youth engagement

Advocacy Action Plan | Supporting Youth-Led Advocacy In Democratic Governance

Advocacy Action Plan | Supporting Youth-Led Advocacy In Democratic Governance

This action plan is a result of the Youth-Led Advocacy in Democratic Governance toolkit aimed to facilitate and enhance the advocacy efforts in the democratic processes of young people especially young women in Africa.The toolkit is a true youth regional community effort and we want to thank the diverse young people, who shared their ideas, talents, time and commitment.

Promoting Youth Engagement and Employment in Agriculture and Food Systems

Promoting Youth Engagement and  Employment in Agriculture and Food Systems

Unemployment rates for youth are three times higher than for adults in all world regions, and a vast majority of unemployed youth are young women. Among people who do have jobs, youth have a higher incidence of working poverty and vulnerable employment than adults. Youth also face serious barriers in accessing land, credit, and other productive assets for establishing their own livelihoods, and many young people