Empowering young people involves recognizing their potential and valuing their contributions to society. It encompasses aspects such as education, employment, civic engagement, leadership development, and access to resources. While sustainable development refers to a holistic approach to economic, social, and environmental progress that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The Youth Cafe's Remarks At Black, Asian, And Minority Ethnic ( BAME ) Conference
There was last year a study was done about venture, the venture funds that come into the African continent and most especially the East African region. It was 90% of the total venture capital fund that came out from abroad, went into white-run start-ups. So we become a minority in our own certain because we don’t have that access to funding. And this can easily, easily be swayed off if we just build systems that sort of bridge the gap.
Full Speech By The Youth Cafe Representative At The African-European Parliamentary Initiative Covid-19 Conference | The Youth Cafe
Young people are a tremendous and essential asset worth investing in, which is why it is very important not to overlook the influence of the youth during a global crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In Africa alone, young people number 845 million: at The Youth Cafe, we believe that this gives the world 845 million reasons to work with them. In increasing numbers, young people in Africa are proactively combating the spread of the virus and working to mitigate and address the pandemic’s impacts.