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September 4, 2023

African Youth, Democratic Governance

Young People Re-defining the Future of Democratic Processes in Africa

editor TYC

September 4, 2023

African Youth, Democratic Governance

Young People Re-defining the Future of Democratic Processes in Africa

On the 11th of August 2023, The Youth Cafe, in partnership with Youth Democracy Cohort and the European Union, organized a webinar under the subject of ‘Young People re-defining the future of democratic processes in Africa.’ This 90-minute webinar explored how young people, especially young women, can take an active and meaningful role in shaping the democratic processes in Africa. This webinar was part of a broader project, “The Ignite African Youth Project” and was in line with the commemoration of International Youth Day 2023 under the theme ‘Green skills for youth towards a sustainable world’, highlighting the need for empowering youth with the skills necessary to drive sustainability initiatives at local and global levels.

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August 22, 2023

Developing Youth, Global Youth Innovations, Sustainability

Sustainable Development And Youth Empowerment

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August 22, 2023

Developing Youth, Global Youth Innovations, Sustainability

Sustainable Development And Youth Empowerment

Empowering young people involves recognizing their potential and valuing their contributions to society. It encompasses aspects such as education, employment, civic engagement, leadership development, and access to resources. While sustainable development refers to a holistic approach to economic, social, and environmental progress that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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May 29, 2023

organizational capacity, East Africa Philanthropy

Youth-Led Organizations Ecosystem Strengthening | Regional Development | Take Part In The Survey Now

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May 29, 2023

organizational capacity, East Africa Philanthropy

The participating organization stands a chance to participate in a case study and feature in the Eastern Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN) conference alongside The Youth Cafe for the case study presentation. If you are a youth-led organization based in Eastern Africa, we would like to request your assistance by responding to the questionnaire below. The questionnaire is to be filled out by the organization’s senior management, such as the Founder, Director and Manager.

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August 23, 2022

Financial Literacy Program For The Kenyan Youths

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August 23, 2022

Financial Literacy Program For The Kenyan Youths

The Financial Literacy program for Kenyan youths is a collaboration between The Youth Cafe and the Co-operative Bank of Kenya. Throughout the project, The Youth Cafe leads the management while staff at Cooperative Bank form part of the core management team, and leads the partnership's technical excellence. This project is aimed to assist in demystifying the banking sector and offer expert advice, and educate the youth to improve their ability to make sound financial decisions in areas such as Credit and Debt:

Mwarabu Nina

April 13, 2022

Cultural Diversity, Youth Participation, Virtual Meetings, Indonesian Youth, Transcultural, Kenyan Youth, Digital Spaces

Buddies Without Borders | Amplifying Cultures And Promoting Diversity.

Mwarabu Nina

April 13, 2022

Cultural Diversity, Youth Participation, Virtual Meetings, Indonesian Youth, Transcultural, Kenyan Youth, Digital Spaces

Working towards achieving this vision, The Youth Café, in partnership with Indonesian Youth Foundation, is organizing a youth virtual cultural exchange intended to be an event where Kenyan and Indonesian youth between the ages of 16 and 35 engage and network and build linkages. The workshop will open up the world to the wide diversity and richness of Indonesian and Kenyan culture, a fascinating tale of two countries waiting to happen. Kenyan and Indonesian youth will be able to showcase their talents and the rich diversity of their cultures in food, language, traditions, and fashion.

Mwarabu Nina

April 11, 2022

Civically Online, Communication Strategies, Digital Media Literacy, Digital Technologies, Education And Skills, Emerging Technology, Global Crisis, Implementation Research, Innovative Solutions, Internet Communications

A Tool To Curb The Spread Of Misinformation And Disinformation Online.

Mwarabu Nina

April 11, 2022

Civically Online, Communication Strategies, Digital Media Literacy, Digital Technologies, Education And Skills, Emerging Technology, Global Crisis, Implementation Research, Innovative Solutions, Internet Communications

In collaboration with United Nations Development Programme Accelerator Lab Kenya and the Healthy Internet Project (HIP) incubated at Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED), Busara Center for Behavioral Economics conducted a live behavioral science experimental demonstration of the Healthy Internet Project (HIP) plug-in, an open-source web browser extension that allows users to flag content online anonymously: it is intended to help curb the spread of lies, abuse, and fear-mongering, as well as to uplift useful ideas on the internet.

