Centre for Youth Participation and Advocacy

Driving inclusive dialogue and youth-led advocacy across the continent.

CYPA Africa is a youth-led, non-profit and non-political civil society organization dedicated to shaping a more inclusive and progressive future for Africa. We are committed to promoting meaningful youth participation in governance, policy processes, and community development across the continent.

By using youth as a catalyst for transformation, CYPA Africa seeks to build a generation of informed, engaged, and accountable leaders who are equipped to reshape Africa’s future through participation, dialogue, and advocacy.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide our work, shape our voice, and define our commitment to Africa’s youth.

Transparency

Our commitment to transparency means being honest and accountable in all we do.

Innovation

We encourage creativity, experimentation, and out-of-the-box thinking.

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do and by setting high standards.

ICAD2025 Highlights

The International Conference On Africa`s Democracy… Building a governance that works in Africa for Africans.

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Advisory Board

Distinguished leaders committed to strengthening youth participation, across Africa.

Naomi Ekpoki Mr Mike Egboh Amb. Chris Iyama Dr Nenpo Gowon PhD Godson Nwankwo

Programs & Initiatives

Strategic programs and initiatives advancing youth participation and inclusive dialogue across Africa.

Youth Governance Initiatives

We believe in the power of youths to transform societies. Hence, through our various policy and…

Education & Youth Empowerment Initiative

Recognizing the immense potential of young people as drivers of societal progress…

Gender Development Initiative

Empowering every woman through gender equality and social inclusion, we strive to create a world where the …

Excecutive Director CYPA AFRICA

Amb Chris Iyama is a Co-founder of the Centre for Youth Participation, Dialogue and Advocacy Africa, (CYPA) Africa.

Chris Iyama in 2017 was appointed by Yiaga Africa as one of the 36 States Coordinators of the most Populous youth movement in Africa called Not Too Young To Run. A movement that championed the age reduction in Nigeria’s constitution to enable young people contest for elective political offices in Nigeria.

He is a recipient of so many local and international awards, notably amongst such awards, is the Future Africa Leaders award (FALA).

In 2018, Amb. Chris received the 10,000 Dollars Future African Leaders Awards for his contributions to the development of young people in Africa and contributing to social change in Nigeria.