The 2026–2031 strategic plan organises IPAYP’s work around Pan-Africanism and youth-centred development — equipping young people with the skills, networks, and opportunities to drive sustainable growth and peace.
Building the capacity, leadership, and confidence of young Africans. We encourage civic participation and volunteering, provide leadership training, mentorship and life skills, and ensure marginalized youth — including persons with disabilities and tribal minorities — have equal opportunity to take part.
Working with young people to counter harmful messaging and become advocates for peace. We address root causes such as poverty and unemployment, promote peace education across faiths and communities, and build a continental network of IPAYP Youth Peace Ambassadors.
Connecting youth entrepreneurship on the continent with the African diaspora to strengthen markets, investment, and self-reliance — encouraging Pan-African trade, guiding young people to resources for ventures, and building networks that turn remittances into productive industry.
Investing in Africa's lifeline: youth-centric health, education, and professional development. We promote access to quality education and employable skills — including STEM, agriculture, and agribusiness — and support rural transformation through technical and vocational training.
Positioning young people as contributors to diplomacy, governance, and policymaking. We strengthen youth voice at national, regional, and continental levels, build working relationships with international partners, and promote ethical leadership — standing parallel with the African Union wherever policies affecting the continent are convened.
Youth participation in elections — at home and in neighbouring countries — strengthens legitimacy, transparency, and inclusivity. We run civic education and political awareness campaigns, and train young people to serve as credible election observers.