AYDI is dedicated to advancing inclusive youth development through education, empowerment, and community engagement. We work with underserved communities to address barriers that limit access to opportunities for children and young people.
Founded in 2019 and legally registered in June 2020, AYDI has grown into a trusted grassroots organization delivering impactful, locally driven solutions.
A society where young people are equipped with information, knowledge, and opportunities to realize the future they desire.
Connecting young people to become engaged by sharing opportunities to transform their lives and communities.
What Guides Us
AYDI’s core values define who we are and guide how we work with young people, communities, partners, and one another. They shape our decisions, strengthen our relationships, and keep us accountable to the people we serve.
AYDI works across West Nile to create lasting change in four key areas.
We work to ensure that young people especially girls, and those from marginalized communities know their rights and can exercise them freely. This includes advocacy against harmful practices and discrimination, and creating safe spaces where youth voices are heard in decisions that affect their lives.
AYDI partners with schools, and local leaders to remove the barriers that keep children particularly girls and out-of-school youth from learning and staying healthy. Our work spans support for learner-centered education, school retention initiatives, and links to essential health services in underserved communities.
We believe young people are not just beneficiaries of development but active drivers of it. AYDI builds youth leadership skills and creates platforms from community dialogues to local groups where young people can take part in planning and decision-making that shapes their communities' future.
To break cycles of poverty, AYDI equips youth and their families with practical skills, mentorship, and links to income-generating opportunities. We focus on approaches that are sustainable long after our direct support ends, helping young people build independent, dignified livelihoods.
Our Professionals
AYDI is led by a committed team of development practitioners, youth leaders, and volunteers working together to strengthen communities across West Nile.
Ricky Moses Ojok is a media practitioner, social worker, and community development advocate with over 15 years of experience using media and community engagement to drive social change.
He is passionate about education, youth empowerment, and community development, Ricky continues to champion improved learning opportunities and livelihoods for vulnerable children and out-of-school girls across West Nile.
As the organizational leader of AYDI, Ricky provides overall leadership and strategic direction by:
