THE BRIDGE
Building Bridges. Empowering AfricaDiscover Our Story
Dialogue. Policy. Sustainable Impact
The BRIDGE is an independent grassroots policy, dialogue, participatory research, and academic engagement think tank advancing peaceful societies, inclusive governance, and sustainable development.
Founded in 2016 through collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, The BRIDGE connects communities, youth, academia, policymakers, and development actors to promote locally informed solutions, social cohesion, and community centered development.
The BRIDGE promotes dialogue, participatory research, policy engagement, and culturally informed approaches that strengthen peaceful coexistence, good governance, and the protection of women, girls, and children
Vision
Peaceful and resilient societies where grassroots voices shape policy, protection, and sustainable development.
Mission
Bridging communities, academia, and policymakers through dialogue, participatory research, and locally
informed solutions.
Core Objectives
- Strengthen grassroots participation in governance, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
- Amplify youth, women, and community voices through inclusive dialogue and participatory engagement.
- Promote peace, protection, safeguarding, and social cohesion through culturally informed approaches.
- Support community driven solutions organizational development, and evidence based policy engagement.
Our Platforms
Three Pillars of Transformative Work
Every programme, publication, and partnership AYB undertakes is anchored in one of three strategic platforms designed to drive lasting change for youth across the Horn of Africa
The BRIDGE Youth Dialogue Forums
Inclusive forums bringing together communities, youth, policymakers, researchers, and institutions to discuss governance, peacebuilding, sustainability, and community driven solutions.
The BRIDGE Podcast Series
A participatory platform amplifying grassroots voices, local perspectives, policy discussions, and community solutions.
The BRIDGE Magazine
A knowledge and advocacy publication highlighting community narratives, policy discussions, local innovations, and sustainable development solutions.
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Our Publications
Research, Reports, Magazines & Policy Briefs
The BRIDGE produces policy briefs, dialogue reports, research publications, magazine articles, and community stories focused on governance, peacebuilding, participatory research, social cohesion, youth leadership, and sustainable development.
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Leadership
The People Behind AYB
Our leadership brings together a diverse group of social, humanitarian, and development specialists committed to advancing inclusive development, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact.
CONTACT US
Get In Touch With AYB
For partnerships, dialogue forums, publications, podcast collaborations, and community engagement:
info@africayouthbridge.com
Phone
+254708877261
+252905991100
Office Hours
Sunday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EAT)
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