Measuring Change
Our Impact
AGS is driving transformative change across Africa at three critical levels: adolescents, partner organizations, and regional movements.
Level 1 Impact
Impact on Adolescent Girls and Boys
AGS has created lasting impact across Africa, strengthening adolescents' confidence, leadership, and advocacy skills.
Confidence and Leadership
Participants report significant boosts in self-confidence and leadership potential, with many taking on new roles in schools, communities, and organizations.
Philipa (Sierra Leone)
2024 participant elected National President of the Children's Forum Network
16-year-old from Liberia
Became first female School Prefect and founded "It's Girls Time" peer support group
"As a leader, you must know and accept who you are before leading others... This is our time - claim your space, recognize your power, and believe in your ability to change the world."
- Adolescent participant, 2024 AGS
Adolescent and Youth-Led Advocacy
The AGS acts as a launchpad for youth-led advocacy. Each year, adolescents produce a Call-to-Action document outlining concrete responsibilities for families, schools, governments, and regional bodies.
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Côte d'Ivoire
Adolescents hosted stakeholder dialogues with local leaders to demand action on girls' rights
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Liberia
Youth collaborated with Ministry of Gender to convene national dialogue on challenges facing girls
Recognition and Career Advancement
The AGS has helped young leaders gain national and international recognition for their advocacy and innovation.
Michael Nabieu (Sierra Leone)
Co-founder of FAIECY-SL and AGS facilitator, selected for the prestigious 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship
Favour Unoh (Nigeria)
2024 AGS Ambassador won top prize at SAYPHIN Conference for her national speech on youth and women's rights
Education and Peer Learning
After the summit, adolescents become peer educators, spreading knowledge on gender justice, leadership, and health to their schools and communities.
Sierra Leone: Girls with speech impairments from All4All led sessions on SRHR, advocating for girls with disabilities
Nigeria: Eniola Dorcas created a YouTube video on Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Ghana: Sedinam Asase and Janet Appiah appeared on Ghana Broadcasting Corporation's Women's Voices program
Inspiring Story: Gitta Brima
Gitta educated her grandmother – an influential community practitioner – about the harms of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Her grandmother chose to abandon the practice, sparking change across the community.
"I used to be a shy person, but as a result of the AGS, I am now outspoken. I'm now a proud influencer and a champion for change."
Level 2 Impact
Impact on Partner Organizations
Through AGS, local organizations have become more intentional about designing structured, holistic empowerment programs.
Structured Programs
Partners now run continuous, youth-led programs with facilitator guides, evidence-based manuals, and participatory methods.
Example: CASE Sierra Leone created the Teen Talk program offering ongoing mentorship and leadership development.
Youth-Centered Governance
Organizations now place adolescents at the heart of their governance, creating Adolescent Councils and inviting youth to join Boards of Advisors.
Result: Young voices now shape organizational priorities and program design.
Expanded Networks
AGS connects local organizations with funders, networks, and peers to expand their reach and impact.
Example: JA-Africa partnered with CASE, resulting in the Social Equity Program reaching 3,500+ youth.
Case Study
Amplifying Rights Network (Liberia)
AGS participants in Liberia formed the Amplifying Rights Network (ARN) – supported by the Swedish Embassy, RFSU, and others – to advance women's and girls' rights.
- Hosted national SRHR Conferences in 2023 and 2025
- Multi-organizational partnership for sustainability
- Engaging policymakers on girls' rights issues
Level 3 Impact
Influencing & Advocacy
AGS is influencing how the broader ecosystem supports adolescent and youth-led gender justice initiatives.
Meaningful Adolescent Leadership
Unlike many events, every stage of the AGS, from planning to facilitation, is led by adolescents and youth, with adults offering only guidance.
"I have never been in a platform where 80% of participants are adolescents, my peers... The feeling of owning the space was extraordinary."
- Adolescent participant, inaugural AGS
Inspiring Funders
Inspired by the 2024 AGS, UNICEF organized a Regional Adolescent Girls Conference across West and Central Africa, following national consultations that elevated voices of adolescents aged 10-19.
"The AGS has provided a platform where the aspirations, challenges, and resilience of adolescent girls are not only acknowledged but celebrated."
- Dorah Muhanuuzi, Fund for Global Human Rights
Building the Adolescent Influencers Movement
The AGS has sparked connections and collective action among adolescents across countries and programs. GFC is nurturing the Adolescent Influencers Movement, uniting young people to coordinate advocacy and influence policies.
- Inclusive and youth-driven, connecting girls and boys from diverse backgrounds
- Multi-organizational partnerships for sustainability
- Regional policy influence – engaging ECOWAS, AU, and UN bodies
- 180+ members connected year-round via WhatsApp
Be Part of the Impact
Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders. Whether as a participant, partner, or supporter, your involvement makes a difference.