Organization of African Youth-Kenya
OAY is a youth serving youth led organization established in 2013 .OAY creates a platform where young
people are participating in home-grown programmes to increase their voices, empower themselves and
build their communities. Its foundation was premised on the realisation that there is an urgent need for
African youth to play a central role in the campaign and implementation of empowerment mechanisms that reach the poorest of the poor in Africa.
Vision Statement:
Our Vision Statement is that of a strong representation and participation of youth in championing social,
political and economic development in Africa.
1.3. Mission statement:
Mission Statement is to be the continental umbrella organisation for all African youth, providing a platform for youth-led programmes, a forum for dialogue, and a network of future leaders.
Headquarter Country
Kenya
Geographies served
Ghana Kenya Lesotho Liberia Niger South Africa Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Issue areas addressed
Biodiversity & Ecosystems Climate Disaster & Emergency Management Diversity & Inclusion Education Energy Food & Agriculture Health Livelihoods
SDGs focus
SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth