General Questions About JIBITI
JIBITI is a private community program managed by the Youth Initiative Foundation (YIF). It serves as a secure ecosystem for marginalized youth across Africa and the diaspora to connect, co-create social justice initiatives, and lead environmental actions. It is an intentional space for those who want to move from being "passive participants" to "strategic architects" of change.
JIBITI itself is a program, not a separate legal entity. It is owned and operated by the Youth Initiative Foundation (YIF), which is a registered youth-centered organization. Membership in JIBITI does not mean you are an employee or director of YIF; it means you are a part of our community network.
Membership is open to young people (primarily ages 18–35) from marginalized and underserved communities who are citizens of African Union (AU) member states. We also have an Ally Tier for non-African international partners who wish to support our systems and mentor our members.
No. JIBITI is a co-creation space. While we offer support systems (like our Emergency Outreach Clinic), the community is designed for people who want to contribute their skills, time, and ideas to collective projects. If you are looking for a space to lead and build, JIBITI is for you.
Safety is our core value. We use a 9-step vetting process, encrypted data storage, and a strict Code of Conduct to protect our members. We also allow the use of aliases/pseudonyms within the community platforms so that your participation does not have to be linked to your legal identity in public spaces.
We focus on seven key pillars:
- Community Support & Social Inclusion
- Well-being & Emergency Assistance
- Capacity Strengthening (Skills Exchange)
- Leadership & Civic Engagement
- Advocacy & Social Justice
- Research & Knowledge Sharing
- Environmental Stewardship & Climate Justice
To keep our digital infrastructure secure, we charge a one-time registration fee. We also offer Affiliate and Ally tiers for those who wish to pay annual dues to sustain our Emergency Support programs.
Yes. We respect your "Right to be Forgotten." You can request an exit at any time, and your personal data will be permanently deleted from our records within 5-7 business days.