Application Deadline: October 4, 2026
About the Forum
The 2026 AYC@20 Pan African Youth Forum is now accepting applications. A Call for Session Proposals for the Pan African Youth Forum (PAYF) 2026 has been officially opened by the African Union Commission (AUC), through which young leaders, youth-led organisations, civil society, academia, private sector institutions and development partners are invited to help shape the Forum’s programme. Held from 16–20 November 2026 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will be the continental gathering, marking the 20th anniversary of the African Youth Charter (AYC@20) under the theme: “Reflecting, Reimagining, and Repositioning the African Youth Charter.”
The Pan African Youth Forum 2026
One of Africa’s leading youth policy and engagement platforms is PAYF 2026, bringing together young people and key stakeholders from across the continent to exchange ideas, build partnerships and develop practical solutions for Africa’s future.
Convened by the Forum will be:
- Young leaders and youth-led organisations
- African Union Member States
- AU organs and institutions
- Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
- Civil society organisations
- Private sector representatives
- Development partners and researchers
Contribution to strengthening youth participation in continental policy processes will be made by the discussions, while reflection on two decades of implementing the African Youth Charter will also take place.
Eligibility Requirements
Encouraged are applications from:
- Youth-led organisations
- Young professionals and innovators
- Civil society organisations
- Academic and research institutions
- Private sector organisations
- Regional and international partners working on youth development
Demonstration of relevance to the Forum’s theme and promotion of participation, inclusion and actionable solutions should be made by proposals.
Application Process
Submission of session proposals through the official application platform before the deadline is encouraged for interested applicants.
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