The Africa Evidence Youth League
An Initiative of the Africa Evidence Network
Nurturing, empowering, and amplifying the voices of emerging evidence leaders across Africa
The Future of Evidence-Informed
Decision-Making (EIDM)
The Africa Evidence Youth League (AEYL) emerged as a community of practice driven by the expressed needs of young individuals within the Africa Evidence Network (AEN) seeking a platform to address the challenges they encounter daily. Established with the primary goal of fostering, empowering, and amplifying the voices of emerging evidence leaders; the AEYL provides a platform for emerging Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM) leaders to share ideas, build connections, take part in mentoring, and career and institution-building activities.
What the AEYL offers
The AEYL gives emerging evidence leaders the opportunity to:
Attend EIDM events
Publish and share knowledge
Take part in the AEYL mentorship programme
Inspire the next Generation of EIDM Leaders
Engage on the AEYL Online Platform
Receive the AEYL Award
Participate in capacity building and professional development activities
The AEYL Launch
The AEYL was launched at Evidence2023, in Entebbe, Uganda.
Take a look at some of our highlights from the launch:
Our AEYL Members
Elise Hirwa
Rwanda
Peter Kasadha
Uganda
Research interests:Â Health
Ashely Mamvocha
Zimbabwe
Research interests: Knowledge management for collaboration, learning and accountability Evidence based advocacy
Elias Phiri
Malawi
Research interests: Decision Analytical Modelling, Health Security, Health Governance, Communication of complex science and Economic Evaluation
Shahd Medhat Aly AbdElwahab
Egypt
Research interests: Education
Tsegereda Abebe Andargie
Ethiopia
Research interests: Health
AEYL Partners
“AEYL has been an invaluable resource for me as a young professional committed to making a difference in Africa. The knowledge, networks, and support I’ve gained through this community have empowered me to drive evidence-informed change in my work and beyond.”
Sophia Miller
Chief Editor, Monday Times
“Joining the Africa Evidence Youth League has been a game-changer for my career. The opportunities for collaboration and the inspiration I’ve found here are unmatched. AEYL truly brings together the brightest minds dedicated to reshaping Africa through evidence-based decisions.”
