Amplifying Youth Voices (AYV)
Citizen participation, Development and empowerment, Representative democracy, Education and youth participation, Gender Equality
King Williams Town , ZA
Amplifying Youth Voices (AYV) is a youth-focused nonprofit advancing civic education, inclusive governance, and social justice in South Africa. Through dialogue platforms, leadership initiatives, and community action, AYV empowers young people to participate meaningfully in democracy and shape policies that affect their lives.
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CONTACT
Amplifying Youth Voices (AYV)
Zwelitsha
King Williams Town
5608
+27 67 084 1698
contact@weareayv.org
QUICK FACTS
- Promoting civic education and democratic literacy among South African youth.
- Facilitating participatory platforms like the Democracy Café and Young Citizens’ Assembly, launching in September 2026.
- Advocating for inclusive governance and youth representation in decision-making.
- Building youth leadership capacity through education, mentorship, and action.
- Advancing social justice and accountability through community-based initiatives.
- Linking local youth activism to national and global democratic movements.
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HISTORY
Founded in Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape, Amplifying Youth Voices (AYV) was established by youth activist Simamkele Fatuse to empower young South Africans to engage meaningfully in democracy. Since its inception, AYV has grown from a local initiative into a youth-led movement promoting civic education, inclusive governance, and grassroots participation.
