The African Youth Action Network (AYAN) is a refugee youth-led organization fronting youth as champions for social and economic development. AYAN strives to be a dynamic organization that not only recognizes the unique challenges faced by displaced persons and refugee youth and women but also actively engages and supports them in realizing their full potential. AYAN is dedicated to cultivating and amplifying their individual, community, and national aspirations. Through collaborative initiatives, Livelihood opportunities, and advocacy, AYAN aims at creating a resilient and inclusive future for all displaced young people. AYAN Thematic focus are; Peace Building and Leadership Development, Advocacy, Livelihoods and Enterprise Development. VISION: We envision a peaceful world offering youth an opportunity to participate and involve themselves in socio-economic development decisions and activities. MISSION: To harness and nurture refugees and young people’s personal, community and national aspirations to promote peace and development through informed, innovative and value driven approaches.