Youth for Peace and Development

Youth for Peace and Development is a youth-led, non- political, non- aligned, indigenous non- governmental peace organisation formed due to the realisation that there has been little youth participation as active members of peacebuilding.

The organisation works primarily on two different types of activities: national advocacy for youth participation in peacebuilding (in the form of a training series); and, long term partnerships and publications. Their advocacy activities aim to shape national policies and the practice of peacebuilding. They encourage enabling environments for young peacebuilders working at a local, national and regional level, and aim to empower young people to be more effective in their endeavour to promote peace in their communities.