This report draws on exchanges with young women and men and their communities in sites across the Diffa region in Niger, North East Nigeria and Far North Cameroon in June – July 2020.  As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on nations’ economies, the pressure for economic survival is heightened for young people, who already face bleak employment or income generation prospects. Beyond the impact on youth as individuals, there’s a threat to their ability to contribute to community building through youth groups, as their focus shifts to economic survival.