The Political Dialogue Village provided an opportunity for constructive, issue-based inter-party dialogue and debate on contemporary democracy issues. The running themes of this village revolved around the cyclical nature of elections and the issues that revolve around it. The villagers agreed that elections do not start and end on voting day; hence, there is a need to focus on the role of the citizens in Kenya’s electoral process as voters and accountability partners. Key discussions centred on topics such as public participation, accountability, legislative reforms, and gender parity.
A Comprehensive Analysis Of Youth Participation In Kenya's 2022 General Elections | Summary of Findings
This report is The Youth Cafe’s review of youth participation in 2022 General elections in Kenya. It builds on the previous reports by adding new data from the last two general elections, using age data from official electoral datasets., as well as other quantitative and qualitative data from 47 counties. The data is current as at 16 Jan 2023. Scholarly studies and information from interviews also helped provide a full picture of youth participation before, during and after elections in 2022. Key findings and examples of good practices on addressing youth under-representation are included throughout the report, as are recommendations for further action.
Report on The Youth Cafe and the United Nations Office Of The High Commissioner on Human Rights | Youth Engagement Session
On 25th May 2023, The Youth Cafe Collaborated with the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights Development and the Economic and Social Issues Branch (OHCHR DESIB) in a virtual Youth Engagement Session. This 90 minutes webinar session brought together youth from different countries and backgrounds in a dialogue to identify barriers to implementing economic, social and cultural rights and approaches to operationalize these rights as a framework for addressing local and global challenges, raising awareness of the young people across the world about economic, social and cultural rights; promote initiatives and diverse implications of the youth; and to strengthen the linkages between the youth-led organizations.
Promoting Entrepreneurship Among African Youth
Acknowledging the importance of investing in and creating space and opportunities for young people for them to realize their full potential, The Youth Cafe has proposed several initiatives geared towards youth empowerment. The AU Agenda 2063 recognises the need to do this as a prerequisite for achieving the socio-economic transformation of Africa. This initiative is aimed at reaching millions of youth from across the continent with opportunities and interventions in key areas of employment, entrepreneurship, education and engagement.
The Youth Cafe Climate Action Plan | Supporting The Youth Achieving Climate Action Plan
Since 2012, The Youth Cafe has been working with Young men and women in Kenya and around Africa in the fight for climate justice and environmental preservation. Our plan contains interventions in the areas of Renewable Energy, Agroforestry, Education and public awareness, Climate Smart Agriculture, and Water Resources conservation and the anticipated impacts. The goals of the plans are to promote cooperation between all stakeholders in the promotion of Sustainable development and Environmental conservation.
Safeguarding At The Youth Cafe | Our Policies And How To Report A Concern
Our Safeguarding Policy outlines our commitment to protecting anyone who comes into contact with The Youth Cafe from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse in all its forms. The Youth Cafe recognizes that these harms are gross human rights violations rooted in an imbalance of power, particularly gendered and sexualized abuses of power. This Policy is supported by the Child Safeguarding Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy, and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse (SHEA) at Work Policy.
IGLUS Quarterly Vol 8 Issue 2 | Housing Challenges In African Cities In Collaboration With IGLUS
There is a need to re-examine current processes and policies to enable short-term and long-term solutions to informal urban housing in African cities. By considering this, in this issue of Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems (IGLUS) Quarterly having four unique articles, we will discuss the growing concern of providing equitable and accessible options for youth housing by also reviewing the current approaches, best practices and case studies currently being utilized with a focus in African cities within the urban realm
Intersectional Rapid Gender Analysis in Embakasi | Advancing Youth Digital Media and Online Civic Reasoning
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.
Kenya & Indonesia Virtual Trans-Cultural Workshop.
In regards to this, The Youth Cafe, in partnership with the Indonesia Youth Foundation, held a 3-day Kenya & Indonesia virtual Trans-cultural workshop; “Buddies Without Borders: Amplifying Cultures & Promoting Diversity,” objectified to Promote cultures and heritages of Indonesia and Kenya, Build mutual understanding and tolerance between Indonesian and Kenyan youths, Bridge overseas friendship and networking, Explore new cultural facets from the two countries (such as language, food, traditions, art, and fashion) and deepen the intercultural connection as well as Flourish diversity cross-cultural skills in a globalized world.
What Does It Mean For Young People In East Africa To Engage Meaningfully With Society At Large?
The Youth Cafe, an entity wholly devoted to fostering positive change in society, has been invited to co-lead and facilitate the important East Africa Youth Policy Review for Leap Leadership Institute's outstanding leadership courses. Throughout this review and accompanying coursework, youth professionals will learn new concepts as well as implement programs centered around promoting a progressive future for young Africans.