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Africa's Youth-Led Hydrogen Revolution

Empowering Africa's Youth
for the Green Hydrogen Future

Building the next generation of climate, energy, and hydrogen leaders across Africa through learning, networking, collaboration, and leadership.

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Who We Are

About AfricaYouth In
Green Hydrogen (AYIGH)

AYIGH is a youth-driven platform empowering young Africans in green hydrogen, clean energy, climate innovation, and sustainable development through learning, networking, collaboration, and leadership.

We are building Africa's largest youth movement for green hydrogen, connecting students, young professionals, climate innovators, and energy enthusiasts across the continent.

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Our Vision

A Green Hydrogen Future
Led by African Youth

To position African youth at the forefront of the global green hydrogen economy, driving sustainable development, innovation, and climate leadership.

Our Mission

Building a connected generation of African youth equipped to lead the green hydrogen and clean molecule economy. We bridge education, industry, policy, and grassroots action to create a just and inclusive energy transition.

Why We Exist

Africa has the world's greatest renewable energy potential, yet young people are often excluded from the green economy. AYIGH exists to ensure youth are not just beneficiaries but leaders of the hydrogen revolution.

What Drives Us

We believe that empowering youth with knowledge, networks, and opportunities in green hydrogen will unlock sustainable prosperity for Africa while tackling the climate crisis.

Our Strategic Goals

How We Create Impact

Youth Empowerment

Mentorship, leadership bootcamps, and hydrogen scholarships across the continent.

Clean Energy Innovation

Fueling startups, green hydrogen pilots, and R&D by young African innovators.

Policy & Leadership

Amplify youth voices in energy policy discussions, ensuring decisions reflect inclusivity, innovation, and just transition principles.

Continental Collaboration

Build strong networks across Africa to connect youth organizations, researchers, and entrepreneurs for continental knowledge-sharing and joint projects.

Innovation & Skills Development

Provide training, mentorship, and incubation platforms to equip youth with technical and entrepreneurial skills in the green hydrogen value chain.

Africa's Green Future

Positioning Africa as a global powerhouse for sustainable hydrogen solutions.

Upcoming Events

Join the Movement

Connect, learn, and collaborate at our flagship events across Africa

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Green Hydrogen Dialogue
Nov 6th, 2025 Virtual

Green Hydrogen Dialogue

Unlocking Africa`s Green Hydrogen Potential for a Sustainable Energy Future.

50+ Participants Expected
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Green Hydrogen Dialogue
Mar 5th, 2026 Virtual

Green Hydrogen Dialogue

From Classroom to Field: The GH2 Reality .

50+ Participants Expected
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Past
Green Hydrogen Dialogue
Mar 5th, 2026 Virtual

Green Hydrogen Dialogue

Hands on Training on Hydrogen Pathways Modelling Using OseMOSYS.

50+ Participants Expected
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Featured Event
Green Hydrogen Symposium
May 20–21, 2026 Nairobi, Kenya

Green Hydrogen Symposium

Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, startups, and youth innovators to explore Africa's hydrogen future.

500+ Participants Expected
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Pan-African Hydrogen Summit
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Our Leadership

Drivers of Change

Young leaders building Africa's green hydrogen future

Co-Founders

Solomon Kuria

Solomon Kuria

Co-Founder

Business Development lead

kuria@yigh.africa
Lorraine Njeri

Lorraine Njeri

Co-Founder

Junior Technical Advisor GIZ.

lorraine@yigh.africa
Wilson Ngunjiri

Wilson Ngunjiri

Co-Founder

Founder & CEO of ARENA

wilson @yigh.africa

Board of Advisors

Joy Nzue

Board Member

Technical Advisor, GIZ

Andrew Adwera

Board Member

Research lead ESAK

Join Our Team

We're always looking for passionate young leaders to join the movement.

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Our Partners & Supporters

Collaborating for Africa's Green Future

We work with leading organizations across government, industry, academia, and civil society to empower Africa's youth in green hydrogen.

Strategic Partners

Become a Partner

Join us in empowering Africa's youth for the green hydrogen future. Collaborate on programs, research, funding, and advocacy.

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Become a member of Africa's largest youth network in green hydrogen. Free membership. Lifetime impact.

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