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Since its establishment, the Council has grown into a vibrant continental platform for youth collaboration, innovation, and Afro-Arab solidarity.

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Milestones from Our Journey since 2004

A concise timeline of the Arab & African Youth Council.

2004

Foundation

The Council officially launched following the 1st Arab & African Youth Festival hosted by Sudan in March 2004.

2004–2017

Arab & African Youth Festival Editions

Festivals were held in:

• Khartoum (2004)
• Cairo (2008)
• Kampala (2010)
• Khartoum (2017)
• With participation from 22+ countries

2008–2017

Expanding Youth Events

Conferences and seminars covered:

• Terrorism & extremism
• Irregular migration
• Unemployment
• Social peace

2014–2020

Afrabia Award for Creativity & Excellence

The award launched and ran 4 editions, engaging 5000+ young people and honoring 300+ Arab & African creators.

2022

Headquarters Agreement Approved

The Council obtained full privileges granted to international organizations under the HQ agreement signed with the Government of Sudan.

Previous Years

Building the Organizational Structure

• General Conference
• Advisory Council
• Executive Committee (20 countries)
• Regional Coordinations (9)
• Specialized Committees (6: Training, Women, Sports, Media, Entrepreneurship, Funding)

Ongoing

Major Programs

• Capacity-building programs
• Youth forums
• Cultural exchange programs
• Humanitarian initiatives
• Participation in international forums
• Afrabia Olympiad
• Music for Peace Festival — Juba

• Enhancing the Afrabia Award by integrating technology & AI
• Afrabia Library Project
• Arab-African Youth City Project

Open Invitation

Join the Journey

Institutions and individuals who share our vision are welcome to strengthen Afro-Arab relations, support sustainable development, and empower youth leadership.

Membership Categories

Types of memberships recognized by AAYC.

Full Membership

For officially recognized national youth platforms, associations, federations, councils, and legally registered national NGOs active in member states. Granted upon approval and fee payment.

Associate Membership

For youth ministries and relevant state structures, and regional/international youth organizations aligned with AAYC objectives. Each member state is represented by one Associate Member institution.

Observer Membership

For organizations outside the region wishing to engage with AAYC initiatives as observers (non-voting).

Volunteer Membership

Open for youth leaders, students, professionals, and activists to participate in programs, contribute skills and ideas, and join the volunteer network (non-voting).

Honorary Membership

For international organizations active in youth work (AU, LAS, UN, etc.). Former Presidents, Secretary-Generals, and Patrons of AAYC are recognized as Honorary Members.

How to Join

Eligibility

Recognize and align with AAYC objectives & principles.

Application

Formal letter + legal registration + by-laws/structure + program of action.

Review

Secretariat reviews and may seek recommendations; report to General Council.

Final Approval

General Assembly grants approval; honorary status by Executive Committee.

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Member States

List of member states participating in the Council.

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