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How Does The Youth Café Embody Purposeful, Ethical, And Value-Based Leadership In Africa?

How Does The Youth Café Embody Purposeful, Ethical, And Value-Based Leadership In Africa?

The basis for the prioritization of youth development is rooted in Our Strategic Plan, which looks at today's youth bulge as an opportunity for development and economic growth. The prioritization of youth development has made The Youth Café the leading organization in realizing sizable, lasting, and positive changes in the lives of young people in Africa. Youthful audacity to dream big and execute those dreams is essential in tackling Africa's daunting challenges today. Fostered by grassroots knowledge, The Youth Café commits to reducing youth deprivation and socio-economic empowerment resulting in transformative change.

Policy Interventions And Measures Ahead Of The 2022 General Elections.

Policy Interventions And Measures Ahead Of The 2022 General Elections.

The Youth Café, in its mandate to safeguard the public's interest, is investing in different policy interventions that have a direct bearing on the citizens, and accountability of the Kenyan Government. The 2022 elections are viewed as a moment to raise the integrity bar and root corrupt leaders out of office. During the past few years, corruption has increased significantly in the country. The whole idea of corruption has been ethnicized and politicized, allowing leaders and Kenyan citizens today to disregard the question of accountability, and as a result, we have performed poorly in the fight against corruption.

Spotlight On 2020 High Level Political Forum (HLPF) | Realizing The Decade Of Action And Delivery For Sustainable Development

Spotlight On 2020 High Level Political Forum  (HLPF) | Realizing The Decade Of Action And Delivery For Sustainable Development

The meeting of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development in 2020 was held from 7 July - 16 July 2020, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and limitations on in-person meetings and international travel, the HLPF 2020 was held virtually for the first time including all side and special events. The HLPF annual meeting is the core United Nations platform for follow- up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Sixth Session Of The Africa Regional Forum On Sustainable Development | The Youth Cafe

Sixth Session Of The Africa Regional Forum On Sustainable Development | The Youth Cafe

The Youth Cafe is taking part in the Regional Forum from 24-25 February, 2020. The Forum is an intergovernmental platform convened by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and the United Nations system to review progress, share experiences and lessons learned, and build consensus on recommendations in the form of key messages to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union.