Our Mission
To be the leading youth focused organization in Ghana and Africa that leverages on partnerships to undertake projects and evidence-based research that will influence and refine youth policies to empower, develop and enlighten the youth.
About Us
Who we are
Youth Services Bureau Africa is a Civil Society Organization existing to create a positive paradigm shift in the youth development ecosystem. We are youth development practitioners, policy experts, project managers, researchers, psychologists, counsellors, volunteers and more driven by the sheer passion and love for the youth. We recognize the impact the youth can make in communities when given the opportunity, therefore we advocate for a society that prioritizes the needs and concerns of the youth by providing the needed conducive environment for them to thrive and develop. We are building a positive tomorrow, by nurturing the youth today and lending equal opportunities to all.
Our Purpose and Values
Objectives
Provide transformative support to youth battling with addictions and troubled family background by partnering with credible rehabilitation centers across Africa.
Undertake groundbreaking research that will influence the mainstreaming of the youth and policies in Ghana and Africa.
Conduct mentorship, leadership and training programmes that will empower the youth and equip them with the needed job skills.
Provide capacity building training to managers of youth and student leaders on youth governance.
Values
Equality
All youth, regardless of background deserve equal opportunities to succeed. We advocate for policies that eliminate systemic barriers and promote fairness in education, employment and leadership and financial inclusion.
Inclusion
True progress happens when all voices, including the marginalized are included in decision making. Our programs are designed to accommodate diverse perspectives, ensuring that solutions are holistic and effective.
Commitment
We commit to long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes, ensuring sustainable impact. We focus on building partnerships and maintain consistency in delivering high-quality programs.
Respect
We value an environment where the youth can express themselves without fear of judgment and where every youth is treated with dignity.
Excellence
We strive to set high standards in youth advocacy and development.
Empathy
Driven by a genuine concern for the well-being of the youth, we understand the struggles that many youths face and tailor our initiatives to provide meaningful support.
Altruism
We prioritize the needs of the youth above personal gains. We desire to create lasting difference in the lives of the youth by not only focusing on developing policies but fostering real life changes.
Engaged Relationship
We value strong relationship between the youth, stakeholders and communities.
