Membership

Membership

Since its inception in 2004, the Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has experienced significant growth, expanding its membership to encompass a diverse range of organisations and countries. By the time of the AAYC 2008 Festivals in Munyonyo, Kampala, the Council had solidified its role as a vital platform for collaboration among youth from across the African and Arab regions. This dynamic evolution underscores our commitment to fostering unity, promoting shared goals, and empowering youth voices on both local and global stages. We invite organisations that share our vision to join us in this transformative journey, as we work together to address the challenges faced by youth and to harness their potential as agents of change.

Who can be a member?

This is enjoyed by;

  • National youth platforms, Movements, associations, Federations, councils, unions and the likes in different member states, where they are official organisations in charge of youth.
  • Youth non-governmental organisations recognised in member countries
  • Full membership shall be enjoyed after the organisation has fully paid up membership and other relevant fees.

This is enjoyed by;

  • Ministries Responsible for Youth in Member countries.
  • State/government structures other than ministries doing youth work in member countries.
  • Each Member State will have only one Associate Member
  • Regional and International youth organisations whose objectives are similar to those of AAYC, and have membership in AAYC member countries

This is enjoyed by;

  • International Organisations engaged in youth work in at least 10 African countries or 5 Arab countries.
  • Organisations such as African Union, Arab League and United Nations and other similar organisations.
  • All organisations where the AAYC may have membership as observer or affiliate or other such membership
  • Also, former president of AAYC, Secretary General and Patron are honorary members of AAYC

AAYC Member Countries

 

  • Uganda
  • Algeria
  • Madagascar
  • Angola
  • Malawi
  • Bahrain
  • Mali
  • Benin
  • Mauritiana
  • Botswana
  • Morocco
  • Burundi
  • Namibia
  • Cameroon
  • Niger
  • Chad
  • Nigeria
  • Central African Republic
  • Oman
  • Congo Brazaville
  • Palestine
  • Djibouti
  • Qatar
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Rwanda
  • Egypt
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Senegal
  • Eritrea
  • Sierra Leone
  • Ethiopia
  • Somalia
  • Gabon
  • South Africa
  • Gambia
  • Sudan
  • Ghana
  • Swaziland
  • Guinea Bissau
  • Syria
  • Iraq
  • Tanzania
  • Ivory Coast
  • Togo
  • Jordan
  • Tunisia
  • Kenya
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Kuwait
  • Lebanon
  • Yemen
  • Lesotho
  • Zambia
  • Liberia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Libya

How to join AAYC

  • Youth Organizations or Organizations wishing to join the AAYC must first recognize it and comply with its Objectives.
  • Any intending member shall then send an Application for Membership to the General Secretariat of the AAYC, together with the necessary justifications (Accreditation, Status and Program of Action). In a form set out in these statutes.
  • The secretariat shall vet such an application for the suitability of the applicant to be a member of the AAYC.
  • In vetting applications for membership, the secretariat may among others solicit recommendation from AAYC members familiar with the applicant including the government hosting the applicant
  • A report shall be drafted by the secretariat to the General Council with a comment on whether the applicant qualifies or not
  • The General Council shall make a final recommendation to the General Assembly regarding the membership of the applicant.
  • The General Assembly may be moved by the executive to award honorary membership to any qualifying individual or organisations.

 

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