Africa Youth Assembly

11/10/2026

Tomorrow, we stop counting down. We start showing up.

10/10/2026

POV: Your group chat is about to become an actual gathering of young Africans ready to change the continent. Clock it 🤏🏽🤏🏽.

Johannesburg, are you READY?

09/10/2026

A LOOK BACK, A COUNTDOWN TO WHAT'S NEXT!

Some moments stay with you long after the gathering ends. Last year's Africa Youth Assembly Summit gave us opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, build solidarity, and imagine what becomes possible when young people come together with a shared vision for our continent.

Now, we're getting ready to do it all over again!

From 12–15 October 2026, Johannesburg will welcome young people from across Africa for four days of dialogue, learning, connection, solidarity, and Pan-African action.

This year's theme, “Our Time Is Now: Who Carries The Work?”, invites us to reflect on the work already happening across our continent, the challenges that remain, and the responsibility we share in shaping Africa's future. As we revisit moments from last year's summit, we're looking forward to the conversations, connections, and possibilities that await us.

Johannesburg, are you ready? Because we're counting down! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

05/10/2026

The 2026 Africa Youth Assembly (AYA) Summit is officially less than 10 days away!

From 12–15 October 2026, Johannesburg will become a meeting point for young people from across Africa as we come together for four days of dialogue, learning, connection, solidarity and Pan-African action.

Under the theme ”Our Time Is Now: Who Carries The Work?” the Summit will create space for young people to reflect on the work already being done across our continent, the challenges we face and the role of young people in shaping Africa’s future.

The countdown has begun!

12/07/2026

Happy Birthday to Allinah Gumboh, an Incredible Member of Our Media Team!
Today we celebrate not only your birthday, but also the passion, creativity and dedication you bring to the Africa Youth Assembly family. Your work behind the scenes helps amplify young voices and tell stories that inspire change across the continent. May this new year of your life be filled with joy, growth, exciting opportunities and countless reasons to smile. Thank you for being such a valued part of our team.
From all of us at Africa Youth Assembly, we wish you a very Happy Birthday and a year ahead filled with purpose and success! 🥳🎈

08/05/2026

19/04/2026

The 2026 Cohort of Human Rights Peer Educators has successfully concluded their first training under the Human Rights for Social Cohesion Programme, held at the Human Rights School in Malmesbury, Western Cape, South Africa.

This milestone marks the beginning of a powerful journey. The cohort now carries the responsibility of advancing a culture grounded in human rights, dignity, and mutual respect within their communities and across the region.

Representing Namibia, Tanzania, and Mozambique, these peer educators embody a growing movement committed to strengthening social cohesion, fostering understanding, and promoting inclusive, people-centred development across Africa.

We proudly welcome these members into the African Youth Assembly (AYA) and look forward to the next two days of learning exchange and shared experience, where the focus will be on practical, on-the-job application of building human rights communities.

As they transition from learning to action, their role becomes vital in shaping communities that are informed, engaged, and united in the values of human rights.

15/04/2026

OUR YOUTHS ARE NOT WAITING FOR CHANGE; THEY ARE CREATING IT. Meet Allinah Gumboh, a passionate young human rights advocate from Malawi.

She is driven by a deep commitment to creating inclusive and empowered communities. She has worked with the National Epilepsy Association of Malawi, contributing to awareness campaigns and efforts to fight stigma surrounding epilepsy.

Allinah is an active volunteer with Africa Unite, where she also serves as a peer educator, equipping young people with knowledge and life skills while promoting positive change.

Allinah is involved with several other initiatives such as MARS, an organization that works with immigrants and vulnerable populations, where she supports advocacy and community-based initiatives.

Education remains one of her greatest passions. With a background in Education Psychology, Allinah strongly advocates for education as a key driver in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She is currently a dedicated teacher working with children with special needs, where she continues to make a meaningful impact by promoting inclusive learning and nurturing every child’s potential.

She is deeply committed to pushing for access to quality education and building strong human rights communities that uplift and protect every individual.

Through her work in advocacy, education, and community service, Allinah is committed to building a more just, inclusive, and empowered society.

We value this incredible contribution by youths across the globe.💪🏾

08/04/2026

Happiest Birthday to you our dearest, Basetsane Mosia, we wish you many more years and blessings in this life🥳🥳🥳