As the world prepares for a more ambitious phase of Africa–Europe cooperation on sustainable energy, The Youth Café had the privilege of joining the Annual Stakeholder Forum of the Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy (LEAP-RE), held on 21 October 2025. This gathering marked a historic milestone: the official transition from LEAP-RE to its successor, the Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE).
Africa–Europe Innovation Platform Stakeholders Meeting: Centering Youth to Build a Resilient, Inclusive Innovation Future
The inaugural Africa–Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) Stakeholders Meeting, held on October 22, 2025, in Brussels, marked a major milestone in strengthening cross-continental collaboration for innovation. As an active member of the AEIP consortium, The Youth Café played a strategic role, championing youth priorities, elevating voices often sidelined in high-level discussions, and reaffirming the critical role of young people in shaping resilient and inclusive innovation ecosystems.
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.
African Statistics Day 2025: The Youth Café’s Participation And Key Reflections
The Youth Café is pleased to share highlights from our participation in African Statistics Day 2025, commemorated on 18 November 2025 under the leadership of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). This annual event brings together statisticians, policymakers, development practitioners, and civil society to emphasize the crucial role of data and statistics in driving Africa’s sustainable development.
This year’s theme, “Leveraging innovations in data and statistics to promote a just, peaceful, inclusive and prosperous society for Africans”, strongly aligned with our mission to champion youth-centered, evidence-based development across the continent.
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.
Africa’s Innovation Future: AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2025 Comes To Nairobi
The stage is set for one of Africa’s most influential innovation events, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2025, taking place from October 13–15, 2025 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Gigiri.
Now in its 10th edition, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering (AAG2025) brings together over 1,000 innovators, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders from across the continent and beyond. The event’s theme, “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships, Progress,” captures a bold vision for a connected, sustainable, and inclusive innovation ecosystem across Africa.
Fortifying The Frontier: Digital Safety And Resilience For Kenya’s Electoral Actors | Digital Media Literacy
As political narratives increasingly unfold in the digital sphere, the security of individuals, information, and democratic processes themselves hinges on robust cyber defenses. Recognizing this critical challenge, The Youth Café hosted a crucial webinar on Friday, September 12, 2025, titled “Digital Safety During Elections.”
Navigating the New Information Frontier: Safeguarding Elections And Information Integrity In The Age Of AI And Deepfakes | Digital Media Literacy
In an age where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, our ability to distinguish between truth and fiction is being tested like never before. On Friday, August 29, 2025, The Youth Café hosted a timely and critical webinar titled “AI, Deepfakes, and the Future of Information Integrity” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The session, which was moderated by Shirley Jemeli, brought together a diverse group of participants, including tech professionals, fact-checkers, journalists, electoral bodies, civic educators, and youth leaders, along with speakers Kelvin Mwenda from Visionary Nexus Hub and Protus D. Okello, to address this critical challenge.
Beyond The Ballot Box: Upholding Ethical Journalism And Election Integrity in Kenya’s Digital Age | Digital Media Literacy
The foundation of any healthy democracy rests on the public’s access to accurate, fair, and unbiased information. As Kenya approaches its next electoral cycle, the media’s role in safeguarding this foundation has never been more critical. On Friday, September 5, 2025, The Youth Café hosted a crucial webinar titled, “Ethical Journalism and Election Integrity,” bringing together journalists, editors, press associations, and civic educators to dissect the challenges and responsibilities facing newsrooms today.
Civil Society Toolkit For The 2025 UNCAC Conference Of The States Parties (CoSP11)
The UNCAC Coalition has released the 2025 Civil Society Toolkit ahead of the 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from 15–19 December 2025.
This toolkit serves as a practical guide for civil society organizations (CSOs) planning to participate in CoSP11, helping them understand procedures, plan activities, and maximize their impact before, during, and after the conference.