In partnership with UHAI for Health Inc. in Worcester, Massachusetts, the African Institute for Children Studies (AICS) is addressing a growing challenge among young African immigrants in the U.S.—the identity crisis experienced by first- and second-generation citizens, particularly boys and young men. 

Through the Youth Innovation Hub, we are creating a safe, supportive, and empowering platform where these youth can explore their roots, build a stronger sense of identity, and connect with purpose. The program enables young African Americans to collaborate with peers from across U.S. states—including Arizona, New Jersey, and Massachusetts—as well as with young changemakers in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zimbabwe. 

This initiative offers more than just dialogue—it creates action. Participants form community groups, co-create solutions to shared challenges, and engage in mentorship sessions that address mental health, emotional healing, and personal development. These gatherings, held in community centers and supported by digital platforms, foster genuine cross-cultural exchange and solidarity among youth across continents. 

By bridging their American experience with their African heritage, this program helps young people reclaim their identity, find meaning, and step into leadership roles within their communities—both locally and globally. 

Your support can help expand this vital work. Contributions help fund mentorship programs, community gatherings, digital collaboration tools, and mental health support services—building a movement that empowers the next generation of African youth in the U.S. to lead with confidence and cultural pride.