Africa

Home to 29 of the 31 countries with the lowest levels of human development, Africa is the only continent which has seen a rise in the number of people living in poverty over the past 30 years. More than 25 million Africans are HIV positive, and AIDS is the leading cause of premature death. Many African countries are still counting the cost of decades of civil war and conflict.

Our work in Africa

Supporting young people affected by war

Supporting young people affected by war

We're rebuilding the lives of young people affected by conflict in Senegal.

Supporting youth livelihoods

Supporting youth livelihoods

We're helping young people in West Africa to find employment.

Young people in conflict with the law

Young people in conflict with the law

We're supporting young people in conflict with the law and those at risk of offending.

Features

On the streets of Lusaka

On the streets of Lusaka

We're supporting young people living on the streets in Zambia.

Togo Solidarity Day

Togo Solidarity Day

Young people in Togo have been calling for youth justice.

Learning to earn

Learning to earn

Gambia YMCA is preparing young people for employment.