Empowering young people through transformative systems

Shaping Bold Futures Across Africa

Our Target Beneficiaries

Youth Compass Africa primarily serves

Adolescents and Young People (10–24 years)

Ensuring their voices, needs, and aspirations are reflected in the systems that shape their lives.

Youth-Serving Organizations and Networks

Strengthening their capacity to design, implement, and advocate for impactful programs.

Policy Makers and Development Partners

Equipping them with evidence, tools, and strategies to drive youth-centered policies and systems.

Communities and Families

Supporting environments that promote overall wellbeing, equity, and opportunities for young people to thrive.

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Our Mandate

Shaping Bold Futures with Youth at the Center

Our mandate is to champion the well-being and meaningful participation of Adolescents and Youth

Implementing mentorship initiatives that nurture leadership, personal growth, and purpose-driven engagement among young people..

Providing strategic advisory, research, and programmatic solutions that place young people at the center of decision-making.

Delivering capacity-building programs that equip youth-serving organizations and stakeholders with the skills and tools needed to design, implement, and sustain impactful interventions.

Strengthening youth-centered systems in health and social development.

Partnering with governments, civil society, and development partners to design and scale inclusive, evidence-based interventions that advance equity and sustainability.

What We Do

Youth-centered solutions

Technical Assistance & Policy Advisory

  • Youth and Adolescent Health Systems
  • Mental Health and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Policy Design
  • Government, Donor and NGO technical support
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Youth Program Design & Implementation

  • Co-creation and Scale-up of Youth-led Models
  • Life-skills, Leadership and Wellbeing Curriculum Design
  • Customised and age-appropriate Adolescent and Youth Mentorship Programs
  • Community Engagement
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Youth Engagement & Advocacy

  • Youth advisory council design and facilitation
  • Participatory policy making and engagement
  • Strengthening youth voice in institutional governance
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Our Values

Clarity

We use data and insights to guide decisions.

Courage

We champion bold, innovative approaches.

Compassion

We prioritize holistic wellbeing for youth.

Collaboration

We work with governments, communities, and partners.

Integrity

We uphold ethical, inclusive, and youth-centered practices.