No. 1 mobile platform for youth
advocacy across Africa and Europe.

No. 1 mobile platform for youth advocacy across Africa and Europe.

It empowers young people to connect, develop skills, exchange experiences, and build networks to shape decisions that impact their communities, while they can directly improve the app based on their needs and priorities.

It empowers young people to connect, develop skills, exchange experiences, and build networks to shape decisions that impact their communities, while they can directly improve the app based on their needs and priorities.

WHY DOWNLOAD IT?

Connect with a vibrant network of changemakers across Africa and Europe

Access training & certifications

Exchange networking, learning, and funding opportunities

It is and always will be free

It is designed and co-created by 10,000 young people

The app features

Free Learning & Certifications

Access diverse training courses and earn certificates to boost your skills and credibility.

Co-creation

Join 10,000 young people to build and co-create the app, its content, and provide your feedback.

Connect Across Borders

Join communities and discussions with young people from Africa and Europe.

Offline Access

Download resources and use the app even without an internet connection.

Achievements & Leaderboards

Track your progress, earn badges, and see how you rank among your peers.

Opportunities Desk

Access diverse training courses and earn certificates to boost your skills and credibility.

Multilingual & Low Data Usage

Enjoy content in multiple languages with minimal data consumption.

Social Media Integration

Link your profiles and share your advocacy milestones seamlessly.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Built to be accessible to all, regardless of ability or location.

DOWNLOAD THE AU-EU
YOUTH VOICES LAB APP

THE APP FEATURES

How the AU-EUYouth Voices Lab App works

FAQ

The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App is the official mobile application of the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme, designed to empower youth across Africa and Europe through advocacy, certified training, networking, and collaboration.

The app is created by Youthmakers Hub, in collaboration with consortium partners Oxfam, Restless Development, Search for Common Ground, and ComDev Africa. It is co-created with 10,000 young people to ensure it reflects the priorities and needs of young people. As a youth-led digital space, the app offers inclusive access to learning resources, community building, and participatory engagement, all aligned with the programme’s goals.

The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App is designed primarily for youth aged 15 to 35 across Africa and Europe, as well as youth organisations, civil society actors, and institutional stakeholders engaged in the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme. However, the app is open to anyone, anywhere in the world, who is interested in youth advocacy, policy engagement, and cross-continental collaboration.

The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App includes five interactive sections designed to foster learning, participation, and engagement:

  • Home – Track your daily learning streak, explore ongoing courses, and discover new opportunities tailored to your interests and region.
  • Create – Participate in interactive surveys, polls, and feedback forms to shape future updates of the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App and contribute directly to the co-creation process.
  • Learn – Access self-paced educational courses on topics such as advocacy, digital skills, and leadership. Monitor your progress and earn certificates for every completed course linked to your profile.
  • Share – Browse the Opportunity Desk for current calls and grants, join interest-based community groups, bookmark posts, and connect with other users through saved profiles.
  • Profile – Manage your account, update personal information, track your activity, and showcase your learning achievements. 

These features aim to ensure a user-friendly and inclusive experience for youth and stakeholders engaged in shaping meaningful change across continents.

Yes, the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App is completely free to use and will remain free forever. It is accessible to all users, in line with the inclusive and youth-responsive mission of the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme.

You can register by downloading the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App, creating your user profile, and completing a short form. This ensures a personalised experience, allowing you to access content, opportunities, and connections that best align with your interests and goals.

The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App is natively available in English, French, and Arabic. Additionally, it features an AI-powered tool that automatically translates the app content into multiple other languages. Users can also provide feedback on the translation tool or suggest new languages to be added, helping to continually improve the app’s accessibility, inclusivity, and user experience.

All training courses on the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App are self-paced and accessible for free at any time. These courses are designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, offering flexibility for users to learn at their own pace and earn certificates, regardless of location.

Yes, the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App includes accessibility features, such as adjustable text size. Upcoming features will include Dark Mode/Light Mode, Text-to-Speech, and Offline Mode, ensuring inclusivity for all users.

The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App’s resource hub offers a wide variety of content, including policy briefs, toolkits, advocacy guides, training modules, and educational materials developed under the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme. Additionally, the hub features the Opportunity Desk, which regularly updates internships, virtual summits, workshops, community events, and youth-focused initiatives. You can bookmark opportunities and share them on social media with your network to ensure you never miss a relevant chance to get involved.

You can connect with other users by selecting several preferred interests when signing up and automatically be placed in a group that aligns with your chosen interests within the “Groups” section of the app. These groups are designed around specific advocacy topics, enabling you to connect with like-minded individuals. You can also star profiles that you find interesting, which helps you easily return to them later. Additionally, you can connect through social media links displayed on user profiles, enabling further networking opportunities outside the app. This setup encourages meaningful connections based on shared interests and collaboration within the community.

You can submit feedback directly through the feedback form within the “Create” section of the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App by completing available surveys or directly sharing your thoughts. Your input is invaluable in shaping future updates, ensuring the app meets the youth-responsive goals of the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme. You can suggest new features, share insights on the user experience, or recommend improvements to enhance the platform’s functionality, accessibility, and overall impact for all users.

Yes, youth-led organisations involved in the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme can promote their events through a dedicated form, which will be shared and disseminated on social media.

Yes, the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App provides real-time notifications for new calls, grants, trainings,  events, and other important information related to the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme. These notifications ensure that you stay updated on relevant opportunities as they become available.

Yes, the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App is committed to user privacy and data protection. It follows strict security protocols in compliance with EU GDPR and AU data protection regulations to safeguard your personal information. You can review the complete Terms of Use and Privacy Policy by navigating to Menu > Terms of Use & Privacy Policy within the app.

If you experience any technical issues, you can contact the support team directly through the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App or by emailing appsupport@aueuyouthvoiceslab.eu. The support team, managed under the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme, is ready to assist you with any problems or inquiries.