The main purpose of DAYO’s existence is to build the capacity of youth to prevent, respond to and reduce the risks of diseases and socio-economic predisposing factors of poverty. To achieve this, we enhance the capacity of youth through trainings to prevent, respond to and reduce the impacts of health and social issues affecting their health. We also use our expertise to support youth organizations to build the capacity of their beneficiary youth to achieve viable livelihood and economic empowerment and gain advocacy skills towards advocating for youth SRHR, youth-friendly legal and policy frameworks and environments that protect and facilitate all-round youth empowerment