Young people are essential partners in Africa’s development. Through its African Youth Strategy, CIPINA seeks to collaborate with local and international partners, particularly institutions and associations focused on youth in general, and African youth in particular. The objective of this collaboration is to enable young African women and men or those of African origin to lead change in their countries and communities .

Through its youth strategy, CIPINA aims to  promote civic engagement among young Africans  and innovation as a means of empowering them to  contribute to peace and development in Africa  and around the world, to help them successfully transition from school to the workplace, and to counter violence.

The role played by African youth must be highlighted because young people are an  essential partner in development and peace . To enable African youth to benefit from all the trust and respect they deserve, CIPINA will work to: