According to the United Nations for statistical consistency across regions, ‘a youth is a person between the ages of 15 and 24 years, without prejudice to other definitions. On the other hand, the African Youth Charter sees a youth as every person between the ages of 15 and 35 years. The definitions of ‘Youth vary across contexts and culture. Some cultures use a purely age-driven definition while others may perceive it differently as the transition from the dependence of childhood to adulthood’s independence and awareness of one’s own interdependence as members of a community.

Alternatively, Migration is human right… Migration is fundamental to the socio-economic development of any nation. African Migration can be traced to the medieval times but the effects that the Atlantic slave trade has on most Africans that were forced into migration is one of the very menace that people are dealing with till date. Contemporary African Migration is taking a different toll particularly with most young people fleeing for different reasons.

Focusing only on the mental health problems of young people who have migrated and those who are desperate to travel does not give the whole picture of the state of mental health of young people that fall within this category.

The prevalence of common mental health concerns among immigrant communities is usually talked about on various platforms including the American Psychological Association (APA), however, there is less focus on implementation of actionable and sustainable programmes that is targeted at helping every young African in distress across continents.

This is the beginning of greatness for every young African out there as we will be using our platform to reel out opportunities and scholarships that young people can benefit from without limitations.

There will be equal access that will yield equal possibilities and every young person’s involvement is highly crucial to the growth and development of our beloved continent…

UP AFRICA, Every young African matters too…