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

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

The 7th EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF22) took place online from 14th to 18th February 2022 and in a hybrid format on the 16th and 17th of February 2022, at The Square, in Brussels (Belgium). The Forum was jointly promoted and sponsored by the European Commission and the African Union Commission and organized in partnership with the Pan-African business organizations Africa Business Council, Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, AfroChampions, Business Africa, and the PanEuropean business organizations Business Europe, European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean, Eurochambres and European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME.

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

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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.

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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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Is Kenya Prepared For The 2022 General Elections?

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Is Kenya Prepared For The 2022 General Elections?

It is now time to deliberate on the state of electoral preparedness ahead of 2022's general election in Kenya. Many stakeholders such as The Youth Café, Election Observation Group (ELOG), The Kenya National Commission on Human rights (KNCHR) as well civil societies, faith-based organizations, members of the public and duty bearers involved in the election process, have a vested interest in the upcoming elections.

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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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Empowering Women, Youth, and Refugees: Mitigating Climate Change & Building Peace

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Empowering Women, Youth, and Refugees: Mitigating Climate Change & Building Peace

The impending crisis in Kenya is only one case study for the dire situations that threaten the global community due to climate change. However, there are several steps that we can take to alleviate the situation, and Kenya happens to be the perfect demonstration of this. By understanding climate change’s impact on women, youth, and refugees, a necessary dimension of climate change response is revealed.