About us
We believe that we can change lives
Background
The Policy Action Initiative (PAI) is a registered youth-led organization comprising of young professionals dedicated to championing innovative solutions for the intricate challenges our society confronts in areas such as environmental conservation, sustainable development, gender equality, and peace and security. Our approach involves conducting research, policy analysis, and innovative capacity-building trainings geared at empowering young people to make meaningful contributions in community transformation and socio-economic processes.
At Policy Action Initiative, we equip young people with core data and learning skills, green skills, and collaborative networks that positions them well to transition to stable career opportunities. Given that studies overwhelmingly indicate that over 80% of Africa’s population is youthful, we are committed to ensuring active involvement of this demographic in sustainable development processes that shape their future. Our overarching vision is to cultivate a network of well-informed, vibrant, and patriotic citizens actively engaged in processes that propel socioeconomic transformations.
The foundations of sound policymaking lie in a well-researched and evidence-based vision that is representative of the interests of the broader public as well as informed and empowered youths that can act as agent of change. We endeavor to contribute to shaping that vision by increasing the capacities of communities to utilize and promote equitable opportunities for all. In other words, our mission is to put the ACTION in our national, regional, and continental policies.

PAI boasts a membership exceeding 80 individuals including university and college students and young professionals working in the agricultural sector. Our membership is entirely voluntary, reflecting our commitment to fostering a community of individuals passionate about driving positive change through active participation in sustainable development.
Since formation, our work has been geared along four key thematic areas:
Environmental conservation
Sustainable development
Democratic governance
Peace and security
The team at Policy Action Initiative is diverse, young, and skilled. The synergy between its members, some of whom share years of experience working together, has helped expand and build a wide array of skill sets and knowledge on the topics we cover.
Sensitizing youths on climate policies and carbon markets






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