African Queer Youth Initiative

Redefining Dreams: Amina and Fatou’s Tale of Hope and Resilience

March 25, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Porto Novo is a bustling city with diverse queer people, but resources can be limited. However, a program stands out as a beacon of hope - the MawuLisa Fellowship Program. We are thrilled to share the inspiring journey of two amazing LBTQ womxn, Amina and Fatou, who participated in a tailored literacy workshop championed by…

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AQYI Learn to Grow Initiative – Solar Power and Installation

March 15, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Deadline: Open till filled || Location: Abuja, Nigeria We are happy to announce The Learn to Grow Initiative – Solar Power and Installation by African Queer Youth Initiative (AQYI). Are you an LGBT+ individual who wants hands-on training, experience, and expert guidance to gain relevant skills for a sustainable future in the renewable energy sector? If yes, then this…

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Learn to Grow Initiative – Career Development Counseling Services

February 27, 2024 0Comments 2Reactions

Deadline: Open till December 2024 || Location: Virtual We are happy to announce The Learn to Grow Initiative - Career Development Counseling Services by African Queer Youth Initiative (AQYI). Are you an LGBT+ individual who wants to improve your career prospects and outcomes? Do you want to learn new skills, network with like-minded professionals, and…

Fuelling Digital Activism

Call for Applications – Fuelling Digital Activism in Southern Africa (Fully Funded)

February 23, 2024 0Comments 2Reactions

Deadline: 29th February, 2024 AQYI and All Out are pleased to announce the call for applications for the next phase of the Fueling Digital Activism training series in Africa. From 8th to 12th April 2024, we will hold an immersive training for young LGBTQI+ rights activists from Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. …

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Call for Applications – AQYI Co-Executive Coordinator

February 20, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Role: Co-Executive Coordinator (CO EC) Reports to: Board of Directors Location: Remote (Within Africa) Compensation: Competitive compensation based on national/regional labor conditions commensurate with experience and expertise. Annual and sick leave and contributions to health insurance. Contract renewal based on performance. Deadline: Open until filled. The Organisation African Queer Youth Initiative (AQYI) is a regional youth-led organization comprising a group…

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Mawlisa Fellow Spotlight – Keli

December 8, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

What word perfectly captures and describes who you are? The word that describes me the most would be ‘survivor.’ I’ve survived death, I’ve survived hurtful words, I’ve survived depression. So, I would describe myself as a survivor, a fighter. As an activist, what are some of the challenges you may have faced within the…

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Member Spotlight – Kim Kiondo Mkodo

December 8, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Kim Kiondo Mkodo, He/Him, Tanzania What inspired you to join the AQYI community, and how has your experience been as a member? The aim was to achieve networking, techniques, and professional development growth that can make my skills grow and knowledge manifest. To also acquire knowledge with fellow activists, leaders, and community members from across the…

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Skills For Life – AQYI Entrepreneurship Program

December 8, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Over the past six months, our AQYI Entrepreneurship Program has been nothing short of transformative. We’ve seen incredible growth and empowerment among our twenty mentees, spanning various fields. The dedication of our mentees, coupled with the unwavering support from mentors, has translated into tangible successes and exciting plans. At AQYI, sustainability is at…

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Mawulisa Fellow Spotlight – Belwine

December 8, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

What word perfectly captures and describes who you are? The word that describes me is ‘motivation’ because motivation is the foundation of everything. I believe that when one is motivated, one can achieve beautiful things. When motivated, you find the strength to fight for the causes dear to them. As an activist, what…

Coming out

My coming out story – Larry J

October 11, 2023 0Comments 2Reactions

Turning Point University life marked a fresh chapter, a time when I could finally explore and understand the depths of my identity. I had always known I was different, but the full scope of my sexuality remained a mystery. In those halls of academia, I would find the key to unlocking my true self. One…

Redefining Dreams: Amina and Fatou’s Tale of Hope and Resilience

AQYI Learn to Grow Initiative – Solar Power and Installation

Learn to Grow Initiative – Career Development Counseling Services

Call for Applications – Fuelling Digital Activism in Southern Africa (Fully Funded)

Call for Applications – AQYI Co-Executive Coordinator

Mawlisa Fellow Spotlight – Keli

Member Spotlight – Kim Kiondo Mkodo

Skills For Life – AQYI Entrepreneurship Program

Mawulisa Fellow Spotlight – Belwine

My coming out story – Larry J

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