On 14 August 2025, The third session of the Voices United Series, titled “The Power of the Story: Messaging that Moves People, Policies, and Peace,” brought together over 25 participants from Kajiado, with WYDE partners joining from Nairobi and Uganda. The session highlighted storytelling’s transformative role in advocacy and peacebuilding, creating an engaging and insightful space for shared learning and dialogue.
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.