The Arab Youth Sustainable Development Network (AYSDN) proudly announces its official membership in the Middle East and North Africa Social and Cooperative Economy Network (MENA-SCEN) following the approval of its membership application by the Network’s Board of Directors. This milestone reflects AYSDN’s continued commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and advancing sustainable development through the promotion of the social and cooperative economy across the MENA region.
This membership marks another significant step in AYSDN’s journey to expand its regional and international partnerships, strengthen its engagement in sustainable development platforms, and foster greater collaboration with organizations working to advance the social and cooperative economy, youth empowerment, and inclusive development throughout the region.
The leadership of the Arab Youth Sustainable Development Network emphasized that joining MENA-SCEN represents a strategic milestone that strengthens the Network’s regional presence and opens new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships with organizations working in the fields of the social and cooperative economy and sustainable development. The leadership also reaffirmed AYSDN’s commitment to actively contributing to regional initiatives and programs, empowering young people to play a leading role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and supporting innovative solutions that promote inclusive economic and social development across the region.
Through this membership, AYSDN will actively participate in MENA-SCEN’s programs, initiatives, and regional dialogues while collaborating with civil society organizations, cooperatives, development institutions, and other stakeholders to exchange expertise, develop joint initiatives, and promote more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economies.
This achievement further reinforces AYSDN’s growing regional and international profile and reflects its ongoing commitment to building strategic partnerships that advance youth leadership, sustainable development, climate action, social innovation, and regional cooperation.
About the Arab Youth Sustainable Development Network (AYSDN)
The Arab Youth Sustainable Development Network (AYSDN) is a regional youth-led organization dedicated to empowering young people across the Arab region through sustainable development, climate action, youth leadership, civic engagement, partnerships, and innovative initiatives that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building more resilient and inclusive societies.