Who We Are

African Network of Adolescent & Young Persons Development (ANAYD) is a regional organization working for and with adolescents and young people in their diversities.

ANAYD Team 2024 Retreat

which include (adolescents girls and young women (AGYW), adolescents and young people living with HIV (AYPLHIV), young key populations (YKPs) and young people living with disabilities (YPLWD)) both infected or affected with HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria. It was form 2015 in Nigeria, but properly inaugurated on 29th September 2017 committed to promoting the rights and access to services for adolescents and young people in their diversities and today ANAYD is part of the success story in fight against HIV/AIDS, SRHR,GBV and other related health cases among adolescent and young people in Nigeria and Africa.

Our Mission

To lead the effort of mitigating the physical, psychosocial and economic impact of HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria and other health related infections among adolescents and young people in their diversities through information sharing, education, advocacy, capacity building and economic empowerment.

Our Vision

To see an Africa where the rights, welfare and interests of adolescents and young people in their diversities are assured and protected, and the larger society is protected from the spread of health related diseases.

Goals

To ensure greater and meaning involvement of adolescents and young people in their diversities in policy formulation, decision making, governance, program design, development, implementations, monitoring and evaluation at all levels.

Objectives

  • To promote fundamental human rights and gender equality of adolescent and young people in their diversities.
  • To promote comprehensive sexual reproductive health and right information and services for adolescent and young people in their diversities.
  • To facilitate access to free and comprehensive prevention, treatment, care and support for adolescent and young people in their diversities.
  • To provide and sustain a platform for adolescents and young people in their diversities to come together, exchange ideas through the instrument of peer support groups and forums.
  • To facilitate meaningful involvement of adolescent and young people in their diversities in program design, development, implementations, monitoring and evaluation at all levels.
  • To facilitate access to social economic support for adolescents and young people in their diversities in the country and Africa.
  • To foster synergize and build positive partner relation and collaboration with other national, regional and global stakeholders, NGOs, CSOs and networks for effective programming and resource mobilization for adolescents and young people in their diversities.

Board of Trustee

ANAYD is registered as a civil society organization and made up of three board members who were appointed from different works of life; professionals and public health consultants at high positions in the Nigerian and International HIV and SRHR responses.

Advisory Board Member

The advisory board members of the organization compose of professional independent individuals who have serve or are still serving across government agencies, implementing partners, donor agency, private sectors and political law makers who upon request call by the organization to serve in such capacity when accepted; and adolescents and young people who serve to voice and share current issues as it face them towards also guiding the organization program approach in line with current needs. They all provide guidance and share expertise towards helping the organization growth and strengthen visibility.

Program Management Team

The projects and activities of the organization funded by partners and donor agencies is been management, and supervise by the program management team of ANAYD. The team is made up of 10 young people who are professionals, vibrant intellectuals and creative to cause the change young people would love to see in our time.

Program Officers

ANAYD has 9 program officers working as state actors and focal points across 10 states:

Abia
Akwa Ibom
Anambra
Lagos
Benue
Kaduna
Abuja
Kwara
Kano
Taraba

Volunteer Network

Over 490 pool volunteers work with ANAYD for various projects and activities. Our volunteers include professionals with diverse qualifications:

  • Masters Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • NCE
  • Diploma
  • SSCE
  • Other Qualifications

Geographical Locations & Network Members

Network Coverage

Kaduna State: Over 87 NGOs, CSOs, Networks and CBOs

Nigeria: Over 90 NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, and networks across 37 states

West and Central Africa: 7 NGOs and Networks

Operational States

Coverage across 6 geopolitical zones in 10 states:

Abia
Akwa Ibom
Anambra
Lagos
Benue
Kaduna
Abuja
Kwara
Kano
Taraba

Global Fund Grant States

Currently operating in 7 states:

Akwa Ibom
Anambra
Lagos
Benue
Kaduna
Abuja
Taraba

Professional Network

ANAYD is supported by a diverse network of professionals including medical doctors, clinicians, advocates, activists, media personnel, academics, researchers, lab scientists, and community members (KPs and LGBTQ) who are personally committed to the organization's goals and objectives.

Legality

Key Dates

Establishment: October 25th, 2015

Inauguration: September 29th, 2017

CAC Registration: July 30th, 2019

EFCC-SCUML Registration: September 11th, 2019

Registration Details

CAC Number: CAC/IT/NO: 133047

Tax ID (TIN): 21454235

Registration Type: Civil Society Organization & Incorporated Charity Body

Legal Framework: Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011, Section 5 (1) (a) and (4)

Structure (Our Locations)

Headquarters

The organization's headquarters is located in Nigeria, with a complete management and governance structure. A dedicated management board oversees its affairs across all states and locations within the country.

Office Locations

Headquarters:

No 39A Kujama Close, Barnawa, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abuja Offices:

  • 3rd Floor, Wing D, Community Park: Bassan Plaza, Plot 759, Central Business District
  • Block 7, Beside Number One Hotel, By SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nyanya
  • AYDEC office No 12, Cape town Street, Wuse Zone 4, 2nd Floor Suite 205B

Lagos Offices:

  • No 10, Modele Compound, Off Teiuosho Rd, Barracks Bus Stop, Surulere
  • No 14, Gbeleyi Street Ogba Ikeja

Get Involved

Join us in our mission to empower young people across Nigeria and West Africa. There are many ways you can contribute to our work.

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Volunteer

Share your skills and time with ANAYD. We have opportunities for volunteers in various areas, including health education, digital skills training, and community outreach.

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Partner with ANAYD

Partner With Us

We collaborate with organizations that share our vision for youth development. Partnership opportunities include program funding, technical support, and joint initiatives.

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Our Impact Over the Years