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!
GRANTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Amref Health Africa is seeking to recruit for the position of “Grants Compliance Manager”. Visit our website via the attached link to view the JD and apply before COB 12th April. https://bit.ly/3ds5tv4
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD
Amref Health Innovations is seeking to recruit for the position of “Business Development Lead”. Visit the Amref website via the attached link to view the JD and apply before COB 15th April. Apply here.
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
