JIBITI Community

JIBITI is the community space of the Youth Initiative Foundation. It brings together a global network of individuals across Africa and the diaspora, as well as international allies committed to co-creating, contributing, and engaging with our mission.

About the Community

A Space for Co-Creators

Members of this community connect, share expertise, and collaboratively develop programs that support and empower youth from diverse marginalized backgrounds.

JIBITI is a space for those who believe that change is built together, where every voice contributes to a larger movement and every person is accountable to the community they serve.

JIBITI is not a beneficiary space. It is a space for those dedicated to active participation, cross-cultural collaboration, and shared responsibility in community-led work.

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How to Join

Request to Join JIBITI

To maintain a safe and intentional space, JIBITI membership is by request. If you are interested in joining, please email us with responses to the questions below.

membership@jibiti.youthinitiativef.org →

Application Questions — include in your email

  1. Name or preferred alias
  2. Link to at least one social media profile or personal website (any platform you are comfortable sharing)
  3. Sex and gender identity
  4. What marginalized community do you identify with?
  5. What are some key issues affecting the marginalized community you identified above?
  6. How did you hear about Youth Initiative Foundation or the JIBITI community?
  7. Why are you interested in joining the JIBITI community?
  8. What does being part of a co-creating community mean to you, and how do you see yourself engaging responsibly within such a space?

Ready to join? Send your responses to our membership team and we'll be in touch.

Apply Now →
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``` The JIBITI Ecosystem

Built for the Community

These are the initiatives and platforms that live within the JIBITI community, developed by YIF and made available to its members.

Built by us, for us.

Live

JIBITI Archive

The community's digital library: a curated, members-only space for resources, documentation, and community knowledge. Login required.

Access Archive
Live

RAMO

Resource Allocation Map Out: a private platform mapping safe spaces and support services across Africa. Available to community members after login.

Learn About RAMO
In Development

JIBITI Platform

A dedicated community platform for JIBITI members, connecting people, enabling engagement, and bringing all community tools together in one place.

In Development
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