Empowering youth participation at national, regional and international forums, and building the next generation of leaders.
Learn moreThe SADC Youth Network unites young leaders and youth-led organisations across Southern Africa to advocate for youth rights, drive inclusive development, and shape the policies that define our region's future.
The SADC Youth Network (SADCYN) is a regional network of youth-led and youth-serving organisations committed to fostering sustainable, inclusive, and youth-driven development across the SADC region. Founded in 2017, SADCYN advocates for youth rights, governance, and development through capacity-building and collaboration with governments, regional bodies, and international partners.
We operate across 16 member states, guided by the belief that young people are not merely beneficiaries of development — they are its architects. Our work is rooted in the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the SADC Youth Development Policy, ensuring that youth voices are central to all regional conversations.
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SADCYN's work is organised around four interconnected thematic pillars that reflect the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing young people across Southern Africa.
Empowering youth participation at national, regional and international forums, and building the next generation of leaders.
Learn moreAdvancing quality education and skills development for sustainable livelihoods and meaningful economic participation.
Learn moreAmplifying youth voices in governance, policy-making, and decision-making processes at all levels of society.
Learn moreAdvocacy for climate justice, equitable access to sustainable water, energy, and environmental resources.
Learn moreWhether you represent a youth-led organisation or you are an individual who wants to contribute — there is a place for you in the SADC Youth Network. Membership is free and open to all SADC member states.