DEAN Initiative was founded in 2010 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2015. We are a non-governmental, not-for-profit, non-partisan organisation, with a commitment to creating sustainable impact through youth-driven solutions.

We collaborate with state (government and government agencies) and non-state actors (CSOs, movements, coalitions, networks, allies, youth groups, and other relevant stakeholders) and these collaborations work towards building a future where young and vulnerable people are at the forefront of sustainable development and transformative change.

To drive impactful youth-led actions and reforms in ensuring sustainable development through collaboration, innovation, and participatory approaches.