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The Youth Café Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus Takes Part In The U.S. Department Of State’s Summit For Democracy.

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The Youth Café Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus Takes Part In The U.S. Department Of State’s Summit For Democracy.

The Youth Cafés Executive Director, Mr. Willice Onyango, as a Kenyan youth representative, attended the Youth Town Hall, moderated by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Mr. Willice asked his question as follows; Today, we find many young people want to engage in politics but are disheartened by the negative image projected by the current political elite and their apparent inability to tackle multiple crises. What do you think about nontraditional paths to political leadership, and how effective are non-formal education approaches in developing democratic attitudes particularly among youth?

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Statement Of The Chairperson Of The African Union Commission On The Occasion Of Africa Youth Day

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Statement Of The Chairperson Of The African Union Commission On The Occasion Of Africa Youth Day

On the 1st of November, The Youth Café and the African Union Commission celebrated African Youth Day. The Chairperson Of The African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, delivered an inspiring statement on the importance of investing in African Youth to create the Africa We want.

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African Economic Outlook 2021 | A Youth Lens

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African Economic Outlook 2021 | A Youth Lens

Every year, the OECD Development Centre, the African Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa publish a report that focuses on the economics of most African countries. The report reviews the recent economic situation and predicts the short-term interrelated economic, social, and political evolution of all African economies.

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Excerpt Seven From A Recent Interview With University College London | Adoption Of International Standards Of Practice For Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystems

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Excerpt Seven From A Recent Interview With University College London | Adoption Of International Standards Of Practice For Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystems

Earlier this year, The Youth Café was interviewed by Eliana Summer-Galai, a Masters student with the Institute of Global Prosperity at University College London (UCL). This interview was to provide insight into her research on the Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem. This is the seventh post of the series on Do you think that the adoption of International standards/ ways of practice is right for the Kenyan SEE or does it need to consider local context?

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Excerpt Two From A Recent Interview With University College London | The Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem Landscape

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Excerpt Two From A Recent Interview With University College London | The Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem Landscape

Earlier this year, The Youth Café was interviewed by Eliana Summer-Galai, a Masters student with the Institute of Global Prosperity at University College London (UCL). This interview was to provide insight into her research on the Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem. This is the second post of the series on How we would describe the Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem landscape.

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Attending LEAP Africa's Youth Day Of Service Press Conference

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Attending LEAP Africa's Youth Day Of Service Press Conference

The Youth Day of Service press conference that was held on the 22nd July 2021, aimed at providing deeper insight into the inspiration and strategic planning of the annual week long event held from 12th August to 18th August, to coincide with the International Youth Day. Representatives from The Youth Café attended the virtual press conference to show support as implementing partners for this years YDoS event.

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Women Empowerment Measures in Kenya | Marking 10 Years Since Implementation Of The Devolution Government

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Women Empowerment Measures in Kenya | Marking 10 Years Since Implementation Of The Devolution Government

By Caroline Wanjiru Kamau

The quest for uplifting women started when movements for women's rights grew in strength and intensity in the past. There was a need to develop the roles of women in society and their participation in decision-making processes. Today, there are many organizations locally and internationally that support the development of women in various capacities.

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Preparing Africa’s graduates for today | The Youth Cafe

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Preparing Africa’s graduates for today | The Youth Cafe

BY RAPHAEL OBONYO

Many Africans with advanced qualifications are finding their university degrees are just not enough to land a job in the current market. Ruth Rono graduated from Chuka University, Kenya, in 2015 with first-class honours. Without a job after many years of trying, Ms. Rono was forced to take menial jobs such as working on people’s farms.