About us
Who We Are
The African Youth Advocacy Network (AYAN-Kenya) is a youth-led non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kisumu that focuses on health justice and human rights. They primarily advocate for improved Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for adolescents, young women, and sexual or gender minorities in Kenya's Nyanza region.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our actions, decisions, and commitment to advancing health equity and human rights.
Social Justice
We affirm that all persons should enjoy rights and freedoms regardless of their race, tribe or sexual orientation.
Professionalism
AYAN shall endeavor to conduct its business through adhering to the rules and procedures spelt out in its various operational policies and uphold best practices.
Accountability
The organization will conduct its affairs and business in an open manner in its processes and operations.
Collaboration
We believe in working together and partnership with like-minded organizations and government institutions.
Integrity
The organization upholds high degree of honesty, trust fairness and faithfulness in serving its beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Innovation
We believe in designing and implementing programs that introduce new creative ideas and methods informed by our learnings. We encourage innovation diversity amongst staff board members and beneficiaries.
Equity & Equality
We are in the environment of gender sensitive issues. AYAN will uphold and reflect essential dignity of all adolescents, young women SGM groups in all its affairs and businesses at all levels at all times.
Respect for Diversity
We believe in and recognize respect for diversity and the elimination of discrimination among its ranks, partners, beneficiaries and the wider society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about AYAN, our programs, and how we work to advance health equity and human rights.
AYAN is a community-based organization committed to advancing health equity and human rights. We work to ensure that adolescents, young women, and sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups have access to the rights, services, and freedoms they deserve — regardless of race, tribe, or sexual orientation.
Our primary beneficiaries include adolescents, young women, and sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups. We design all our programs and interventions to reflect the dignity, needs, and rights of these communities — at all levels and at all times.
AYAN conducts its affairs and business in an open manner across all its processes and operations. We uphold transparency with our stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries, ensuring that decisions are made with integrity and in line with our organizational policies.
Yes. Collaboration is one of our core values. We believe in working together and in partnership with like-minded organizations and government institutions. By uniting with aligned partners, we are able to multiply our impact and reach underserved communities more effectively.
AYAN operates within an environment of gender-sensitive issues. We uphold and reflect the essential dignity of all adolescents, young women, and SGM groups in all our affairs and businesses at all levels and at all times. Our programs are designed to be inclusive and to address the unique barriers faced by marginalized groups.
We design and implement programs that introduce new creative ideas and methods informed by our learnings. We encourage innovation diversity amongst staff, board members, and beneficiaries. Our programs span health equity, rights advocacy, capacity building, and community empowerment.
There are several ways to support our mission — through volunteering, partnerships, funding, or advocacy. We welcome like-minded individuals and organizations who share our commitment to social justice, human rights, and health equity. Reach out to us directly to explore how we can work together.
We believe in and recognize respect for diversity and the elimination of discrimination among our ranks, partners, beneficiaries, and the wider society. Our internal culture actively promotes inclusivity — ensuring every voice within our team, board, and community is valued and heard.