Equipping young people in Kenya and at large Africa with key media literacy, critical thinking, and fact-checking skills in today’s world is of high importance. Now more than ever young people need to improve the manner in which they use digital media not only for their own benefit but also for the betterment of their country’s development. This Intersectional Rapid Gender Analysis Report was seeking to identify the challenges and needs women, men, boys, girls, and gender non-conforming persons in Embakasi are facing when it comes to digital media literacy and civic engagement.
Intersectional Rapid Gender Analysis in Kisumu County
Currently, women and girls still face discrimination despite the Kenya’s progressive policy frameworks though the country is slowly shifting towards total integration of gender roles which is reflected in women’s education, professional achievement, and family income contributions. The goal of the Youth Excel positive youth development is to promote positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strength.