Africa Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) Grants (Up to €40,000)
AEYA aims to support the youth (18-30 years old) in developing leadership skills and implementing sustainable solutions, while building bridges between Africa and Europe.
- The Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) is a project financed by the European Commission as part of the Global Gateway Africa-Europe Investment Package under the ‘Youth Mobility for Africa Flagship’, whose objective is to create mobility and skills development opportunities for the youth, while building bridges between Africa and Europe.
Expertise France implements the AEYA project in consotium with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
Eligibility
Youth-led or youth-focused NGOs based in Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, or Guinea.
Young people are key actors of development in Sub-Saharan Africa
- With 70% of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30, African youth represent a driving force that will shape the continent’s trajectory in the coming years.
- By 2050, the youth population in Africa is expected to double, highlighting the urgency of addressing the needs and aspirations of this demographic.
- By 2100, half of the world’s youth will be African, positioning the continent as a key player in global affairs.
Yet African youth face major challenges such as:
- High unemployment,
- Economic insecurity,
- Limited access to essential services (healthcare, education),
- Political disengagement,
- Distrust in institutions,
- Underrepresentation in decision-making bodies.
Thet Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) project aims to strengthen youth leadership in sub-Saharan Africa so that young people can act as “leaders” and “multipliers” of impact and implement sustainable development actions, while building bridges between Africa and Europe.
- The AEYA project mostly aims at young men and women aged 18-30, with a focus on young people from vulnerable communities and a specific gender-related objective (OECD DAC 1).
- We are working in partnership with youth associations, organizations supporting youth entrepreneurship, and other youth support structures.
- In light of these factors, Africa’s youthful demographic today represents a unique opportunity to address many of the continent’s challenges - from employment to political instability.
With the right investments in education, skills development, and leadership opportunities, young people can indeed become agents of change and innovation in Africa’s ongoing growth and transformation, as well as in building bridges with Europe.
Young people in Africa are increasingly turning to civil society to demand change:
- High political participation,
- Better governance,
- Opportunities for economic progress.
Deadline: 30 September 2025
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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