African Queer Youth Initiative

We are a network of queer youth activists mobilising, supporting and amplifying the voice of LGBTQI+ youths, building visibility and strategic networks supporting the LGBTQI+ youth movement in Africa.

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The AQYI gives you a voice!

Motivated, dedicated, and resourceful, we’ll work together to give you, the young LGBTQI+ African, a voice. We’ll support you lead change through organising, advocating, and campaigning.

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Sanjoe Denousse

An activist fighting for equal rights in the beautiful Seychelles Islands

People who weren’t like me were telling my story. I had to be in control of my narrative, so advocating for LGBT persons and joining in the fight for equality was the only way I could re-tell my story, being part of what the AQYI is doing in Africa has taken my activism to a whole new level, it has fueled my drive to see Africa liberated.

Orneill Latiyah

Co-chair board of trustees African Queer Youth Initiative. Founder, Transgender and Rights, Abidjan

Joining the AQYI in 2019 allowed me to develop my leadership skills and engage in a bilingual space where I can influence decision-making while advocating for my African trans people, particularly the Francophone communities

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