The broad objectives of AYT as an institution are to:
- Initiate, promote, develop, manage and support youth involvement and participation in economic development
- Participate in and support initiatives aimed at addressing and dealing with issues affecting the youth and their livelihoods
- Initiate, promote, develop and manage youth led development programmes
- Mobilise resources to support youth related projects and initiatives
- Create funds aimed at supporting and financing youth projects, activities and initiatives