Under the basic tenet of enabling young people to lead and advocate for their health and development, Amref brought together young people of diverse background and established Amref Youth Council in 2018. With a mission of representing youth voices in local and national health and development agendas, the youth catalyzes Amref’s efforts in the design, development and execution of youth-led programs that help advance youth agency, maximize youth potential, and minimize youth vulnerabilities in health through programmes, learning, and strategic partnerships.
Youth engagement is at the heart of Amref Health Africa’s strategy. Through our Youth Engagement Strategy, we ensure young people’s voices are not just heard but actively involved in the design, co-creation, and implementation of development programs. A dynamic group of young leaders in the Amref Ethiopia Youth Advisory Council plays a key role in shaping the organization’s youth-focused interventions, especially in health and wellbeing.
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