AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET)

We empower and mobilize the youth and communities in promoting a healthy, peaceful and just society.

Email: [email protected]

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

I congratulate H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf - Djibouti, on being elected as the incoming Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

African people are thirsty for leadership that will inspire sustainable peace in the Continent. May your leadership bring progress, unity, mitigate effects of climate change and guarantee the meaningful engagement of African Youth in shaping the future of our Continent

The Africa We Want is the Africa We Own

Blessings and wisdom brother🙏🏾

@ymahmoudali @AYINET

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

I always have to try very hard to keep strong. Truly difficult, but we continue to stand with and for victims and survivors. Team @AYINET - Team Humanity!

[AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET) @AYINET]

"....wars had such a negative impact on our family and community. Of course we frequently paused and sometimes felt so empty, unable to explain what happened, as our society is still surrounded by untreated historical injustices...."

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

To all of you wonderful humans, we received your warmest and loving birthday wishes. Thank you for your messages of love and blessings.

We spent our 43rd birthday together with my twin brother Jack, reflected deeply with smiles, striking chill feelings and goosebumps; wondering how we even made it this far. Wars had such a negative impact on our family and community. Of course we frequently paused and sometimes felt so empty, unable to explain what happened, as our society is still surrounded by untreated historical injustices.

Even with our new age we don’t pretend that we know it all, although we take different postures. We keep on learning, not afraid of standing up for what is ours, and what is right. Where we have to compete, we will. Where we have to forgive, we must. And, most importantly where we have to defend, we have no other alternatives.

We love Uganda and Africa is too dear to us. It’s saddening to see the endless suffering of innocent people due to wars. Unfortunately, to some people, our gender, race and faith are reasons for cruelty towards fellow humans.

May God help all of us live to see the world where parents won’t have to worry their children would be taken away. Where governments work not to enrich themselves, but uplift the weak and the poor in our society.

To this far, we have endured, lost, won and most importantly learned from it and against odds we showed compassion

Thank you people, looking forward to working together as we dare for better world

Peace

[AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET) @AYINET]

@Victor_OCHEN "..Wars had such a negative impact on our family and community. Of course we frequently paused and sometimes felt so empty, unable to explain what happened, as our society is still surrounded by untreated historical injustices.."

[TRUE Africa @_TRUEAfrica]

@Victor_OCHEN gets it. He’s been a refugee himself, and the horrors of the Ugandan war are etched in his memory.

But instead of letting his past define him, he’s channeled his experiences into a passion project - building an organization @AYINET,that helps war victims find peace and rebuild their lives.

His story is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for resilience and compassion.

Join him on this amazing episode

Right here:

Spotify: https://t.co/IMRmWR5DhK

Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/7fnE3R3PYz

#limitlessafrica #ayinet #rwanda #UN

[AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET) @AYINET]

For decades, under the leadership of @Victor_Ochen, the @AYINET has tirelessly promoted Peace and Justice. The voice is loud & clear in his @TEDTalks on the intersection between war and climate change. Thank you @RockefellerFdn & @TED. “The night is long for a hungry child”

[RELI Africa @ReliAfrica]

We will have a discussion at the Simba Plenary as from 14:30 EAT under Sub- theme 6: Children Furthest Behind titled "The Just Society: Re-defining Children Furthest Behind and What it Takes to Bring Them Closer to Enjoying their Right to Education. #EACEducationConference

[UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa @UNOSAA1]

We had the privilege of hosting @Victor_OCHEN, the youngest #NobelPrize nominee from Africa and head of @AYINET, to learn from his experience working with young people to take ownership of Africa's development

What an inspiration to end a week of action honouring #MandelaDay

[AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET) @AYINET]

@Victor_OCHEN @RockefellerFdn @TEDTalks For decades, under the leadership of @Victor_OCHEN, the @AYINET has tirelessly promoted Peace and Justice. The voice is loud & clear in his @TEDTalks on the intersection between war and climate change. Thank you @RockefellerFdn & @TED_ED “The night is long for a hungry child”

[AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET) @AYINET]

For decades, under the leadership of @Victor_Ochen, the @AYINET has tirelessly promoted Peace and Justice. The voice is loud & clear in his @TEDTalks on the intersection between war and climate change. Thank you @RockefellerFdn & @TED. “The night is long for a hungry child”

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

Yes💪🏾 I am delighted to announce that my TED Talk was launched, it’s now live. In a special way, I want to thank @RockefellerFdn and @TEDTalks for making this possible.

