This rapid analysis aims to understand how young civic actors in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA)1 region use digital tools for political and social participation, the topics that they are motivated by, and the opportunities and obstacles they encounter in their digital activism. The goal of the analysis is to serve as a conversation opener and to lead to more in-depth research and dialogue between stakeholders interested in advancing digital youth activism and civic engagement.
The Okoa Uchumi Campaign Citizen's Manifesto For Elections 2022 | Public Debt Accountability For Economic Justice.
The Okoa Uchumi Campaign is a civil society initiative committed to the goal of accountability in Kenya's public debt management. The dire state informs the campaign of debt management, which has been marred by opacity in decision making, mismanagement of debt expenditures, and flagrant violations of public finance requirements, which have contributed to the present economic crisis and a debt trap. The campaign is grounded in our constitutional responsibility to respect, uphold and defend the Constitution of Kenya.
The Youth Café Receives The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Youth Award 2021.
The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award is a non-profit organization financed by the City of Gothenburg, Region Västra Götaland and several member organizations and companies. It is the world’s largest sustainability award that aims to recognize and support outstanding contributions from around the world. The goal of the award is to stimulate creativity and achieve lasting synergies as it strives to strike the right balance between ecological, environmental, and social needs. The prize has been presented in Gothenburg since 2000. The WIN WIN Youth Award is an international award that aims to empower and reward young people who play an active role in the creation of a more sustainable future.
Digital Media Literacy And Youth Civic Reasoning In Kenya | Key Informant Interview Report
The Youth Café conducted Key Informant Interviews to expand our knowledge on media literacy in Kenya and the intervention measures that would apply. The information collected through these interviews informs the digital media literacy handbook that The Youth Café is designing for the Youth Excel project.
Impact Of Social Media On Youth Political Participation In Electoral Processes: A Comparative Study Of Nigeria And Kenya
Social media has been used by marginalized voices to raise issues of concern within the society, mobilize youth groups, and hold political leaders accountable for their campaign promises. The Youth Cafe has been part of an online event, Democracy In East Africa In The Wake Of The Coronavirus Pandemic: Challenges And Opportunities. Our main focus was on: The next generation and Youth inclusion in politics. Governments and policymakers in East Africa are reluctant to include youth in the formal political systems. What future do the youths want and how can they increase their participation in politics?