Mission & Vision

Africa Yoga Project Educates, Empowers, Elevates and Expands Employability with youth in Africa using the transformational practice of yoga. Our vision is to create opportunities for youth to step into their greatness and become self-sustaining  leaders in their communities.

Africa Yoga Project in Numbers...

Yoga is part of an enormous – and growing –world wellbeing market.

In the US, over 36 million people practice yoga and spend more than $16 million on yoga classes, apparel, and products.

Globally, the wellness industry represents a $3.7 trillion market.

Unemployed and underemployed youth in Kenya: "Working poverty rates among youth in Sub-Saharan Africa is nearly 70% in 2016, translating to 64.4 million working youth in that region living in extreme or moderate poverty (less than $3.10 per day). The region continues to report the highest youth working poverty rates globally." according to the International Labour Organization. 

AYP is helping young people in Kenya and in 18 other African countries to increase their employability and tap into the economic opportunities of the wellness industry.

Theory of Change:

If marginalized youth complete the Africa Yoga Project’s (AYP) Academy – which amplifies AYP’s use of yoga to increase incomes, service/civic engagement, and builds the wellbeing industry – those youth will lead the industry in Africa.

Employability – More than 200 young people, trained as teachers, are earning a living wage

Civic Engagement – More than 300 free community outreach classes are bringing yoga to some 6,000 people in 80 locations (schools, orphanages, prisons, special needs centers, community rooms, and Maasai villages)

Wellness Value Chain – every week, over 300 people from all walks of life gather at our Shine Center to practice yoga as a community


And all over the world, people like you are getting involved, ready to lead the change in their own communities. Join us!

 

Media Kit here

Financials

2015 Annual Report here 

2016 Annual Report here // 2016 IRS 990 here

2017 Annual Report here // 2017 IRS 990 here

2018 Annual Report here // 2018 IRS 990 here // Year End Impact Report here

2019 Annual Report here  // 2019 IRS 990 here

2020 IRS 990 here

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Empower youth to step into their greatness

As GLOBAL wellbeing LEADERS
  • Our greatest success is our people

    "Our greatest success is our people. We are leaders who are empowering leaders and that creates a legacy and sustainability way beyond what is imaginable."

    - Paige Elenson, Founder and Executive Director of Africa Yoga Project

Africa Yoga Project Educates, Empowers, Elevates and Expands Employability with youth in Africa using the transformational practice of yoga. Our vision is to create opportunities for youth to step into their greatness and become self-sustaining leaders in their communities.

There are so many ways to get involved with Africa Yoga Project through fundraising, mentorship, or service trips and more! Click the email icon above for more information!

For general information: info@africayogaproject.org

You can take class at the Shine Center when you’re in Kenya or hire a private instructor in any of the countries we have teachers in. Click the email icon above for more information!

For general information: info@africayogaproject.org

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