Mar 7 & 8, 2025
AFRICAN YOUTH PANEL (AYP).
The Africa Youth Panel (AYP) is a Participatory Action Research initiative empowering young Africans to shape secure and sustainable futures. Operating in 10 countries, it focuses on identifying barriers to dignified and fulfilling work through community engagement, research, and advocacy. AYP will engage 200 diverse youths (70% women aged 18-35) to generate insights on issues ranging from climate change to artificial intelligence. The program fosters youth leadership, evidence-based problem-solving, and policy influence. In Tanzania, 20 panelists have been onboarded to contribute to research, storytelling, and systemic change.
OBJECTIVES OF AYP TANZANIA:
- Identify and Address Barriers – Conduct research to uncover obstacles preventing young people from accessing dignified and fulfilling work.
- Empower and Mobilize Youth – Strengthen youth participation in decision-making through advocacy, storytelling, and policy engagement.
- Generate Scalable Solutions – Develop evidence-based recommendations to inform local
and regional interventions for systemic change.
EVENT ACTIVITIES:
Day one:
- Introduction session between the panelists and the facilitators.
- BFA office visit – getting familiar with the office location and activities.
- Lastly, an exciting city tour, where the panelists navigated the Arusha cultural heritage.
Day two:
- On-boarding session, panelists were registered on the program
- Passport application, The panelists had a session with a lawyer for passport application guidance.
- Closing remarks and farewell wishes from the facilitators and the panelists.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT:
- Enhanced Youth Engagement – Increased participation of young people in policy dialogues and local development initiatives.
- Data-Driven Advocacy – Production of research reports, stories, and case studies influencing policy and youth programs.
- Sustainable Impact – Strengthened youth networks collaborating to implement practical solutions for dignified work.
