WHO WE ARE
Y-ACT, Youth in Action is an initiative of Amref Health Africa that aims to mentor, support, and increase the capacity of youth advocates to influence youth policy and resource priorities in the areas of gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at national, sub-national, and grassroots levels in Kenya.
Y-ACT believes that Africa’s youth have a huge opportunity to shift in-country policy landscapes to address challenges in gender and sexual and reproductive health & rights (SRHR).
At the regional and international levels, Y-ACT pioneered the Youth for UHC movement that garnered a membership of over 2,000 youth advocates from 43 countries since March 2019
OUR
IMPACT
Creating an inclusive environment. Across different geographies to ensure sustainable communities
Youth led organisations across Kenya
Youth Advocates registered on our platform
Presence in 5 Counties Kakamega, Nairobi, Kisumu, Samburu, Kilifi
MEANINGFUL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
As Kenya’s young population grows to a staggering 70%, Meaningful Youth Engagement is garnering significant interest across the country from youth advocates and policymakers alike.
MYE exists when inclusivity and representation of the youth meet skilled, supportive, and transparent decision-makers
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR YOU
Looking to advance your career in advocacy related fields, or undertake training? We’ve got you!
HEINRICH BOLL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Heinrich Boll Foundation Graduates and Doctoral Scholarships 2021/ 2022 for study in Germany. (Fully Funded) Application Deadline: 1st September 2021 Apply here.
NOW WITHOUT FP FORUM
Register for the virtual forum for the ICFP Community scheduled for 2nd- 3rd February 2021. To register, visit: https://icfp2021.org/
MY ADVOCACY DIARIES
Youth voices: See what our members have been up to, their stories, challenges and wins in effecting policies
SAMBURU YOUTH: perspectives on meaningful youth engagement
SAUTI SASA Youth Speech by Rasheed Mutaha
SAUTI SASA Youth statement by Josephine Odhiambo
OUR PARTNERS
