OVERVIEW ABOUT YOUTH EQUALITY CENTRE (YEC)
Youth Equality Centre (YEC) is Youth led community enhancement organization dedicated to elevating young people’s voices in governance by extending leadership, SRHR and livelihood strategies to the youth through capacity building, advocacy and community mobilization especially at grassroots levels.
YEC targets young people (12-35 years), through empowering them with skills in building self-esteem, technology, business, life skills, and communication and also imparts knowledge on leadership and gender issues so the youths can take on leadership roles in their communities.
The organization conducts school outreaches, civic education, and teaching about social injustices in society such as domestic violence, gender inequality, child trafficking and promoting alternative and transformative leadership. YEC-U is also specifically designed to freely engage young men and women on issues of good governance including accountability and gender equality. The organization promote learning, debate and networking with the view to build capacity of marginalized people, especially women and youth and advocate for their concerns.
Our Vision
A transformed society where young women and men fully enjoy their human rights
Our Mission
To amplify Young women and men Voices for Gender Equality and social justice through research, capacity building Advocacy, and community mobilization and empowerment
Values
Gender Equality And Equity, Accountability And Transparency, Integrity And Honesty, Creativity And Innovation, Voluntarism
Strategic Goal
To create a pro-youth space and empower young women and men to participate in leadership at all levels.