The Second World Social Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, from 4 to 6 November 2025, brings together Heads of State and Government, ministers, and delegates from around the globe., thirty years after the landmark 1995 Copenhagen Summit. The Summit will provide a unique opportunity to assess progress, address gaps, and renew global commitments to the three interrelated pillars of social development: Poverty eradication , Full and productive employment and decent work for all, and Social integration.
The Youth Café Champions Youth Innovation At The Africa–Europe Innovation Fair 2025
The Youth Café, a core member of the Africa–Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) Consortium, took centre stage at the highly anticipated Africa–Europe Innovation Fair 2025, a flagship event organised by the European Commission in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). Held under the unifying theme “Enabling That Step Forward,” the Fair brought together cutting-edge research, policy leadership, and market-ready innovation across Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean.
Pan-African Leaders Adopt Landmark Call To Action On Health, Environment, And Climate
Africa has taken a major step toward strengthening the continent’s climate and health resilience following the successful conclusion of the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change, and Health, held in Nairobi.
The conference brought together scientists, policymakers, health professionals, environmental agencies, development partners, civil society, and youth representatives. Participants reaffirmed a unified commitment to safeguarding human health and protecting Africa’s ecosystems in the face of rising climate threats.
The gathering culminated in the adoption of the Pan-African Call to Action on Enhanced Leadership in Health, Environment, and Climate Action (HECA), a comprehensive declaration that sets the direction for coordinated, Africa-led climate and health interventions.
Strengthening Research Excellence: Horizon Europe Grant Writing Workshop Empowers Kenyan Innovators
On 3 November 2025, The Youth Café participated in the Hybrid Workshop on Grant Writing for Kenyan Researchers and Innovators held at the University of Nairobi’s Chandaria Auditorium. Organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Kenya in collaboration with the University of Nairobi (UON), the Delegation of the EU to the African Union, and EURAXESS Africa, the workshop brought together policymakers, researchers, innovators, and academic leaders to strengthen Kenya’s participation in Horizon Europe’s Africa Initiatives and enhance access to EU-funded research and innovation opportunities. The full-day event aimed to equip participants with practical skills in grant writing, proposal development, and consortium building—key pillars in advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) excellence across Africa.
TYC At The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) | Accelerating Global Climate Solutions | Financing For Africa's Resilient And Green Development
The ACS will bring together leaders from Africa and beyond: Heads of State and Government, development partners, intergovernmental organizations, private sector, academia, Indigenous Peoples, civil society organizations, women, and youth.
This diverse gathering aims to design and catalyze African-led solutions for climate change and deliberate on how to leverage both domestic and international climate financing, rooted in African priorities and local innovation, to accelerate implementation of existing commitments.
Press Release | Fourth International Conference On Financing For Development Delivers Renewed Hope And Action For Sustainable Development
The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development concluded today in Sevilla, Spain, with 130 initiatives turning the Sevilla Commitment or Compromiso de Sevilla into action through concrete steps to boost investment in sustainable development, address the debt crisis afflicting many of the world’s poorest countries, and give developing countries a stronger voice in the international financing architecture.
Future Of Democratic Renewal Depends On Innovation, Partnerships And Youth Leadership | Global Democracy Coalition Africa Regional Forum Communique
This high-level Forum brought together nearly 1000 participants, 230 participants in person at Daystar University and over 500 participants online, from 14 African countries, representing civil society organizations, policymakers, youth movements, environmental justice advocates, and democracy practitioners. The event served as a critical platform for stakeholders to assess the state of democratic resilience, anti-corruption measures, electoral integrity, and climate governance in the region.
The Voice and Value of Democracy in Africa Communique | Decisions and Commitments From The Global Diplomatic Dialogue 2024
The Global Diplomatic Dialogue on "The Voice and Value of Democracy in Africa and Climate Change Governance Simulation" highlighted the vital role of democracy in addressing Africa's governance and climate challenges. Under the theme "Empowering Democracy: Civic Participation, Digital Innovation, and Climate Change Governance", it aimed to reshape governance systems for resilience and inclusivity in the digital and climate era.
Communique | Decisions And Commitments From The Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum 2024
The AFS Forum 2024 underscored and reaffirmed the fundamental importance of food systems, and the critical situation faced by the food and agriculture sectors on this continent. Under the theme “Innovate, Accelerate, and Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation in a Digital and Climate Era”, it set out to launch Africa’s food systems into a transformative era based on sustainability and resilience.
Empowering Women In Arid And Semi-Arid Lands | The Youth Café’s Impact At Bridging Voices for ASAL Women
Notable speakers at the event included Katarina Leligdonova, Ambassador of Slovakia to Kenya; Harriette Chiggai, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights; and Charlene Ruto, Youth Champion and Climate Action Advocate. Their contributions provided valuable insights into the multifaceted issues impacting ASAL women.