The Youth Policy Committee (YPC) is the main youth network of Youth@SAIIA that brings together youth organisations and young individuals to understand, comment and participate in policy processes that affect young people.
It was launched in mid-2014 by high school learners and university student alumni of our third annual Young Leaders Conference. Through this committee, we build networks with other young people and youth organisations in Africa and around the world.
At the end of 2024, the network had 764 actively involved members.
YPC Activities
The YPC appeals to student and learner clubs, youth organisations, young activists and researchers across South Africa, to offer age-appropriate capacity-building that develops policy participation and negotiation skills. Some of the activities include:
