About United Youth of Africa
Umoja Wa Vijana Wa Africa
UNITING Young African DESCENTS from every corner of the GLOBE around new IDEOLOGIES and PHILOSOPHIES.
Our Story
United Youth of Africa was born from a shared conviction: that Africa's future lies not in imported solutions, but in ideas cultivated from within. Chan and Arnold, each driven by a passion to address the continent's challenges, came together with a vision to unite young Africans around new ideologies and philosophies.
Africa stands at an inflection point: poised for a "Great Convergence", with a young, restless population capable of outpacing ageing civilisations wrestling with late-stage modernism. UYA exists to channel that energy into meaningful action and transformative ideas.
Two minds. One widening vision. An invitation to the continent to recognise that its future is not something to import, but something waiting to be uncovered.
Our Vision
Our Movement is primarily focused on UNITING Young African DESCENTS from every corner of the GLOBE around new IDEOLOGIES and PHILOSOPHIES that address both present and anticipated challenges within the African Society.
Our Mission
Identifying and Addressing Key Challenges in African Society
We conduct in-depth research to identify current and future challenges facing African society across multiple domains, including politics, the economy, family structures, cultural heritage, religion, and other societal trends.
Engaging African Youth in Solutions-Oriented Conversations
We actively engage young Africans in structured discussions and debates to explore alternative solutions to these challenges. These ideas are formalized, submitted to relevant authorities, and shared publicly through various communication channels.
Building Awareness on Campuses
Our mission includes creating a community on university campuses that focuses on raising awareness of the continent's challenges, highlighting the anticipated impacts on young Africans and encouraging action.
Encouraging Accountability Among Young Africans
We strive to make young Africans aware of their role in shaping society by encouraging them to understand how they passively contribute to the problems they will inherit. Through social media and other platforms, we connect them with past historical successes and failures.
Collaborating with Like-Minded Organisations
We partner with organizations that share similar goals to amplify our impact, while maintaining alignment with the core vision of the UYA.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and lead by example.
Innovation
We embrace creative solutions and forward-thinking approaches to Africa's challenges.
Inclusivity
We celebrate diversity and ensure every voice is heard and valued.
Impact
We focus on measurable outcomes that create lasting positive change.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnerships and collective action.
Excellence
We strive for the highest quality in all our research, programs, and advocacy.
Accountability
We demand transparency from institutions and practice it ourselves.
Empowerment
We equip youth with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead.
Our Founders
Two visionaries united by a common purpose to uplift African youth
Arnold Chinake
Co-Founder
Passionate about pan-African development and sociopolitical discourse, driving conversations that address Africa's challenges head-on.
Chan Munyany
Co-Founder
Committed to uncovering Africa's potential beneath the noise, championing new philosophies for the continent's youth.
Join Us in Shaping Africa's Future
Whether you're a student, professional, or simply passionate about youth empowerment, there's a place for you in the UYA movement.