Activist
Youth Organisation
for Women Empowerment
Who we are
Girls Activist Youth Organization (GAYO) is a leading youth non-profit organization in Malawi’s Mchinji District, dedicated to empowering girls, young women and youths. Established as a club in 2007 and registered as a non-profit organization in 2016, GAYO champions the rights of girls, young women, and youth rights through research, development, entrepreneurship, and community engagement, utilizing ICT and traditional communication methods. GAYO advocates for girls’, young women and youth’s education, promotes self-reliance, and works on projects addressing health, education, livelihoods, Information Communication Technology, child right government, water and sanitation, fostering a conducive environment where girls, young women and youths can thrive and contribute to a just and equitable society.
20
VSL Groups (Involving girls and women)
Strategic Values
- Youth Involvement
- Empowerment
- Transparent and Accountability
- Respect to human rights
- Equity
- Integrity
- Gender Sensitive
- Collaboration
GAYO Education Initiatives
Our Mission
GAYO empowers girls, young women, and youths in Malawi through education, health, advocacy, economic empowerment, and access to essential services, fostering self-reliance and contributing to a just and equitable society.
Our Vision
GAYO aspires to a Malawi where all girls, young women, and youths are empowered, educated, self-reliant, living in good health, and become catalysts for socio-economic development
Our Strategic Focus Areas
Training youth on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
We believe in the inherent potential of girls, young women, and youths, striving to empower them to reach their full potential.
Providing mentorship to students in and out of school (through different approaches through role modelling
Providing mentorship to students in and out of school (through different approaches through role modelling
We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our endeavors
Supporting women economic empowerment through (through Village Savings and Lending (VS&L)
Supporting women economic empowerment through (through Village Savings and Lending (VS&L)
We strive to create lasting impact through sustainable programs and initiatives
Training youth on entrepreneurship
We value and respect the dignity of every individual, upholding their human rights and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
Advocacy
We believe in working together with partners and communities to achieve shared goals.
Access to support survivors of sexual abuse
We advocate for a society where all individuals have equal opportunities, regardless of gender, age, race or background.
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People Reached
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Projects Beneficiaries
7
Active Projects
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