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Youth-led since 2014

Young people. Leading. Change.

A youth-led organisation advancing health equity, rights and secure livelihoods with adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Africa.

12+ districts
Two young women smiling, one making a peace sign

Who we are

AYI develops the potential of young people in Africa to find local solutions to national and global challenges, so that they have the information, capacity and opportunities to lead the programmes and policies that affect their lives.

About AYI

Focus areas

The record

Four figures from the Better-quality Access for Youth (BAY) national advocacy project (now Better Health for Youth programme) and our work in Uganda since 2014.

signatures from young people delivered to Parliament via the Speaker
partner organisations in the BAY network
districts across Uganda
active since March 2014, with young people aged 12 to 25
100,200 signatures

Better-quality Access for Young People (BAY)

National youth advocacy with 15 partners in more than 12 districts, for young people aged 12 to 25.

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Young people holding the flag of Uganda
Eastern UG

Promoting Good Health and Well-being of Adolescent Mothers and their Children

Support for adolescent mothers living with HIV in Eastern Uganda, trained as Leaders-in-Action. Implemented in partnership with AYDL and supported by ViiV Positive Action.

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A young mother holding her baby