The Future begins here
Welcome Note
Welcome to the AYF Community!
The African Youth Festival (AYF) is poised to become the largest global gathering of African youths, uniting over 10,000 passionate individuals from around the world. This landmark event provides a unique platform for sharing ideas, showcasing rich African culture, traditions, and products, and fostering unity, innovation, and collaboration.
AYF empowers African youths to drive positive change, promoting:
- Inclusiveness in decision-making
- Access to quality education and healthcare
- Economic empowerment and sustainable development
- Peace and stability within the African continent
- Climate action and sustainable environmental practices
- Harnessing technology for innovation and development
By harnessing the energy and creativity of Africa's youth, AYF aims to shape a brighter future for the continent, driving transformative growth and development.
Connecting Africans around the world.
As young leaders, our mission to tackle Africa's challenges isn't about confrontation, but about freeing our minds and unlocking our potential. We have a vital role to play in shaping the continent's future. The Africa Youth Festival (AYF) provides a dynamic platform where top talents from across Africa - including tech innovators, filmmakers, agricultural experts, entertainers, and more - can come together to share ideas, collaborate, and work towards solutions to Africa's pressing issues.
A deep commitment: Onboarding Country Directors
To ensure inclusive participation from African youth, we're establishing Country Directors for each African nation to facilitate the African Youth Festival. A dedicated page has been created for these directors to collaborate, share information, and stay updated on festival preparations and events.
Becoming Our Partners
The Africa Youth Festival (AYF) welcomes collaborations with organizations and brands that share our commitment to empowering African youth and driving positive change across the continent.
Two Funding Categories
To ensure inclusivity, we've established two funding categories for the festival: Fully Funded and Partially Funded. This allows us to support a diverse range of participants.
The Fully Funded category includes:
- Return air ticket
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Airport pickup
- Souvenirs
We're committed to making the festival accessible to all, regardless of financial means.
WHO ATTENDS THE FESTIVAL
The Africa Youth Festival is a dynamic gathering of passionate and diverse young individuals from various backgrounds, united by a common drive for positive impact, connection, knowledge, and growth. This festival offers a rich and inclusive experience, catering to a broad spectrum of interests and age groups, including:
– Creative minds
– Thought leaders
– Change-makers
– Cultural enthusiasts
– Innovators
Whether you’re interested in art, music, technology, social justice, or personal development, the Africa Youth Festival has something for everyone, providing a unique opportunity for connection, learning, and inspiration.
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AYF FAQ
The Africa Youth Festival is an annual event that brings together young Africans to promote unity, cultural exchange, and empowerment. The African Youth Festival (AYF) is a groundbreaking initiative uniting 10,000+ passionate African youths from around the world. This 7-day celebration of African excellence fosters connection, innovation, and collaboration among young leaders, aligned with Africa Agenda 2063.
OUR MISSION
To create a dynamic platform for African youths to:
1. Share ideas and visions on sustainable development and human rights.
2. Showcase African culture, traditions, and products.
3. Access international job opportunities and career development aligned with the ICPD Agenda.
4. Collaborate on social impact projects addressing critical challenges:
- Population growth and urbanization
- Climate change and environmental sustainability
- Gender equality and empowerment
- Health and wellbeing
5. Celebrate African identity and unity, promoting inclusive and equitable participation.
AYF is open to all African youth aged 16-35, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or background.
Expect inspiring keynote speeches, panel discussions, cultural performances, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Registration details will be announced on our website and social media channels. Follow us for updates!
Benefits include networking opportunities, skill-building workshops, cultural exchange, and inspiration from fellow young Africans. Participants will also enjoy fully or partially funded categories when attending the event.
Yes! We welcome volunteers to help with event planning, logistics, and execution. Please feel free to contact us for more information.