Council of African Youth Advocates

Empowering the next generation of African leaders through advocacy, education, and opportunity.

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About C.A.Y.A

African Youth
Since 2019

Who We Are

The Council of African Youth Advocates (C.A.Y.A) was founded in 2019 by Emmanuel Kwasi Ntenye-Tonor from Ghana, drawing inspiration from the first African to become the United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Kofi Annan.

The network which started through a WhatsApp group grew with membership cutting across the 54 African Countries and diaspora. CAYA has become a continental youth advocacy-based organization comprising young experts from the 54 countries in Africa and Diaspora.

54 Countries
Pan-African
Youth-Led
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OUR LEADERSHIP

Dedicated leaders
empowering African
youth on the
global stage.

Meet the visionary individuals who guide our organization and represent the voice of African youth, championing advocacy, education, and opportunity across the continent.

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54 Countries

Pan-African network

Youth-Led

Empowering next generation

Since 2019

Growing continental impact

President Emmanuel Kwasi Ntenye-Tonor - Council of African Youth Advocates

Emmanuel Kwasi Ntenye-Tonor

President & Founder

Secretary General Amanda Korewaa Okyere - Council of African Youth Advocates

Amanda Korewaa Okyere

Secretary General

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Regional Representatives

Our regional leaders who ensure C.A.Y.A's presence and impact across all corners of Africa.

Northern Africa Representative

Northern Africa

Education reform, youth employment, and digital transformation across the region.

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West Africa Representative

West Africa

Peacebuilding, entrepreneurship, and climate resilience initiatives.

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East Africa Representative

East Africa

Technology innovation, health advocacy, and civic education programs.

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Our Impact

Transforming lives and communities across Africa through youth-led initiatives.

250K+

Youth Trained

In leadership, advocacy, and professional skills across Africa

1M+

Lives Impacted

Through our community development and social programs

35+

Policy Changes

Influenced at national and regional levels through our advocacy

Our Journey

Key milestones in C.A.Y.A's history of empowering African youth.

2019: Founding

C.A.Y.A was founded by Emmanuel Kwasi Ntenye-Tonor, inspired by Kofi Annan, starting as a WhatsApp group that grew across 54 African countries.

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CAYA Founding 2019
Continental Expansion 2020
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2020: Continental Expansion

Expanded membership across all 54 African countries with established regional structures and country delegates.

2022: Multi-Sector Programs Launch

Launched comprehensive programs across Trade & Investment, Health & Environment, Leadership & Governance, Peace & Conflict Resolution, and Agricultural Development.

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Programs Launch 2022
Agenda 2063 2024
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2024: Advancing Agenda 2063

Supporting AU's Vision 2063 and UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals through youth-led advocacy and programs across the continent.

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Become part of Africa's largest network of young change-makers. Together, we can shape the future of our continent.

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