What We Do
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Foster Cooperation and Integration
Strengthen collaboration between youth unions and organisations across Africa and the Arab world, building unity and shared purpose. -
Raise Awareness on Youth Issues
Advocate for youth rights and tackle challenges such as unemployment, illiteracy, and ignorance through solutions-focused dialogue on political, economic, and social concerns. -
Support Youth Engagement in Various Fields
Promote and nurture youth involvement in voluntary work, humanitarian efforts, arts, sciences, and sports, encouraging young talent and initiative. -
Build Global and Regional Alliances
Develop meaningful partnerships with youth organisations at the global, regional, and national levels to amplify our mission and impact. -
Champion Girl Child Rights
Ensure young women have equal voice and opportunity in decision-making across all spheres, fostering inclusive leadership within AAYC. -
Encourage Intercultural Dialogue
Promote respectful and constructive dialogue among African and Arab youth to strengthen mutual understanding and respect.
Excellence in PerformanceAAYC works to ensure that its programs are high quality, effective, and efficient in nature. They are results-oriented, achieving both development effectiveness and desired results; and are gender and age-sensitive as well.
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PartnershipAAYC works respectfully in collaboration with African and Arab governments, communities, the private sector, and donors, bringing together the unique resources of all to achieve common objectives.
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TeamworkAAYC Executive and Secretariat work on the basis of mutual respect and accountability, dialogue, and collaboration, recognising each person’s contributions to build strong relationships.
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IntegrityAAYC consistently works in a spirit of mutual trust, honesty, transparency, and accountability.
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Open CommunicationAAYC is committed to sharing information in a respectful and collegial manner, ensuring timely and regular exchange of quality information.
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DiversityAAYC seeks to have a workforce that reflects inclusiveness and is diverse by race, gender, and religion.
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The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) is dedicated to empowering and uniting youth across Africa and the Arab world. Our core objectives reflect a vision of collaboration, sustainable development, and meaningful youth participation:
- Strengthen Cooperation and Unity
Foster a spirit of cooperation and integration among youth organisations and unions across Africa and the Arab world, uniting young people in common purpose.
- Raise Awareness and Promote Youth Rights
Highlight the challenges facing young people, including unemployment, illiteracy, and poverty, and advocate for their rights and opportunities. We address key political, economic, and social issues affecting youth across the Afro-Arab regions.
- Support Youth in Voluntary and Cultural Endeavours
Encourage youth involvement in voluntary and humanitarian efforts, as well as fine arts, sciences, sports, and other cultural areas. We nurture initiatives that bring youth into leadership roles within their communities.
- Foster Global and Regional Partnerships
Build strategic alliances with international, regional, and national youth organisations to broaden AAYC’s impact and foster mutual growth.
- Promote Girl Child Rights and Inclusion
Support young women’s equal participation in decision-making across political, social, and economic arenas, ensuring they have an active role in shaping the Council's initiatives and the future of their communities.
- Advance Intercultural Dialogue and Respect
Encourage open dialogue among African and Arab youth to create mutual respect, understanding, and lasting friendships that transcend borders.
- Combat HIV/AIDS and Health Challenges
Drive awareness and educational programmes to address health challenges such as HIV/AIDS, promoting informed choices and healthy lifestyles among young people.
- Organise AAYC Youth Forums and Summits
Host regular forums and summits to provide a platform for youth to share ideas, experiences, and best practices that contribute to regional progress and unity.
- Promote Peace and Conflict Resolution
Establish mechanisms, including dedicated committees, to engage youth in resolving conflicts, preventing crises, and fostering a culture of peace, especially in regions impacted by civil strife.
- Support the Aspirations of the African Union and Arab League
Align with and actively promote the principles and values of the African Union and the Arab League, reinforcing solidarity between African and Arab nations.
- Advance Sustainable Development and Economic Empowerment
Build alliances to resist any form of economic recolonisation by promoting sustainable economic development, poverty reduction, job creation, and environmental protection.
- Encourage Youth Participation in Development
Tackle challenges such as school dropout rates, youth unemployment, healthcare access, and environmental concerns, empowering youth to be central participants in regional development.
- Promote Economic Integration and Investment
Strengthen investment opportunities and foster a common Afro-Arab market, aimed at creating sustainable economic growth, improving living standards, and supporting free movement of labour and capital across the region.
- Advocate for Resource Mobilisation
Engage in initiatives to mobilise and effectively utilise resources within Afro-Arab countries, advancing the economic empowerment and potential of our youth.
Each of these objectives drives our mission to shape an empowered, united youth community capable of building resilient societies, fostering peace, and pursuing sustainable socio-economic growth across Africa and the Arab world.
The organs of Afro Arab Youth Council are:
- The General Assembly
- The General Council
- The Executive Committee
- The Secretariat
- The Audit and Disciplinary Committee
- The Patron
- The regional coordinators
