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Youth Action International is a non-governmental organization that uses grassroots techniques to develop and implement programs that help alleviate the suffering of children affected by war or living in difficult circumstances, empower them to reach their full potential, and break cycles of violence and poverty.

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Read the YAI 2008 Annual Report: Empowering Africa (pdf)

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Kimmie Weeks on CNN’s African Voices

CNN International’s African Voices profile of YAI Executive Director, Kimmie Weeks is available online. African Voices is a weekly 30-minute show that highlights the life and work of a range of people from across Africa. Individuals already profiled include the president of Botswana, Ian Khama, as well as Kofi Annan. With a viewing audience of over 200 million people in 250 countries, CNN International reaches a wide spectrum of society. Watch the profile of Kimmie Weeks below, or visit http://edition.cnn.com/CNNI/Programs/africanvoices/ for more info.