In 2009, Gesr Centre for Development was registered with the Federal Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in Khartoum. Gesr is non-governmental, not for profit and non- political centre. 

It was established as a result of a long debate between amid youth leaders in development from different specializations such as Human Rights, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Democracy, and Gender. 

These debates came up with a suggestion to establish a youth led centre which can work as an advisory body for youth, CBOs and NGOs as well as providing unique youth services.