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How is Africa responding to the threat of Covid-19? Is it realistic for African countries to go on lockdown – or is social distancing an impossible ask? What has been learnt from the responses to past epidemics, particularly Ebola, and what can Africa teach the world through its experiences of public health emergencies? And what are opportunities for all of us, Africans and Europeans, in comparing and combining our approaches to Covid-19?
This Web Conference will be hosted by Mike Murphy, broadcaster and presenter of the Senior Times podcast.
This Web Conference will be opened by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, who will be introduced by Brendan Howlin TD, former Irish Health for Minister, former leader of the Irish Labour Party and Vice President of AEPI.
Speakers Include:
Hon. Martha Karua, Former Minister for Justice in Kenya, member of the AEPI Advisory Board and social justice advocate.
Lord (David) Chidgey, Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group’s Report, “Lessons from Ebola Affected Communities”, and Board Member, AEPI.
Dr. Ciara Conlan, Medical Doctor working in infectious diseases and a member of Access to Medicines Ireland.
Ms. Sally Hayden, Award-Winning Irish Journalist based in Uganda covering Uganda, Sudan and migration issues in Libya.
Dr. Ouma Oluga, Chief Officer of Health at the Nairobi Metropolitan Service, Kenya.
Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Makerere University School of Public Health, Uganda.
Mr. Bidemi Bayode, Public Relations, Communications and Digital Strategy Associate at The Youth Cafe, a pan-African youth empowerment organisation.
African-European Parliamentarians Initiative
Organizer of Responding to Covid-19: The Situation in Africa
The purpose of AEPI support in strengthening parliaments is to promote democratic political processes through the empowering of key democratic institutions and accountability mechanisms. Parliaments are a pillar of democracy and ideally provide the principal forum for articulating public concern, influencing governmental policy and overseeing key governance processes. They also provide a potentially valuable partner in pursuing development objectives and the promotion of human rights strategies. An effective parliament is therefore vital in securing a stable political settlement and system of governance which is responsive to the people.
The Youth Cafe
The Youth Cafe (TYC) was launched in 2012 by a group of bright and motivated young people who were honoured to be selected to give input to the United Nations High Level Panel of Eminent Persons on Post 2015 Agenda outreach consultations. Together they devised the model that The Youth Cafe utilizes today. This partnership is a unique, pioneering collaboration in the field of international development. Bolstered by grassroots knowledge, the Executive Director has dedicated his life to bringing hope to young people.
The Youth Café: The Youth Café is a Non-profit youth organization founded in Kenya in 2012 and incorporated in 2014 as a company by limited guarantee (No. PVT-9XUEYZM). Since our founding, our strategy has been to look at today's youth bulge in Africa as an opportunity for development and economic growth. Working across eight program areas critical to Africa’s youth, we aim to model, inspire, inform, and advance youth-led approaches to sustainable development, environmental stewardship, social equity, democratic governance, and economic viability by utilizing innovative research, media, policy, advocacy, as well as cross-cultural and intergenerational partnerships. To date, we have reached 1.6 million young men and women across Africa.
While active on a number of cross-cutting issues, our eight priority areas are: 1)Peace and Security (including Preventing Violent Extremism); 2) Governance and Political Inclusion: Accountability; 3) Governance and Political Inclusion: Remittances; 4) Culture, Arts and Sports; 5) Education and Vocational Skills; 6) Business, Job Creation and Entrepreneurship; 7) Universal Health Coverage; and 8) Environmental Preservation and Climate Change. These themes provide an organizing structure that underpins the development and implementation of our initiatives,which prioritize reducing youth deprivation and socio-economic and political empowerment. At the heart of our work lies the notion of partnership with wide-ranging actors, including Member States, international organizations, the United Nations, foundations, youth organizations, and grassroots civil society. This helps multiply and amplify our impact and relevance.
Contact: info@theyouthcafe.com