Amagezi Gemaanyi Youth Association: 18 New Youth Leaders Will Lead AGYA Into 2011

July 16, 2010

18 New Youth Leaders Will Lead AGYA Into 2011

The involvement of youth in leadership positions is a central aspect of AGYA's philosophy. This approach is a departure from traditional Ugandan culture, which maintains the supremacy of elders, a point of view that often diminishes the capabilities of young people and renders their opinions irrelevant or unimportant. In AGYA, youth leaders gain valuable leadership experience and earn a monthly stipend which allows them to supplement their family's household income and be economically empowered young people.

All youth leaders have decision-making authority, contribute to the organization's overall strategic plan, conduct outreach and advocacy in the community, lead meetings, facilitate classes and workshops, and serve as Ambassadors to friends of AGYA. The inclusion of these powerful young voices has helped to set the organization's agenda and introduced new, innovative solutions to key problems affecting the thousands of Ugandan's living in urban poverty.

Every six (6) months, AGYA gives youth members the opportunity to apply for a leadership position in the organization. After undergoing a comprehensive leadership facilitation training workshop series, 1-on-1 interviews, and submitting written applications, 18 new AGYA Youth Leaders have been selected! They will serve from July 2010 - January 2011.