About Us

The African Youth Initiative for Sustainable Peace and Development (AYISPAD) is a youth-led peacebuilding and development organisation driven by the vision of an Africa where every a culture of peace and prosperity florish fostered by young women and men who become builders of peace and prosperity. We exist to transform transform the culture of violence, restore hope, unity, and opportunity in communities affected by violence, poverty, and division.

we do it differently

The Founder

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Mr.Fifen Yayee Mefira YA YE

$C:\Users\SOLUTI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\ksohtml2544\wps1$ Founded in Ndop-Bamenda, Northwest Region of Cameroon; a region shaken by violence, AYISPAD has grown into a force for peace and transformation. From Cameroon’s local communities to broader African networks, we collaborate with partners to strengthen resilience wherever conflict and underdevelopment threaten lives and stability. With headquarters in Ndop, we have a national Office at Carrefour Obili, Yaounde, a branch office office in Foumbot and, focal points in Maroua, Garoua, and Littoral regions

Vision

We envision a peaceful and prosperous society where empowered youth and communities, dissociated from the culture of violence, actively drive positive change to build and sustain resilient and inclusive communities.

Mission

Values

We build on integrity, transparency, inclusivity and innovation to foster the culture of peace and non-violence, social democracy and economic justice in our communities and beyond.