About PAYWODI
Pan African Young Women Development Initiative is a Non-Governmental advocacy and action organization for the all-round empowerment of young women across Africa.
Our Story
Young women are a vital part of the world, especially for procreation and immense contributions to the world's general development and advancement. However, the basic nature of women is complex and complicated, especially for poor and less privileged young women.
These categories of women require special attention and care to enable them to grow into responsive and responsible adulthood. Experience has shown that not adequate consideration and attention are given to younger women in the much advocated socio-economic and political empowerment of women.
PAYWODI recognizes Young Women as a Special Interest Group (SIG) who are marginalized and most often are rarely given a platform to voice their priorities and make contribution to nation building and to achievement of SDGs.
Established 2020
Founded with a vision to create sustainable change for young women across Africa through advocacy, leadership development, and empowerment programs.
Our Vision
To be the active and result-oriented platform that promotes sustainable Young Women Development in Africa.
Our Mission
To promote sustainable solidarity, synergy, networking, collaboration, and partnership among relevant stakeholders to achieve measurable results in making life meaningful for vulnerable, poor and less privileged Young Women.
Our Philosophy
Born out of the vulnerability and unique challenges of Young Women arising from negligence, deliberating hunger, pervasive poverty, and the gross lack of socially inclusive opportunities that add value to life and make existence meaningful.
Challenges We Address
PAYWODI recognizes that among many challenges facing young women are systemic barriers that prevent their full participation in society.
Isolation
Isolation from established women rights organizations and networks
Lack of Funding
Little to no funding available for young women-led projects or organizations
Information Gap
Limited access to information resources and educational opportunities
Limited Mentorship
Few opportunities to access the experience and guidance of others
Decision-Making Exclusion
Limited access to agenda-setting and decision-making spaces
Inequality
Systemic barriers preventing equal opportunities and representation
Our Objectives
Comprehensive goals driving our mission to empower young African women
Developmental Objectives
Recognition of young women's right to choose and make decisions
Equal opportunities for all young women to reach their full potential
Foster appropriate values and positive attitudes
Inculcate virtues of morality, patriotism, and integrity
Leadership development and social responsibility
Encourage involvement in decision-making at all levels
Social Objectives
Team collaboration and leadership opportunities
Conflict resolution skills development
Community engagement and service
Self-esteem and confidence building
Economic Objectives
Advocate for policies and provide opportunities for the economic empowerment of young women to increase and accelerate their sustainable income earning and generating capacities through entrepreneurship, vocational training, and financial literacy programs.
Join Our Mission
Together, we can create lasting change and empower young women across Africa to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society.