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.
The Global Diplomatic Dialogue | The Voice and Value of Democracy in Africa including Climate Change Governance Simulation
The dialogue on ‘The Voice and Value of Democracy in Africa’ was held at Riara University in Nairobi on November 19, 2024. The event, co-organized by The Youth Café in collaboration with Riara University, brought together diverse stakeholders, including students, government leaders, representatives from civic society organizations, digital innovators, scholars, experts and activists. The event was both physical and streamed live for virtual participants. The total number of participants was 78. Notably, 59% of the participants were aged 20-30 years while 58% were female, highlighting the emphasis on women and youth inclusivity in the dialogue.