youth engagement

Adolescent and Youth (AY) Addendum to the Global Financing Facility Civil Society Engagement Strategy

Adolescent and Youth (AY) Addendum to the Global Financing Facility Civil Society Engagement Strategy

The Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health 2016-30 highlights the importance of adolescent health and well-being as being essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030. For adolescents to survive, thrive, and transform their societies, the global community needs to invest in their health and well-being. Today’s adolescents are well-positioned to mobilize their peers, advocate for increased resources for sexual and reproductive health and rights, influence their governments to invest in addressing their needs, and demand accountability for commitments related to their health and development.

How The Youth Cafe Engages Young People In The Fight Against Corruption

How The Youth Cafe Engages Young People In The Fight Against Corruption

In a world where corruption undermines development like a parasite weakening a healthy body, The Youth Café (TYC) has emerged as a beacon of hope, empowering young people across Africa to champion transparency and accountability. As Africa’s largest and most diverse youth organization, TYC harnesses the energy, creativity, and passion of young advocates, transforming them into catalysts for change. These young leaders are the future architects of a corruption-free Africa, and TYC is providing them with the blueprint for a better tomorrow.

The Youth Cafés Report Of The 7th Eu-Africa Business Forum 2022.

The Youth Cafés Report Of The 7th Eu-Africa Business Forum 2022.

Unlocking Finance To Build Forward Better From The Covid-19 Crisis & Accelerate Delivery Of Sustainable Development.

Unlocking Finance To Build Forward Better From The Covid-19 Crisis & Accelerate Delivery Of Sustainable Development.

The African government's economic crisis over the Covid-19 Pandemic equals (1 to 7)% of their GDP, contributed by African Governments deploying fewer funds and measures for high-quality recovery. At The Youth Café, we believe that there is a need for financial education. This will increase unlocking finance to build forward better from COVID-19 and accelerate delivery on Sustainable Development as intended: To identify effective measures to address the overarching challenge of mobilizing adequate and sustainable finance to invest in sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. To identify and articulate the financing needs and provide high-level insights on opportunities to mobilize finance, focusing on the role of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility designed and launched by ECA and partners.

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.

Statement Of The Chairperson Of The African Union Commission On The Occasion Of Africa Youth Day

Statement Of The Chairperson Of The African Union Commission On The Occasion Of Africa Youth Day

On the 1st of November, The Youth Café and the African Union Commission celebrated African Youth Day. The Chairperson Of The African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, delivered an inspiring statement on the importance of investing in African Youth to create the Africa We want.

The Role of Youth In Peacebuilding And Conflict Resolution

The Role of Youth In Peacebuilding And Conflict Resolution

The youth, products of their communities, are key agents of peacebuilding, especially those who have experienced conflict firsthand. These young people have key roles to play in peace processes since they have a clear vision of what peace could look like in their countries and communities and have the drive to work towards the realisation of these goals.