- +256 (0) 764-201-899
- P.O Box 16772, Kampala-Uganda Plot 1496, Block 15, Zzembe Road, Nsambya
- Gudele One, Block 8, Near Zain Office, Juba, South Sudan
5,000+ YOUTH IMPACTED SINCE 2015
AFRICAN YOUTH ACTION NETWORK
"Empowering Youth for Peace and Development in Uganda and South Sudan."
About Us
Mission
To nurture youth ideas and potential through informed, innovative, and values‑driven capacity actions that advance peace and sustainable development
Vision
Peaceful & thriving communities powered by youth leadership
We’re ED Certified!
African Youth Action Network (AYAN)
Is now officially recognized as equivalent to a U.S. public charity through NGOsource. This certification opens new doors for global partnerships and donor support.
Peace & Leadership
Livelihoods
Come join us
Be a part of something bigger. At AYAN, we believe in the power of youth to shape peaceful, inclusive, and resilient communities.
Whether you’re a young change maker, a passionate volunteer, a donor, or an organizational partner there’s a place for you here.
Together, we can transform lives and build a better future.
Volunteer | Donate | Partner with Us
What Our Partners& Communities Have To Say About Our Work
“I think I am the happiest today. This center fulfills some of the mandates of the
government. I know there is a lot of mindsets change to be done in the center and that
is also one of the pillars of the Parish Development Model (PDM) of the Government of
Uganda.”
Mr. Alex Atwongyirwe
OPM Assistant Commandant, Kyaka II Refugee Settlement
“This center will provide the tools necessary for refugees not only to survive but to
thrive. The emphasis on economic dependence, leadership and community wellbeing is
critical as it set a future where refugees are not just dependent on others but also active
contributors to the society.”
Ocitti Denis
UNHCR Assistant Field Officer, Kyaka II Refugee Settlement
“This innovation center is not only first in Kyaka II refugee settlement but the entire
Kyegegwa District. It will not only serve the refugees here but also the host community
farmers. So work with the Agronomists from the district here in the center to bring more
innovations to live in line of agriculture value chains”
Atwine Godwin
From the District Agriculture Office, Kyegegwa District
“Had this organisation, AYAN been here four years ago, this settlement would have
been different by now.”
OPM,
Kyaka II Refugee Settlement
“What AYAN Is doing in the Uganda refugee response is commendable. And you people
are not talking about it enough.”
Mr. Bogere Stephen
Assistant Settlement Commandant, OPM Kiryandongo Refugee settlement.
“You are doing more than us”
Madi Okollo
District Engineer during the site visit at the construction of AYAN Innovation Center in Eden Zone, Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement.
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Our impact
Real stories, real change — see how AYAN is empowering youth and transforming lives across refugee and host communities.
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