The Youth Cafe (TYC) joins other national, regional, and international bodies in commemorating the African Anti-Corruption Day. This is a day set aside by the African Union to commemorate the adoption of the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption, in which Kenya is a signatory. The Youth Cafe resonates with this year’s theme, which is “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.” from the premise that human rights are the fundamental standards of dignity to which every individual is entitled.
Draft Ministerial Declaration Of The High-Level Segment Of The 2024 Session Of The Economic And Social Council
Ministerial Declaration of the high-level segment of the 2024 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the 2024 high-level political forum on sustainable development, convened under the auspices of the Council, on the theme: “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions”
Nairobi Youth Statement | Make Development Work for Youth
The youths attending the Second High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) are coming together and rallying for inclusive development that works for us and with us. This statement is a reflection of youth’s eagerness and strong intent to be involved and actively participate as equal and independent partners in practical development cooperation – a discourse and a process that does not only shape our societies comprehensively today but our future and those of the coming generations ahead.
Community Health Workers: The Unsung Heroes In Africa’s COVID-19 Response
The WHO defines Community Health Workers (CHWs) as lay people who live in the communities they serve and who function as a critical link between those communities and the primary-healthcare system. In Africa, they provide low-cost interventions for common maternal and pediatric health problems such as pneumonia, diarrhea, undernutrition, malaria, HIV, measles and now COVID-19. They also assist with immunization.
A Healthier Future Starts Today
“In my work, I strive to improve the health, hygiene and well-being of women, children and infants, especially those at the base of the pyramid. The future of Africa will be determined by her young people. A lot of young Africans are changing the narrative through their work across the continent. It’s that can-do spirit that inspires me. As he sees it, it’s up to young leaders to advocate for change in their communities, setting the stage for a better, brighter future.”