Democracy

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THE ROLE OF ODA IN STRENGTHENING MEDIA INTEGRITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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THE ROLE OF ODA IN STRENGTHENING MEDIA INTEGRITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The DAC defines official development assistance (ODA) as “government aid that promotes and specifically targets the economic development and welfare of developing countries.” Understanding of this definition has changed over time, recognising, for example, the emergence of “non-DAC providers or philanthropic foundations, the diversification of financial instruments for development, or the increasing overlap of development cooperation policy objectives with those of other sectors such as migration and security.”

PRINCIPLES ON RELEVANT|EFFECTIVE SUPPORT TO MEDIA AND THE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT

PRINCIPLES ON RELEVANT|EFFECTIVE SUPPORT TO MEDIA AND THE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT

A well-functioning independent media system is critical to sustainable social and economic development, and a bulwark of peaceful, economically prosperous societies. Greater citizen engagement, stronger accountability and lower corruption are all attributable to the presence of professional news media. A vibrant news sector is also fundamental as the first line of defence against democratic backsliding and autocratisation, whose first step is often to undermine media freedom and financial viability. Credible news media provide sunlight on critical social, economic and political issues to ensure a well-informed civil society and accountability of industry and private interests

How Does The Youth Café Promote Critical Citizenship Among Youth In Kenya?

How Does The Youth Café Promote Critical Citizenship Among Youth In Kenya?

The Youth Café trains the youth on civic education driven by result-oriented, evidence-based performance, which informs Our Theory of Change: A Pathway for Action, Sustainability, Results, Learning, and Adoption. These changes include institutional changes, service systems, community norms, partnerships, public will, policies, regulations, service practices, business practices, and issue visibility.

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The Youth Café Discussions With The Chief Justice On Social Transformation Through Access To Justice.

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The Youth Café Discussions With The Chief Justice On Social Transformation Through Access To Justice.

In commemoration of the International Day of Democracy, a section of the Civil Societies Organizations, The International Commission of Jurists, International Justice Mission Kenya, Kenya Human Rights Commission, Amnesty International Kenya, Centre of Rights Education and Awareness, Transparency International- Kenya, and The Youth Café held a virtual meeting with the Chief Justice, the president of the Supreme Court, honorable Lady Justice Martha Koome, On September 17, 2021, to deliberate on collaborations and contributions towards the implementation of the Chief Justice’s vision of social transformation through access to justice.

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The Youth Café Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus Takes Part In The U.S. Department Of State’s Summit For Democracy.

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The Youth Café Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus Takes Part In The U.S. Department Of State’s Summit For Democracy.

The Youth Cafés Executive Director, Mr. Willice Onyango, as a Kenyan youth representative, attended the Youth Town Hall, moderated by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Mr. Willice asked his question as follows; Today, we find many young people want to engage in politics but are disheartened by the negative image projected by the current political elite and their apparent inability to tackle multiple crises. What do you think about nontraditional paths to political leadership, and how effective are non-formal education approaches in developing democratic attitudes particularly among youth?

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The Youth Café Speaks At The 7th Annual Devolution Conference | Prevention And Management Of Conflict Breakaway Session

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The Youth Café Speaks At The 7th Annual Devolution Conference | Prevention And Management Of Conflict Breakaway Session

The Youth Café was honored to be invited to attend and speak as a panelist at the 7th annual Devolution Conference held from 23rd to 26th November, 2021 in Makueni County. The Executive Director of The Youth Café, Willice Onyango spoke at the Prevention and management of conflict breakaway session whose theme was “Prevention and Management of Climate Change Instigated Conflicts: Collaborative Responses”.

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Macho Reimagining The Fight Against Corruption

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Macho Reimagining The Fight Against Corruption

Between 2019 and 2020, over 200 billion has been misplaced in Kenya through different graft strategies. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the country loses an estimated 1/3 of its annual budget to corruption. In a nation where young people make up more than 75% of its population, it is our responsibility to revise the fight against corruption.

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Building Bridges Initiative Court Of Appeal Ruling, A Win Or A Loss For The People Of Kenya?

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Building Bridges Initiative Court Of Appeal Ruling, A Win Or A Loss For The People Of Kenya?

The Youth Café, as a centrist non-governmental organization, therefore, calls upon all young people in the country to be not only critical examiners of government proposals but also active players in all democratic processes. The Youth Café believes that young people must get engaged in formal political processes and give their voice in drawing both today’s and tomorrow’s politics.

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Will Young People Influence Nigerian Elections on Saturday? | The Youth Cafe

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Will Young People Influence Nigerian Elections on Saturday? | The Youth Cafe

By Emmanuel Haruna

As citizens safeguard their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) ahead of 2019 general elections, it will prove a litmus-test for Nigeria's democratic process. Increased awareness for PVCs was never heard before than now since the return of democracy in 1999. It is evident that bad politicians are voted into public spaces or offices by good people who refuse to vote.