There is a growing body of evidence that the leadership and agency of young people is critical for policy implementation, design and implementation of successful projects, particularly those that affect their lives. However, while there is consensus around youth participation, many development actors continue to view young people through the lens of beneficiaries rather than as partners or leaders of change. Young people, particularly young women and girls, continue to be excluded and side-lined in development and policy processes. In the context of HIV/AIDS epidemic, young people are considered part of the problem rather than the solution. By doing this, the world misses out on leveraging on the energy, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, creativity and innovativeness of young people who are potential drivers of change. It has become apparent that the creation of an equal, just and sustainable world is contingent upon the recognition, involvement and partnership with young people, especially young women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by discrimination. This will mean considering young people’s experiences and ideas, harnessing their voices and capabilities, empowering them with information and skills and creating opportunities and platforms for them to drive development and change. It was against this backdrop that YouthPower Action implemented a pilot project aimed at building the capacity of selected young women and girls to drive advocacy actions in their communities.