It is incontrovertible that the peace and security challenges experienced in Africa from the 1990s put continental and international attention on the key roles played by young men and women in episodes of armed conflict and insecurity. Successive wars and violations of formal peace agreements and processes across the continent further heightened the attention and concern of policy institutions to the participation of youth in armed conflicts and violence. Across the divide, young people continue to constitute the core of combatants, while also representing a significant number of those affected by armed conflicts, violent extremism, banditry, violent protests and gender-based violence in Africa. For instance, in addition to disruption of education and youth-sensitive socio-economic activities, “estimates of direct conflict deaths in 2015 suggest that more than 90 percent of all casualties involved young males.”
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?
Statement Of The Chairperson Of The African Union Commission On The Occasion Of Africa Youth Day
African Economic Outlook 2021 | A Youth Lens
Every year, the OECD Development Centre, the African Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa publish a report that focuses on the economics of most African countries. The report reviews the recent economic situation and predicts the short-term interrelated economic, social, and political evolution of all African economies.
Excerpt Seven From A Recent Interview With University College London | Adoption Of International Standards Of Practice For Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystems
Earlier this year, The Youth Café was interviewed by Eliana Summer-Galai, a Masters student with the Institute of Global Prosperity at University College London (UCL). This interview was to provide insight into her research on the Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem. This is the seventh post of the series on Do you think that the adoption of International standards/ ways of practice is right for the Kenyan SEE or does it need to consider local context?
Excerpt Two From A Recent Interview With University College London | The Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem Landscape
Earlier this year, The Youth Café was interviewed by Eliana Summer-Galai, a Masters student with the Institute of Global Prosperity at University College London (UCL). This interview was to provide insight into her research on the Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem. This is the second post of the series on How we would describe the Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem landscape.
What Progress Has Africa Made In Achieving Sustainable Development Goals For Young People?
A general focus on Africa’s performance reveals that Africa continues to drag behind most of the world in socioeconomic development, despite the widespread adoption and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Promoting participation in the formal peace process creates a safe space for the young people where they participate in inclusive, democratic and structured dialogues. This also gives young people the chance to develop youth-led organizations in peace, security and humanitarian action.
Attending LEAP Africa's Youth Day Of Service Press Conference
The Youth Day of Service press conference that was held on the 22nd July 2021, aimed at providing deeper insight into the inspiration and strategic planning of the annual week long event held from 12th August to 18th August, to coincide with the International Youth Day. Representatives from The Youth Café attended the virtual press conference to show support as implementing partners for this years YDoS event.
Women Empowerment Measures in Kenya | Marking 10 Years Since Implementation Of The Devolution Government
By Caroline Wanjiru Kamau
The quest for uplifting women started when movements for women's rights grew in strength and intensity in the past. There was a need to develop the roles of women in society and their participation in decision-making processes. Today, there are many organizations locally and internationally that support the development of women in various capacities.
Good Education is the Foundation for Effective Female Leadership | The Youth Cafe
BY FRANCK KUWONU
African women’s restricted access to quality education, knowledge and resources is preventing them from gaining leadership positions on the continent, says Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson, a veteran West African women’s rights activist. Another problem is that women—especially rural women—are allowed only limited control over finances, means of production and land. Consequently the pace of women’s empowerment remains slow, Ms. Adjamagbo-Johnson says.In an interview with Africa Renewal, Ms. Adjamagbo-Johnson reflected on decades of women’s political leadership, gender activism and professional engagement in Togo, her home country, and West Africa in general.