Africa Youth Assembly

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🥳🥳🥳

08/04/2026

MEET Khalalelo Mosebo; a qualified social worker, youth leader, and mental health advocate from Lesotho. She works with Beacon of Hope, an anti-human trafficking organization that supports survivors of gender-based violence and sexual assault through advocacy, awareness, and psychosocial support.

She is also a trained Human Rights Peer Educator through Africa Unite and is a radio presenter at CUT FM, where she uses media to amplify conversations on mental health, human rights, and social justice.

Khalalelo is passionate about empowering young people and creating positive change in her community.

This for us is meaningful development for our society 💪🏾

03/04/2026

Join us for the 3rd Annual Africa Unite Sports Day 2026!

🗓 Date: Saturday, 11th April 2026
⏰ Time: 09:00 – 16:00
📍 Venue: Heathfield High School, Cape Town

From the Pitch to Progress: Mobilizing for an Inclusive Future

Whether you want to PLAY or just come SUPPORT, this day is for YOU!

✅ 8 Soccer Teams Wanted! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSTRsgER03pAuSGt5kbd76itG5KWBFK6jZFqY_hKF0V9P3-g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108877006041111107914 )
• R1,500 entry fee
• R5,000 CASH PRIZE for 1st place + medals for top 3 teams
• Max 15 players per squad
• Register now! 📲 Contact Marie-Claire: 064 213 0613

✅ Fun for the whole family! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC1MAqKfeV_0oeENie-v49VNv8B4cYH-845lEE19WrWH3bHQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108877006041111107914 )
• Jumping castles & face painting
• Tug-of-war & live music
• Food stalls & festive vibes

✅ Can’t attend? You can still SUPPORT!
🙏 Donate to our GoFundMe to help make this day unforgettable for our community:
🔗 Link: https://gofund.me/27da74ab8

Let’s come together to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport! Tag your team, bring your family, and let’s play for change! ❤️

03/04/2026

🌍 The Africa Youth Assembly is proud to celebrate young people who are choosing service through volunteerism.

We are proud to say that we live in a society filled with young people whose desire to succeed is rooted not only in personal achievement, but in uplifting others and strengthening our communities. Volunteerism reminds us that true leadership begins with service, showing up, sharing skills, and creating impact where it matters most.
💪🏾💪🏾

Thank you Olivia Tutu

03/04/2026

Kamogelo Modisane (she/her) Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kamogelo is an academic and researcher specialising in migration, displacement in the SADC region. She holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (triple major) from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and an Honours degree in Migration and Displacement at the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits).

Kamogelo is an alumni of the Reach Alliance International Fellowship, where her research examined indigenous self-determination among migrant women living in Cape Town, South Africa, with a particular focus on the role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in addressing migration challenges. Her work centres on migration governance, agency and the potential of locally grounded, community-driven frameworks to respond to displacement in more contextually relevant ways.

Kamo also serves as a rapporteur for the Southern Africa Migration Network (SAMIN), where she produces analytical reports from conferences, policy dialogues and migration-related engagements. Through her academic and policy work, she seeks to contribute to more responsive migration governance systems across the region, with a long-term aspiration to work in diplomacy and public policy within the domain of migration and home affairs.

Thank you Kamogelo for being a part of the African youth assembly.

02/04/2026

WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUNG PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE;

Meet Enelless Pemba, a human rights peer educator with Africa Unite, a Mandela Washington YALI 2017 fellow, and a dedicated advocate for youth and young women in Malawi.

She is the co-founder of Chikondi Girls Project, Anthu Aluso Initiative, and Youth SDGs Corps Malawi.

A remarkable woman, Enelless has transformed her advocacy passion into tangible community change. Join us in wishing her continued success in all her endeavors and in recognizing her invaluable contributions to the Africa Youth Assembly Network