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Youth for Peace and Security-Africa

Making Africa Safer for Better Development

Our Vision

A peaceful, united, and secure Africa where young people are key drivers and defenders of peace, justice, and human dignity.

Our Mission

To build a strong network of empowered African youth who lead peacebuilding, promote nonviolence, and shape inclusive solutions to Africa’s peace and security challenges.

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Making Africa safer for better development

Promoting Community-led Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in Northern Ghana

Other pictures from the peace project launch in Tamale

Youth as Cornerstone of Peacebuilding

Involving local youth in peacebuilding initiatives is crucial for addressing both the root causes of conflict and secondary drivers of violence. Young people are often at the forefront of societal change, possessing unique insights into the grievances and aspirations of their communities. By actively engaging them in dialogue and decision-making processes, we can foster a sense of ownership and responsibility, empowering youth to become constructive agents of peace. Additionally, their involvement can help dismantle cycles of violence by addressing underlying issues such as inequality, lack of opportunities, and social fragmentation. Ultimately, empowering youth in peacebuilding not only promotes sustainable solutions but also bridges generational divides, leading to a more inclusive and resilient society.

Our Operational Roles

At Youth for Peace and Security – Africa, we empower young people to be active participants in peacebuilding and conflict resolution across the continent. Our operational roles include advocating for the rights of the less privileged, ensuring that their voices are heard and respected. We focus on promoting youth inclusion in decision-making processes, providing training and resources for peace education, and facilitating dialogue in local communities. As a pan-African organization, we partner with stakeholders to promote sustainable development initiatives that enhance security, resilience, and human rights across Africa.

Peacebuilding interventions

We mobilize and empower local youth, engaging them as active agents in preventing and resolving violent conflicts in their communities and countries. By fostering networks and assigning responsibilities, we enable youth to address conflicts safely, swiftly, effectively, and affordably. Our efforts not only focus on preventing conflicts in peaceful communities but also on facilitating comprehensive peacebuilding initiatives in conflict-affected areas.

Human Rights Advocacy

We are dedicated to safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the less privileged, ensuring that they are not violated. This involves extending and enhancing basic legal knowledge within communities and institutions. We take the lead in providing legal assistance and pursuing legal avenues to uphold fundamental human rights.

Pan-African Organisation

Youth for Peace and Security – Africa (YPS-Africa) is a Pan-African peacebuilding organization committed to promoting sustainable peace, security, and human rights across the continent. We empower African youth to lead grassroots peace initiatives, mediate conflicts, and prevent violence in their communities. Through training, advocacy, and partnerships, we strengthen youth leadership in conflict resolution and peace processes.Our work spans across borders, uniting young Africans under a common vision of a peaceful, secure, and united Africa. YPS-Africa amplifies youth voices in policy spaces and peace negotiations at national and continental levels. We champion the African Union’s Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda. Together, we build bridges—not barriers—across Africa’s diverse communities.YPS-Africa: Uniting African youth for peace, justice, and security.