ABOUT US
Building a resilent community of active citizens
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.
A world where empowered youth lead transformative change to achieve inclusive, sustainable, and participatory societies for all.
To drive impactful youth-led actions and reforms in education, governance, democracy, and climate resilience, ensuring sustainable development through collaboration, innovation, and participatory approaches.
Why We Are Driven By YOUTH Power
Youths are the heartbeat of innovation and transformation. At DEAN Initiative, we invest in young people by equipping them with training, resources, and opportunities to lead change. By fostering their creativity and resilience, we empower them to tackle pressing social challenges. Young people have the energy and vision to reimagine solutions, and we ensure they are at the centre of our interventions. Their leadership drives the impact we envision in governance, education, climate action, and democracy
Values
Values are the core principles and beliefs that guide DEAN’s actions, decisions, and interactions. They define the ethical framework within which we operate and ensure alignment with our mission and vision. Here the Values can be identified with the acronym Youthful- RISE or You-RISE or Y-RISE.
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