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The Role of Youth In Peacebuilding And Conflict Resolution

The Role of Youth In Peacebuilding And Conflict Resolution

The youth, products of their communities, are key agents of peacebuilding, especially those who have experienced conflict firsthand. These young people have key roles to play in peace processes since they have a clear vision of what peace could look like in their countries and communities and have the drive to work towards the realisation of these goals.

Preparing Africa’s graduates for today | The Youth Cafe

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.