About us
WHO WE ARE
We have work in more than 55 countries to strengthen eqaulity
The AQYI is a group of motivated, dedicated and resourceful young people across Africa, from southern Africa to northern Arabic Africa, eastern to western Africa, including the African Islands, all working together towards the same goal of giving a voice to young African LGBT+ and empowering them to lead change through campaigns, organising, advocating for policy changes, research, networking and capacity building.
Today, young people constitute a third of the African population and by 2020, it is projected that three out of four people will be on average 20 years old. This represents an enormous potential for the continent.
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OUR MISSION
We are a network of youth activists and organisations mobilizing, supporting and amplifying the voice of LGBT+ activists, building visibility and strategic networks in support of LGBT+ youth in Africa.
This population has needs and challenges including:
- Lack of specific programs and support systems such as health and legal services, including stigmatisation and discrimination in the health and judiciary systems.
- Substance use and abuse such as alcohol, drugs, etc.
- Rejection, lack of support and pressure of conversion therapy from families and communities.
- Lack of support and information for families of LGBT+ youth.
Difficulties and gaps between rural, suburban and urban regions in terms of accessibility and availability of services, information and networking opportunities. - Self-stigmatisation of LGBT+ youth.
- Stigmatisation, discrimination, violence and bullying.
- Language barriers.
- Personal development opportunities.
- Unemployment.
- Lack of information and programmes specific to young LGBT+.
- Lack of inclusion of youth representation.
- Lack of resources in terms of funding and youth-friendly structures and support systems.
As young people, we represent a huge part of the movement that has been a driving force in this struggle. At AQYI, we shall continue to support our agenda in building an LGBT+ African movement that is inclusive, representative and supportive.
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