Kawsu Sillah
Executive Director
Registered in The Gambia · Working across Africa
Connecting people, empowering youth, advancing inclusive development.
AIMYD is a social enterprise working at the intersection of migration, youth development, governance and sustainability — generating evidence-based solutions that inform policy and strengthen institutions across Africa.
Pan-African Engagement
Advancing African-led solutions for migration, youth and sustainability.
2022
Registered in The Gambia
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Strategic thematic pillars
Pan-African
Reach & cooperation
Evidence-Led
Research & policy
Who we are
An African social enterprise and development institute.
Initiated and legally registered in The Gambia since 2022, AIMYD is dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable development across Africa. We generate knowledge and solutions for sustainable development, providing a platform for policy dialogue, applied research and capacity building.
Our work supports governments, institutions and communities in addressing key development challenges — particularly in migration governance, youth empowerment and social transformation.
Our Vision
An Africa where people, institutions and communities are empowered to harness migration, innovation and human potential for inclusive and sustainable development.
Our Mission
To promote inclusive and sustainable development in Africa through evidence-based research, policy engagement, innovation, capacity development and strategic partnerships.
Our approach
Integrated, evidence-based, partnership-driven.
Six guiding principles shape how we design and deliver our work across Africa.
Integrated Thematic Programming
Interconnected programmes across migration, youth, governance, climate, gender and regional integration for holistic impact.
People-Centred Development
Youth, migrants, women and diaspora communities at the centre of every intervention and decision.
Evidence-Based Research & Innovation
High-quality research, data and knowledge systems that inform policy and drive innovation.
Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration
Working with governments, civil society, regional bodies, partners and the private sector to deliver impact.
Regional & Pan-African Orientation
African-led solutions aligned with Agenda 2063 and continental frameworks for mobility and development.
Sustainability & Resilience Focus
Embedding climate resilience and long-term systems strengthening into every programme.
Strategic pillars
Seven interconnected thematic areas.
Migration, Mobility & Diaspora Engagement
Promoting safe, orderly and regular migration while strengthening diaspora engagement as a driver of national and regional development.
Youth Development, Skills & Economic Empowerment
Equipping young people with skills, entrepreneurship opportunities, technical training and pathways to decent work.
Governance, Public Policy & Institutional Development
Strengthening governance systems and public institutions through capacity building and evidence-based policy reform.
Climate Resilience & Sustainable Development
Supporting communities and institutions to adapt to climate change through resilience-building and green development.
Research, Data, Innovation & Knowledge Management
Generating and applying evidence through research, data systems, innovation labs and knowledge sharing platforms.
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion
Advancing inclusive development by empowering women, youth and marginalised groups in all programmes.
Regional Integration & Pan-African Cooperation
Strengthening regional integration, mobility frameworks and shared development agendas aligned with Agenda 2063.
What we do
Research, policy, capacity & delivery.
From applied research to implementation — our work translates evidence into action across Africa.
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Conduct research and policy analysis that informs migration, youth and sustainable development policies.
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Facilitate policy dialogue and advocacy that shapes inclusive, responsive and forward-looking frameworks.
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Deliver capacity building and training to strengthen skills, leadership and institutional capacity.
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Design and implement development projects addressing migration, youth, governance, climate and inclusion.
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Promote partnerships and knowledge exchange across governments, civil society, academia and the private sector.
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Support monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems to improve accountability and measure impact.
Our team
The people behind AIMYD.
Leadership committed to inclusive and sustainable development across Africa.
Sulayman Darboe
Co-Lead, Migration
Lamin Jammeh
Country Coordinator
Alex David Pratt
Media & Communication Lead
Impact in motion
From conversations to commitments.
Moments from our engagements, training sessions, regional workshops and international convenings.
Our partners
We work with a wide network of partners.
▸Governments & public institutions
▸Regional & international organisations
▸Academic & research institutions
▸Civil society organisations
▸Youth-led networks
▸Development partners
▸Private sector actors
▸Diaspora communities
Get involved
Partner with us to advance research, influence policy and empower communities.
Whether you're a government, partner, researcher, civil society organisation or funder — let's collaborate to shape Africa's development future.