Civil Societies as agents of Change in Africa

Civil Societies as agents of Change in Africa

Despite having strong research and accountability measures for government promises, the civil society is also prominent for various multi-million dollar grant-based projects that are community-oriented. There is a tendency for many civil institutions to work with volunteers who often bring vast resources, information or skills necessary for the achievement and development of many community projects. The unitary aspect that makes many civil societies excellent in what they do is the scope-centered approach that leads to identification of a specific thematic area or target group for action. The same way that The Youth café has identified youths as the organization’s core, there are other organizations that have specified their operation base in the same way. With the help of initiatives like Generation Equity Forum, many organizations are working towards specific sustainable development goals that unite them. Working with regional institutions has become easier and definitely, more sustainable.

How The DIAR (Diversity Inclusion Awards And Recognition) 2020 Gala Dinner Went Down

How The DIAR (Diversity Inclusion Awards And Recognition) 2020 Gala Dinner Went Down

The Youth Café was honoured to have the director, Willice Onyango as a recognized and awarded youth leader in the country. The Youth Café is proud to be a youth-led and youth-serving organization that has embraced the strength and resourcefulness of young people. The dimensions of exclusion that The Youth Café addresses are economic, social, political and cultural. The Youth Café has an active and popular admission of interns and volunteers to its programs which builds the capacity of young people in different skill sets. We have worked with over 2000 interns who come from different countries as well as cultural and religious backgrounds. Our plan to work with interns and volunteers is a strategic decision that is designed to involve as many qualified youths as possible in development decisions.

COVID Recovery | Scoping an Intervention in Youth Mental Health Support in Kenya

COVID Recovery | Scoping an Intervention in Youth Mental Health Support in Kenya

The Youth Cafe in collaboration with the University of Sussex (UK) through Sussex Writes, have won the 2021 Global Challenges Fund for a project that is working to formulate a contextually-appropriate psychosocial intervention model, aiming to improve youth mental health, promote social inclusion and strengthen post-pandemic resilience in Kenya. With mental health disorders left untreated, these conditions have serious detrimental effects on young people’s developmental progress, family life and educational achievement, with long-term risks for poor health, social marginalisation and unemployment in adulthood. COVID-19 has increased threats to mental ill health and worsened pre-existing global inequalities in access to adequate care. Addressing these challenges is essential to achieving post-COVID recovery, given the close links between youth mental health, social disability and economic development.

Reflecting On Youth, Peace And Security At The ICGLR Regional Multifunctional Youth Forum 

Reflecting On Youth, Peace And Security At The  ICGLR Regional Multifunctional Youth Forum 

The meeting assessed the implementation of the ICGLR Heads of State and Government Declaration on Youth Unemployment and the Pact on Security, Stability and development. Further, it looked at ways of developing the ICGLR Regional Action Plan on UNSC Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security as adopted by the ICGLR Heads of State and Government during their 8th Ordinary Summit held on 20th November 2020. The meeting also received presentations on the UNSCR 1325 process for peer learning. This came on the heels of a developments in the region, including elections in the Republic of Burundi, Tanzania and Central Africa Republic.

Where Are You Going? Envisioning Human Mobility For 2050 | Policy Kitchen Challenge

Where Are You Going? Envisioning Human Mobility For 2050 | Policy Kitchen Challenge

The Open Think Tank Network members - Agora (UK), Foraus (CH), Polis180 (DE), and Ponto (AT) - plan to experiment with a participatory foresight methodology to create explorative future scenarios on how people move across the world by 2050. The Youth Cafe has partnered with the Open Think Tank Network on this policy project called “The Future for Human Mobility”.

CRI, UNESCO, The Youth Cafe, And +150 Partners Hosted A Global Online Festival For International Day Of Education

CRI, UNESCO, The Youth Cafe, And +150 Partners Hosted A Global Online Festival For International Day Of Education

The Youth Cafe has been honored to be part of a global online festival for the International Day of Education hosted by LearningPlanet. In a time when schools, universities, and youth are so deeply affected by the pandemic, the #LearningPlanet Festival provided a timely opportunity to celebrate education as a powerful way to collectively move forward. The Youth Cafe had an opportunity to showcase the organization, particularly on our education and skills work. The organization is working towards increasing the creation of opportunities for young people to develop employability skills and competencies to take on future challenges and opportunities in the society “21st-century skills” or soft skills like critical thinking, communication skills, and adaptability.

Africa Union Solidarity Visits

Africa Union Solidarity Visits

Despite Covid-19 (im)mobility, the African Union Youth Envoy, Ms. Aya Chebbi has been on the ground for solidarity missions. In November, she visited Namibia and South Sudan and addressed Kenyan youth during the Launch of the Kenya NiMiMi national Campaign. In a courtesy call with His Excellency President Hage G Geingob at the State House of the Republic of Namibia, the envoy presented the Report on Greater Inclusion of African Youth in Public Service and Governance.

Just Released | The Youth Cafe 2020 Annual Impact Report

Just Released | The Youth Cafe 2020 Annual Impact Report

The Youth Cafe is proud to share the eighth Impact Report produced based on the Social Return on Investment methodology. The average Social Return on Investment ratio for The Youth Cafe is 1:12, meaning that an investment of $1 delivers $12 value in terms of positive social impact. The present report outlines the main activities and projects carried out by The Youth Cafe from January to December 2020. The activities were developed and implemented in compliance with The Youth Cafe Strategic approved Plan for 2018-2023 and The 2017 Youth Manifesto.

Africa Union Youth Letter | A Call To Action By The Youth Cafe

Africa Union  Youth Letter | A Call To Action By The Youth Cafe

The Africa we want to live in is one that sees every young person involved in its development and flourishing. We want to see young Africans from all the African states, enabled to join hands and work collectively, in peace and in unity. We want to use those hands, our strengths and the power of our minds to collectively, creatively, and innovatively raise Africa up to great heights and with our abundant resources, be a blessing to the world.