From Insight to Impact: Youth-Led Research for Community Solutions

Bringing together young people from 10 African countries to use participatory action research and community mobilization to address barriers to dignified living and work.

Who We Are?

The African Youth Panel (AYP) is a bold participatory action research initiative launched to tackle one of Africa’s most pressing challenges, the lack of dignified and fulfilling work for its growing youth population.

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What We Do?

Through participatory action research, our youth panelists are digging into the real issues, breaking down barriers, and coming up with bold, practical solutions that can shape systems and build secure, sustainable futures.

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Why It Matters

Africa’s growing youth population holds immense potential, yet high levels of unemployment and underemployment continue to hinder progress. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, many young people remain excluded from secure and dignified work—often confined to roles that do not align with their skills.

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Anchor Institutions

The Africa Youth Panel is actively engaged in multiple countries across the continent, with a strong focus on youth-led impact. The current program operates in:

  • 🇳🇬 Nigeria
  • 🇷🇼 Rwanda
  • 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
  • 🇹🇿 Tanzania
  • 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
  • 🇸🇳 Senegal
  • 🇺🇬 Uganda
  • 🇬🇭 Ghana
  • 🇰🇪 Kenya
  • 🇲🇼 Malawi
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