Africa Alliance of YMCAs
Research & Publications
Evidence-based research, impact surveys, and field data from youth entrepreneurship and employability programmes across the African continent.
Publication Archive
Latest · YBI KPI Survey
YBI Biannual KPI Survey Report 2026
Youth entrepreneurship and employability impact across 8 African countries and 14 programmes — 15,084 young people reached between January and June 2026.
Youth Livelihoods
Act2Live YLR Summary
Summary report of the Act2Live Youth Livelihoods initiative, presenting key findings and economic outcomes from the programme across Alliance member YMCAs.
Continental Research
Africa Youth Fact Book 1
A continent-wide compendium of youth data and insights, compiling demographics, employment and participation trends to inform youth programming across Africa.
Country Report · Zambia
Zambia YMCA YLR Report
Youth Livelihoods Report from the Zambia YMCA, detailing programme evaluation, outcomes and learning from livelihood and enterprise interventions in Zambia.
Interfaith Research
Interfaith Baseline Report
Baseline study of interfaith engagement and social cohesion, establishing benchmarks for multi-faith dialogue and peacebuilding initiatives across the Alliance.
Gender & Safety
Gender Based Violence Survey
Survey on gender based violence, examining prevalence, risk factors and protective mechanisms among youth populations served by Alliance member YMCAs.
Health Research · Kenya & Zambia
SexManenoz in Kenya and Zambia
Study of young people’s sexual behaviour, knowledge and health outcomes in Kenya and Zambia, informing YMCA sexual health and wellbeing programming.