
Executive Secretary
Keith Andere
Executive Secretary
Natalie Mukundane
Executive Chairperson
Natalie Mukundane
Executive Chairperson
Dieudonné Mbarga
Director of Strategy, Policy & MEAL
Dieudonné Mbarga
Director of Strategy, Policy & MEAL
Michael Khaduyu
Climate Justice Lead
Michael Khaduyu
Climate Justice Lead
Isatou Secka
Admin & Finance Ass.
Isatou Secka
Admin & Finance Ass.
Brenda Odero
Finance Lead - AACJ Project
Brenda Odero
Finance Lead - AACJ Project
Testimonials
I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure,
Michale John, Team Leader
AYC has a commitment to delivering high-quality work and their in-depth understanding of the challenges for youth on the African continent have made them a reliable partner for IOE. After having had the pleasure of working and engaging with AYC on several occasions we are confident that their expertise will greatly benefit organizations and initiatives dedicated to empowering African youth.”
Anetha Awuku, Project Manager, IoE
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We are Constantly looking for partnerships, collaborations and creating synergies with youth organisations and structures at grassroots, national to regional levels.</p> <p>At National Level, We organise our engagement through National Consortium structures where all member organisations will come together to implement local led actions.