Objectives & Mission

Objectives:

After observing the problems facing youth in Malawi, Six broad objectives were drawn up to define the work of the organisation and these include:

1. Reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and the mitigation of its impact
2. Promote human rights and democratic principles
3. Facilitate youth participation
4. Rehabilitate, conserve and protect the environment
5. Talent promotition and career guidance
6. Peace building and conflict prevention

 In 1999, AYISE developed the seveth object which is:

7 Promotion of volunteering, local philanthropy and youth exchanges in community development and eradication of poverty.

After the 2004 strategic plan, AYISE membership and stakeholders added the eighth objective which is:

8 Promotion of livelihood security among the poor and vulnerable communities with a focus on children.

Mission:

The above objectives contribute towards AYISE’s mission, which is to encourage and enable Malawian youth to contribute positively to the social, economic and political development of their country.

AYISE exists to serve the communities of Malawi, with an emphasis towards tackling the challenges facing the young people through promotion and protection of human rights and democracy, livelihood security, Environment and natural resources management and the alleviation of poverty and vulnerability , HIV and AIDS and general life conditions of Malawian communities.

Vision:

AYISE’s vision is a vibrant Malawian society free from chronic poverty, where human rights are respected and enjoyed by all, citizens are healthy, hardworking, self-reliant, peaceful, environmentally conscious and able to contribute towards national development.