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We are Socially and Economically Empowering Young People
Faraja Africa Foundation (FAF) is a leading youth-led and youth-serving organization in East Africa. Since 2013, FAF has convened reflection spaces and platforms for young people to share their voices and advocate for fair and inclusive policies in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Our flagship programs like the EU Youth Sounding Board, National Youth Parliament/Vijana Assembly, International Youth camp, and East African Youth Parliament have been a safe platform to strengthen the political, economic, social, and cultural environment for young women and men while enhancing youth and women’s participation in policy making.
Molding young African leaders who are socially and economically empowered
To facilitate the process of youth empowerment by creating platforms for meaningful economic, social and political engagement
Equity and Justice
Teamwork
Integrity
Excellence
Professionalism
FROM YOUTH PARLIAMENTS TO YOUTH SOUNDING BOARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS SEE HOW WE ARE LEADING CHANGE
As an organization, we endeavor to realize our vision for everyone, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, economic class, age, HIV status, disability, location, and religion. Therefore, we make it our mission to tailor our programs to accommodate every person without discrimination.
Faraja prides itself on team-oriented processes that ensure that multiple perspectives contribute to achieving its goals. When unsure, we check with others as to what they meant. Everyone on our team has unique strengths, and we respect, appreciate, and embrace their talent, which we value and will use whenever possible.
Honesty, transparency, and accountability are key components of Faraja. The organization’s effectiveness depends on the optimum utilization of resources and personal and collective accountability.
Faraja embodies excellence and quality in all its dealings. Quality will continually delight our beneficiaries while staying within budget limitations. When Faraja Africa foundation gives its word, we keep it unless agreed otherwise by all parties.
We shall always act with integrity, provide quality service through our different programs, and be reliable and responsible. We always try to present negative feedback from our partners and beneficiaries constructively. We take pride and ownership in all that we do and say.
Founder & Executive Director
Head Of Programs
Head Of Finance
Faraja Africa Foundation is a youth-led, youth-serving organization transforming East Africa by amplifying the voices of young people. Since 2013, FAF has created safe spaces for youth in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania to participate in political, economic, and social decision-making through programs like the EU Youth Sounding Board, National Youth Parliament (Vijana Assembly), and the East African Youth Parliament.
FAF runs 4 programs aimed at socially and economically empowering young people. These programs are; Governance and Participation, Skilling and Livelihood, Climate, Culture and Heritage.
FAF engages young people directly with policymakers through forums, debates, youth parliaments, and advocacy campaigns. By facilitating structured dialogue and amplifying grassroots voices, FAF ensures youth are not only seen but heard at the decision-making table.
Whether you're a young changemaker, partner organization, or donor, there are many ways to join FAF’s mission. You can participate in our programs, volunteer, attend our forums, or collaborate with us to scale youth-led development across East Africa. Visit www.farajaafricafdn.org for opportunities.
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