What we do
Y-ACT works to strengthen youth leadership and amplify youth voices in advocacy spaces across Africa.
We support youth advocates and youth-led organizations with the skills, networks, and platforms needed to influence policies and drive conversations on issues affecting young people. Through training, mentorship, and coalition building, we help young leaders translate their ideas and lived experiences into meaningful advocacy and action.
Our work focuses on advancing health and gender equality, strengthening youth-led movements, and supporting youth organizations to build sustainable advocacy efforts within their communities.
Through digital engagement and regional collaboration, Y-ACT connects young advocates across countries, expands the reach of youth-led advocacy, and ensures youth voices remain central in conversations shaping the future of the continent.
Our Winning Models
Youth-led | Youth-driven | Meaningful Youth Engagement
Gender Advocacy Programming
Supporting youth advocates to advance women’s health and gender equality by challenging harmful norms and promoting inclusive policies.
Movement Building
Strengthening networks and coalitions of youth advocates across Africa to drive collective advocacy.
Organizational Development and MEL
Supporting youth-led organizations with systems, skills, and tools that strengthen their impact and sustainability.
Digital Advocacy
Using digital platforms and storytelling to amplify youth voices and mobilize communities.