OAYouth Kenya

About Us

Organisation of African Youth (OAYouth) is a continental, member-based, non-profit organisation registered in 11 countries and operating with 35 chapters in Africa. OAYouth is an empowerment vehicle and a revolutionary movement for all youth in Africa. It is a regional platform for young people to assert their power in numbers, energy and imagination to transform Africa to be a beacon of hope. OAYouth works to motivate, unify and empower African youth to be drivers of Africa’s social, political and economic transformation. Through structured programs, OAYouth harnesses resources and ideas to empower tomorrow’s leaders today.

We focus on the following key strategic areas;

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Our Mission

To be the continental umbrella organization for all African youth, providing a platform for youth-led programmes, a forum for dialogue, and a network of future leaders

Our Vision

A strong representation and participation of youth in championing social, political and economic development in Africa

Strategic Goals

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders Today

Youth Participation in Social, Ecomonic & Political Decisions

Our Strategic Areas

Health and Well-Being

We believe in improved access to quality and responsive RMNCAH and SRHR services and information among young people especially those marginalized and vulnerable adolescents and youth in Kenya We believe that when young people are empowered and supported they make informed decisions and have healthy relationships devoid of risky behaviors

Socio-economic Empowerment

Unemployment lack of gainful employment opportunities poor social services drug abuse and depression are key challenges affecting Kenyan youth who make up over of the population About of youth enter the labour market annually yet about are absorbed in comparison to national unemployment rate To address this situation the government

Environment and Climate Change

Climate Change is disrupting national economies and affecting lives costing people communities and countries dearly today and even more tomorrow Youth involvement in climate change mitigation is very low in Kenya yet climate change is affecting all sectors of the economy hence challenging their future Vision and achievement of the

Partnerships and Collaborations, Leadership and Adaptation

We aspire to support meaningful participation of young people female and male in the overnance democratic and peace electoral processes The Election Guidelines Framework empowered both female and male youth to participate in the election process as aspirants and candidates within the election guidelines framework Civic and voter education was

OAY Projects

A glimpse of ongoing projects initiated by OAYouth Kenya

Nairogreen

Kenya faces significant environmental and climate-related challenges. A country-wide context assessment reveals that, despite a growing awareness (53%) of climate change, 83% of Kenyans who are aware believe the situation is worsening. Yet, meaningful community engagement in climate action remains limited. Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) aims to address these issues, but there are gaps in community inclusion, particularly at the grassroots level. Issues such as high youth unemployment, limited educational access to climate knowledge, and barriers to effective waste management in urban and rural areas exacerbate these challenges. Read More

Tunzabora

Tunza Bora for the past two years through focusing on strengthening Daycare Centres has supported 43 daycares to deliver affordable, accessible, standardised, and high-quality childcare services in Nairobi and Kisumu Counties, while simultaneously creating job opportunities for Young women age 18-35 years and providing a supportive environment that empowered vulnerable young women in the informal settlements to return to work and or pursue their academic careers knowing that their children were in safe hands. Read More

Our World Our Global North and Global Souths’ Youth for a more Sustainable and Equal World

Our World, Our Planet is an Erasmus+ initiative empowering youth from Italy, Austria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to address global challenges like climate change and gender inequality. Through virtual exchanges, training, and advocacy, the project equips young people to become change-makers for a sustainable and equitable future. Focusing on vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by these issues, the initiative bridges local challenges and global action by providing young people with the platforms and resources needed to lead solutions. Read More

Scaling Up Nutrition Youth Network

The SUN Youth Network-Kenya is part of the global Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) movement, launched in 2010 to combat malnutrition. Kenya joined in 2012, forming six networks, including the Youth Network, which empowers youth-led organizations to advocate for nutrition and food security. Guided by SUN principles and aligned with global agendas, the Network promotes learning, healthy habits, youth participation in food systems, and partnerships for equity and wellbeing. With youth comprising 75% of Kenya's population, malnutrition remains a significant challenge. The Network focuses on mainstreaming youth involvement in sustainable food systems and addressing social and nutritional challenges. Anchored in Kenya’s Youth Development Policy and Vision 2030, it advances collaborative efforts toward a malnutrition-free future. Read More