The Youth Café, in partnership with Circles of Hope, convened a dynamic CSOs Networking Forum that brought together organizations from Nairobi, Kajiado, and Uganda, with expectations of Zambia joining. The session, moderated by Esther Nora (The Youth Café) and Hellen Bhoke (Circles of Hope), was designed as a collaborative platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring partnerships.
Voices United Series - Session 1 | Claiming The Civic Space – Understanding Power, Voice & Participation
The Voices United training session on Reclaiming Civic Space was held virtually via Zoom on 24 July, 2024, bringing together 25 participants, with a majority (59%) aged between 20–30 years and 58% identifying as female, highlighting the strong emphasis on inclusive youth and gender representation, primarily youth leaders and representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs). The session was organized by The Youth Café, and focused on exploring the evolving landscape of civic engagement in Kenya, emphasizing the strategic role of youth and women in promoting democratic governance.