Kawsu Sillah
Executive Director
Based in The Gambia · Working across AfricaEmpowering African youth.
Empowering African youth.
Protecting migrants.
The African Institute for Migration and Youth Development is a social enterprise cultivating an ideal environment for young people — equipping them with the skills, voice and opportunities to thrive today and shape tomorrow.
International Migrants' Day 2024
Honouring the Contributions of Migrants & Respecting Their Rights
2022
Founded in The Gambia
1,000+
Youth engaged
20+
Partner stakeholders
10+
Programs delivered
Who we are
A beacon of hope and empowerment for African youth.
Founded in 2022, AIMYD stands as a social enterprise dedicated to cultivating an ideal environment for young people across the continent — equipping them with the skills and resources to navigate today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.
We recognise that young individuals are not only the leaders of tomorrow but the vibrant force of today. Through education, career guidance, personal development and migration advocacy, we help youth realise their full potential — fostering resilience, adaptability and critical thinking for an ever-evolving global landscape.
Our Mission
Equip African youth with skills, opportunities and a voice — and protect the rights of migrants along the way.
Our Vision
A continent where every young person and migrant lives with dignity, opportunity and full participation.
What we do
Programs designed for today's youth and tomorrow's leaders.
Education & Career Guidance
Equipping youth with practical skills, mentorship and career pathways to navigate today's economy.
Migration & Mobility
Championing safe migration, integration support and the rights of migrants across Africa.
Stakeholder Coordination
Convening government, civil society and community partners to consolidate efforts for migrants.
Advocacy & Awareness
Driving conversations on youth participation, gender-based violence prevention and migrant rights.
Personal Development
Building resilience, critical thinking and adaptability through hands-on programs and workshops.
Social Enterprise
Creating sustainable models that turn youth potential into community impact across the continent.
Spotlight · Migrant Day
Honouring the contributions of migrants & respecting their rights.
Our recent Stakeholder Engagement, held as part of the International Migrants' Day commemoration, was a resounding success. Through insightful discussions, we recognised the active involvement of numerous organisations safeguarding migrants' rights and supporting integration in The Gambia.
A critical need for better coordination remains. AIMYD is dedicated to strengthening the capacities of these stakeholders — paving the way for a more sustainable and comprehensive support system, with engagements expanding across the country.
Gambia–German Advisory Centre, Jokor Junction
RSVP: +220 778 6237
Our team
The people behind AIMYD.
Leadership committed to empowering African youth and protecting migrants.
Sulayman Darboe
Co-Lead, Migration
Ba Saikou Saidy
Co-Lead, Climate Change
Lamin Jammeh
Country Coordinator
Alex David Pratt
Media & Communication Lead
Impact in motion
From conversations to commitments.
Moments from our stakeholder engagements, training sessions and community convenings across The Gambia.
Get involved
Let's build the future of African youth — together.
Partner, volunteer, fund or collaborate. Every conversation moves us closer to dignity, opportunity and rights for young people and migrants.