Core Values

Objectives

  • Promote Recycling and Waste Management:
    Advocate for and implement sustainable recycling practices to reduce environmental impact and create cleaner communities.

  • Empower Women and Girls:
    Provide education, resources, and platforms for women and girls to lead change in their communities and take on leadership roles in environmental and social initiatives.

  • Raise Awareness Through Sensitization Campaigns:
    Conduct community-based sensitization programs to educate and mobilize action around climate issues, sustainable living, and gender equality.

  • Foster Youth Innovation in Sustainability:
    Inspire and support youth-led innovative solutions to environmental and social challenges through training, mentorship, and access to resources.

  • Strengthen Community Resilience:
    Develop programs that help communities adapt to environmental and economic changes, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability.

  • Advocate for Gender-Inclusive Policies:
    Work with policymakers to ensure the voices of women, girls, and youth are included in climate and environmental governance.

  • Promote Collaboration and Partnerships:
    Partner with like-minded organizations, governments, and businesses to amplify impact and drive collective action for a sustainable future.

Mission

Our mission is to unite, inspire, and empower women, girls, and youth by: Promoting recycling and sustainable waste management practices. Leading sensitization campaigns to raise awareness about environmental and social issues. Driving girl and women empowerment through education, advocacy, and skill-building initiatives. Through community-driven programs, policy advocacy, and platforms like the Youth Climate Symposium Africa, AYCN is building an inclusive movement that champions sustainability, equality, and innovation.

Vision

AYCN envisions a future where women, girls, and youth are at the forefront of creating innovative, sustainable solutions that transform Africa into a resilient and environmentally conscious continent.