Mwarabu Nina

April 5, 2022

Africa Youth Day, African Union, African-European, Conference On Covid-19, Financing Development, Global Pandemic, Global Summit, Sustainable Development

The Sixth European Union - African Union Summit.

Mwarabu Nina

April 5, 2022

Africa Youth Day, African Union, African-European, Conference On Covid-19, Financing Development, Global Pandemic, Global Summit, Sustainable Development

The heads of state or the government of the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) met for the sixth European Union - African Union summit in Brussels on 17 and 18 February 2022. The meeting was co-chaired by the President of the European Council, H.E Mr. Charles Michel, and the President of Senegal and the Chairperson of the AU, H.E Mr. Macky Sall. Ahead of the summit, EU leaders took part in an informal meeting of the members of the European Union Council on the latest developments related to Russia and Ukraine. EU and AU leaders agreed on a joint vision for a renewed partnership.

Mwarabu Nina

April 5, 2022

Africa Youth Day, African Union, African-European, EU Delegation to Kenya

The Youth Café Takes Part In The Africa - Europe Week.

Mwarabu Nina

April 5, 2022

Africa Youth Day, African Union, African-European, EU Delegation to Kenya

In the margins of the 6th European Union - African Union summit on 17 and 18 February 2022, over 10,000 delegates from Europe, Africa, and beyond participated in the first Africa-Europe Week together with 15,000 delegates in the 7th EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF). Hosted in a hybrid format in Brussels and virtually, during over 100 sessions, panel discussions, and concerts, the first edition of the Africa-Europe week was a key moment to bring together young people, civil society, and the private sector from Africa and Europe to discuss the aspects of the Africa-EU Partnership that matter to them the most. The Africa-Europe week aimed to strengthen the links connecting people from Africa and Europe.

Mwarabu Nina

March 14, 2022

African Civil Society, Emerging Technology, Innovative Solutions, Research, Science & Technology, Youth Mental Health

Collaborative Futures Workshop | How New Technologies Can Support Social Justice Organizations In East Africa.

Mwarabu Nina

March 14, 2022

African Civil Society, Emerging Technology, Innovative Solutions, Research, Science & Technology, Youth Mental Health

The Youth Café was invited for a 3-day Collaborative Futures Workshop, which is a hybrid hackathon and fellowship designed to help you, and fellow social justice organizations and leaders envision ways that emerging creative technology can expand your impact, understand how new technologies will shape your work and how we can change these technologies, and learn how to act on this knowledge in partnership with East Africa's boldest creatives and technologists using a Do It Yourself (DIY) ethos and active collaboration.

Mwarabu Nina

March 7, 2022

A Pathway For Action, Democratic Governance, Developing Youth, Economic Inclusion, Generation Democracy, Insights Into Youth, Kenya Youth Manifesto, Sustainable Development, Unemployment, Urbanization, Youth Empowerment, Youth Inclusion, Youth-Led Solutions

National Youth Summit For Developing A Youth Manifesto 2022 | Magnifying The Visibility Of Youth Leaders.

Mwarabu Nina

March 7, 2022

A Pathway For Action, Democratic Governance, Developing Youth, Economic Inclusion, Generation Democracy, Insights Into Youth, Kenya Youth Manifesto, Sustainable Development, Unemployment, Urbanization, Youth Empowerment, Youth Inclusion, Youth-Led Solutions

National Youth Summit For Developing A Youth Manifesto 2022 | Magnifying The Visibility Of Youth Leaders.

The Youth Summit on Magnifying the Visibility of Youth Leaders was a unique in-person event designed by young people for young people. The summit was convened by the International Republican Institute and The Youth Café and organized with strategic partners, including 254 Youth Policy Café, The Global Development Incubator, and The Global Opportunity Youth Network support. The summit convened 40 youth, including youth political aspirants and civil society representatives with diverse sectoral knowledge on policy issues and priorities for the Kenyan youth. The three-day summit called on young people from all over Kenya to discuss the needs of youth that will integrate into the Kenya Youth Manifesto 2022.