We’re discussing the “intersection between war and climate change.” I know dark clouds of war and poverty have been thick over Africa. We have to beam the light of peace for Africans who are battling the devastating effects of Climate Change.

When we look ahead, work together with positivity, it won’t be long before peace returns to Africa. We want war to end - in DR Congo, Sudan, everywhere in Africa and the world. We want refugees to return home.

To our iconic youth of Africa, you’re the present and future heros with unmatched skills. Stand up to end poverty. Be the household names in the fight against Climate Change. Bring precision and strength in building peace. The distance of our journey and sacrifice means our love for Africa never fades, embrace and hold on it.

I welcome you to watch my TED Talk, please share, and let’s discuss what we can do together.

@AYINET

https://t.co/3jazuDIbzZ

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

In 1991, then OAU which is currently the African Union initiated 16th June as the International Day of the African Child.

This was acknowledge and honor black brave Soweto school children who fought for freedom during the apartheid era.

It’s also supposed be the vanguard to raise awareness on the continuing need for good governance in Africa.

But, one can hear loud cries of terror coming from many young people from across the Continent. Some are stuck in poverty, war, injustices; and worst being collateral victims of Corruption.

Young people are exhausted trying to break free.

Corruption is creating extreme survival conditions, and pressure is building which risk sparking yet another wave of uprising and protests across the Continent

@AYINET @_AfricanUnion @AUC_PAPS

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

The Gov’t move to build Akii Bua and Hoima Stadiums to host @AFCON 2027 is wonderful. We have already started the training 😃

Importantly, infrastructures like roads, airports, medical and hospitality industry which comes with such preparations is key in transforming our country.

Like our sister countries of Kenya and Tanzania, I believe Uganda too will stick to our commitments, continue with our preparations and deliver Akii Bua and Hoima Stadiums that meets @FIFA standards

Not only is evenly distributed Dev’t is good, but hosting @AFCON 2027 is huge victory for our beloved country

@UgandaMediaCent @KagutaMuseveni @OfficialFUFA @Educ_SportsUg @CAF_Online

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

Meeting with @mercan_resifi Hatice Cengiz (Khadija Changez), the partner to Jamal Kashoggi, the journalist who was killed at Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Some pain are just unmatched. If one day you find yourself with luxury of preventing or lessening one’s pain - just do it. There is no grace in willfully causing torment and suffering for fellow human - we all share just short time alive on earth.

Khadija is strong, she is the true Voice of Tolerance and peace

[AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET) @AYINET]

"..Good leaders don't fight for power, they fight for change.." @Victor_OCHEN

[AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET) @AYINET]

while appearing on @TEDTalks platform, our ED @Victor_OCHEN remains a leader with fierce commitment to youth driving agenda for peace and social justice.

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

Delightful debut on TED Stage in New York🙏🏾 When the link is launched, you will know it. Be blessed wonderful people

[AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET) @AYINET]

@Victor_OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN remains a leader with fierce commitment to youth driving agenda for peace and social justice.

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

Memorable moment with legendary Africans @Akon, @FemiOke, @YvonneChakaX2 and JessicaGreer standing up with a single belief that Africa has and will always be the future

[AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE NETWORK (AYINET) @AYINET]

@KarynCaplan So uplifting for us @AYINET seeing rejuvenated youth singing, dancing inviting the world to come taste Africa. It offers such new glimmer of hope - true proof of faith in Africa; magic love in the air for a continent we're proud to belong - Africa👏 @KarynCaplan & @Victor_OCHEN

[Telecare Uganda @TelecareUganda]

@Victor_OCHEN @AYINET @NationAfrica @SFCG_ @AUYouthProgram Africa, a home to majority of youngest population on the planet

[VICTOR OCHEN @Victor_OCHEN]

Our faith in Africa is so deep. The Continent is just so dear to us. Our vision is for healing and peace in Africa. Africa Rise-Up💪🏾💪🏾

@AYINET @NationAfrica @SFCG_ @AUYouthProgram