AYDL's Evolution
Pioneering Youth Development Since 2009
African Youth Development Link (AYDL) is the leading youth-focused not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization in Uganda on a mission to empower young people and youth to participate in governance and development decision-making processes at all levels. Established July 2009, AYDL advocates implementation and reform of laws and policies for increased youth participation in leadership and democratic governance processes at local and national levels for progress and change in Uganda and beyond.
Our Mission
Empowerment of youth to participate in governance and development through advocacy.
Our Vision
An empowered youth movement building better lives for young people through their engagement in development and governance processes.
AYDL Internships
AYDL periodically recruits Arts & Humanities Graduate Trainees to work with the secretariat for six months. These trainees provide valuable support to AYDL’s operations and advocacy agenda. Every year, we also provide opportunities for university students to intern with us for up to three months so as to gain skills, experience, and enthusiasm from a broad range of tasks within the organization.
Building Tomorrow, Together
Igniting Change with Every Youth Interaction
Thematic program pillars
Our work is influenced by four mutually exclusive program pillars...
AYDL Projects
Showcasing Our Legacy in Youth
Transformation
Youth Voices in the 2011 Electoral Processes & Beyond
Youth Engagement and Empowerment Project (YEEP)
With funding from the European Union, the YEEP was implemented by Oxfam in partnership with International Foundation for Recovery and Development (IFRAD) and African Youth Development Link (AYDL) that reached 1,518 people (71% were female and 29% male).
YOLA
AYDL in numbers
Driving Sustainable Change
AYDL’s goal is to promote and mobilize the young people to proactively participate in development processes together with other similar-minded organizations and stakeholders such as the government, CBOs, FBOs, NGOs and development partners both locally and internationally.
Young people reached through our programs, with 83% reporting an increase in income and access to markets and finance.
AYDL facilitated the creation of 5 advocacy platforms to amplify youth voices and drive policy change.
Collaborated with 20+ organizations, including NGOs, government bodies, and international agencies.