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We envision a peaceful world offering youth an opportunity to participate and involve themselves in s AYAN was founded in June 2015.

The African Youth Action Network (AYAN) is a youth led organization that supports and front youth as advocates of Peace, social change, economic participation and integrated development. AYAN leverages it's work through programs on Peace and Leadership Development, Mental Health and Psychological Well-being, Entrepreneurship and Business Development, and Agribusiness

20/05/2026

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 & 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 🎥

Do you feel there is misrepresentation in how stories from your communities are told? Are you already a content creator, or do you dream of becoming a filmmaker?

Look no further, we are also looking for you.
We are building a vibrant movement of storytellers from refugee-hosting communities. And we are starting with 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚 and 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩.

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 are only two:
• Be a great content creator (or aspiring one)
• Be passionately committed to growing as a storyteller

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 26th May 2026
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡: https://forms.gle/2sZu4XE6nBz9Mi7X9

“𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺. 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦.”

07/05/2026

In the journey toward promoting self-reliance among refugee communities in Uganda, one key area that must be intentionally addressed is mindset change.

Stella’s story from South Sudan is a good example. Back home, agriculture was not commonly practiced the way it is in Uganda. Unfortunately, she later found herself in a country of asylum where food was insufficient and there was no stable source of income to afford it.

Through the Refugee program, which has agriculture as one of its key components, Stella gradually embraced farming. Today, she grows crops both for home consumption and for the market, improving her household’s well-being and resilience.

Similar stories are common across the communities we serve. Many participants initially join our programs without fully understanding the value of agriculture, but through time, exposure, and practical engagement, they begin to see farming not only as a survival strategy, but also as an opportunity for growth and self-reliance.

30/04/2026

Today, we joined the Ministry of Education and Sports, NECDA, and other stakeholders for the official launch of the National Early Childhood Care and Education ( ) Policy.

The policy is expected to strengthen holistic and coordinated approaches in the delivery, financing, and management of ECCE services to ensure quality outcomes for all children.

As one of the leading champions of Early Childhood Development in refugee-hosting communities, AYAN had an exhibition slot where we showcased how we use low-cost and locally made learning and play materials as part of our creative ECD approaches.

Through the Refugee project, we implement a 2-Generation model, where children aged 0–5 are enrolled in ECD programs while their caregivers participate in livelihood activities and positive parenting trainings. We believe supporting both the child and caregiver creates a stronger foundation for long-term wellbeing.

With this new policy in place, we are optimistic that our work will continue to create even greater impact together with our valued partner, The Hilton Foundation.

22/04/2026

𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐤𝐨 🎉

Today, in the presence of the Mayor – Sanya Kirk Fixer Wilson and the Independent Diplomat, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Koboko Municipal Council.

Mayor Sanya shared: “𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑀𝑜𝑈, 𝑤𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐾𝑜𝑏𝑜𝑘𝑜, 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑎: ‘𝐾𝑜𝑏𝑜𝑘𝑜 𝑤𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡!’”

Koboko has been actively advocating for urban refugees, who are often left behind in mainstream programs that mainly focus on refugee settlements. As a border town neighboring both DRC and South Sudan, AYAN sees Koboko as a strategic area for expanding its work.

Our goal in Koboko is clear: to expand youth livelihoods and economic development opportunities for both host and refugee youth through:

• Skills development (vocational, digital, and green)
• Youth entrepreneurship, incubation, and access to finance
• Partnerships for internships, apprenticeships, and job placements
• Climate-smart livelihoods and youth-led social enterprises
• Youth leadership in local economic development.

After signing the MoU, the Mayor took us on a tour of ongoing initiatives within the municipality, highlighting key areas for potential collaboration.

This milestone was made possible with the support of the Independent Diplomat, alongside fellow and Rewon.

20/04/2026

🎥 SOLCO Launch in Rhino Camp

Kiryandongo and Kyaka II are already making great progress. Now, SOLCO has arrived in West Nile!

Last week, we hosted over 50 stakeholders at our center in Rhino Camp to officially launch the project in the region. The event was engaging and insightful, bringing together local leaders and partners who pledged their support for .

There was a strong call for community ownership, because lasting impact starts with the people.

15/04/2026

📍𝐊𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐈𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:

In the development of a child, it is very crucial to build their cognitive skills at an early age. This is one of the main components we focus on in our interactions with children. However, it is not enough if the same is not practiced at home.

This is why we held a fun & learning session with parents whose children are enrolled in our programs.

They were taught how to mould different fruits into local play-learning materials for their children. They were also reminded how they can use this opportunity to teach children about healthy foods.

This contributes to the bigger aim of the project: to improve the holistic well-being of families in refugee settlements.

09/04/2026

🚨 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 – 𝐊𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐈𝐈

AYAN is looking for a dedicated Field Coordinator to lead field office operations and coordinate project implementation in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement under the PATHPRENEUR Project.

If you have experience in community-based programs and a passion for working with refugee communities, we’d love to hear from you.

🗓 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 20 April 2026

📩 Send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] (cc: [email protected])

👉 For more info: https://bit.ly/4mqFGa0

07/04/2026

Did you drop out of school, recently complete secondary, or are waiting to join higher education? Or are you running a business but lack digital skills, or simply want to learn?

If this sounds like you or someone you know, our labs are open to equip you with the skills you need to take your next step.

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:
You must be HIGHLY MOTIVATED to learn and currently residing in 𝐾𝑦𝑎𝑘𝑎 𝐼𝐼, 𝐾𝑖𝑟𝑦𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑜, or 𝑅ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑜 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑝 refugee settlements.

Submit your motivation letter at our offices by 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

24/03/2026

Message to young entrepreneurs…

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all our staff, community members, partners, and everyone celebrating.
Wishing you peace, joy, and prosperity!

12/03/2026

📍 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:

if it is promoted among all groups in the community. That’s why this project has now taken another turn: taking the message to schools, not with AYAN or other partner organizations at the front, but with young people themselves taking the lead.

Starting with Victoria Primary School, a 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 was officially launched, where students demonstrated how alcoholism in their families and communities affects them [through a drama play].

The beauty of these clubs is seeing how children use different creative approaches to pass the message, such as drama, poems, peer mediation, and storytelling. The same approach will be used in other schools where these clubs will be opened.

Most of these children come from communities that have experienced conflicts for many years. It is therefore imperative that the new generation starts speaking about peace from a very young age.

Together with UNHCR and key partners like OPM, Police, SSWABA, and KVA, we are proud to support this initiative that is empowering the next generation to become ambassadors of peace in their communities.

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