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The Youth Political and Civic Engagement Cohort, better known as the Youth Democracy Cohort, is one of the platforms that was launched as part of the Year of Action of the 2021 Summit for Democracy. The Cohorts bring together governments, civil society and the private sector to advance good governance and democratic renewal around the world.

The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC) is an inclusive platform to take meaningful action toward implementing Summit for Democracy commitments on youth political and civic engagement through resources, expertise, research, activities, and achievements.

Our cohort is composed of 9 co-leading organisations, joined by more than 300 other member organisations from around the world. The aim of our cohort is to promote youth political and civic engagement globally.

The YDC aims also to broaden the scope of the already existing evidence on Youth Political Participation and is working on different youth-led research studies

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Let’s empower and engage Youth around the world

Do you want to join the Youth Democracy Cohort ? Civil society organisations, youth organisations and government institutions working at the intersection of youth engagement and democracy support are eligible to join. Together let’s push youth participation to the next level!


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The Youth Democracy Cohort invites you to explore our members’ work across topics, regions, and sectors. From national ministries and youth councils to NGOs and community-based groups, this platform is your gateway to understanding and joining hands with advocates championing youth political rights.

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Member Organisations

logo TEM Foundation
logo Association des Blogueurs de Guinée (ABLOGUI)
logo LeadHership Foundation
logo Eclectic Love
logo Association of Volunteers for Awareness, Promotion of Rights and Sustainable Development (AVSPDD in Acronym)
logo The G16 Taraba youths iniative
logo Association of Youth Organizations in Nepal (AYON)
logo Organisation URU
logo Mouthful.org
logo Global Alliance for a Healthy Society (GAHSO)
logo Youth Space Foundation
logo Organisation pour le Développement Intelectuel de Madagascar ( NGO ODIMA )
logo The American Youth Association
logo Ministry of Youth and Sports (Ghana)
logo Nurturing Aide Valuing Yuva Foundation (N.A.V Yuva Foundation)
logo Tournons La Page
logo The Demography Project
logo Plus rien comme avant
logo Suar Asa Khatulistiwa
logo IdonIA Lab
logo RESSEMBLEMENT DES JEUNES ACTIFS
logo Imara Leadership Initiative
logo Latin American Youth Network for Democracy (Juventud LAC)
logo Young Female Influencers
logo GoodGovPH Inc.
logo The Amplifiers Youth Organization(TAYO)
logo Europiamo ETS
logo Papua New Guinea Rural Development INC (PNGRDI)
logo Run For It
logo Akurase Mpuntuo Foundation
logo African Resilient Initiative for Community Development (AfRICOSUD)
logo Friends Development Organization
logo YOUTHAID-LIBERIA (YAL)
logo The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
logo Amazon Theatrix Ensemble
logo Friends of the African Union
logo Girls and Women Empowerment Network (GWEN) Trust
logo TUMAINI LA VIJANA NA WATOTO TANZANIA(TUVIWATA)
logo Youth Actions for Development Foundation
logo Gender And Reproductive Health Advocacy Youth Network
logo QS ImpACT
logo Parti Centriste du Gabon
logo Kenya youth federation
logo Democracy moves
logo Connect your city – Brussels
logo National Democratic Institute (NDI, USA)
logo Jukwaa la Katiba Tanzania (JUKATA)
logo Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship
logo SARA Movement
logo Association des parents et malades spina bifida (est une association nationale)
logo Talanta Africa
logo OpenNet4 O Zambia
logo Youth alliance for transformation in Africa
logo Webzaly
logo Club de Madrid
logo Action pour le Développement de l’Initiative Locale (ADILO)
logo Groupe de Réflexion et d’Action pour la Démocratie et l’Inclusivité au Mali (GRADI-Mali)
logo Ministry Of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
logo Boresha Life Empowerment Kenya
logo Angaza Community Based Organisation
logo Grace Charitable And Rehabilitation Organization
logo Restless Development
logo Youthmakers Hub
logo Liberia CSOs Anti- Corruption Coalition
logo L’Observatoire SAFIDY Fanaraha-maso ny fifidianana
logo The Youth Congress (Kenya)
logo Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs)
logo ACACIA ASBL
logo Plateforme “Jeunes et engagés !” (EU)
logo Youth organization for global action
logo Key Populations Uganda
logo Feminists Support For Youth Initiative Uganda
logo Alma Cívica
logo The National Council of and for persons with Disabilities (South Africa)
logo Centre for Development Support Initiatives (CEDSI) Nigeria
logo ReadyToLeadAfrica
logo Reach Out Tanzania
logo STEMi Makers of Africa
logo Guyana Environment Initiative
logo iFix Initiative
logo Association des Habitants pour le Développement de Bepanda Yongyong
logo Youth Up Together
logo Research Voice Tanzania
logo SADC YOUTH NETWORK (SADCYN)
logo Umusepela Project
logo Switfun Tv
logo U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
logo Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud
logo Tayo Na Collaboratory (TN!C) for Young Leaders of Democracy
logo NACAJ (Núcleo de Apoio as Crianças, Adolescentes e Jovens)
logo Women Aid and Youth Development Organization-WAYDO
logo Lifesong Kenya
logo Isika
logo Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative
logo YouthNet for Climate Justice
logo Learning Squared Liberia
logo KIJANA HAI
logo Georgetown University Democracy & Governance MA Program
logo CENTER FOR ELECTORAL JUSTICE AND RESEARCH
logo African Child Projects
logo Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
logo Phoenix Revival Association
logo International Federation Of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria
logo European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN)
logo Sauvegarde des Acquis de la Démocratie (AJSAD)
logo Youth Development and Empowerment initiative
logo Ensaf for development
logo Centre Affrika Obota-Burkina Faso (CAO-BF)
logo Community Solutions Zimbabwe
logo Scholastic Foundation Nepal
logo Centre for Girls and Interaction (CEGI)
logo African Resilience Concern (ARC Africa)
logo Advokc Foundation
logo Institute for Government and Public Affairs (IGPA)
logo IASIS NGO
logo Kenya Muslim Women Allaince
logo Save the Children
logo Tana Action Initiative
logo Bango organization
logo Youth Up Together
logo Warrior Diplomacy
logo Réseau Ouest Africain des Jeunes Femmes Leaders (ROAJELF, Senegal)
logo Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal
logo Deep-Impact Initiative
logo Afrobarometer
logo Youth Partnership for Peace and Development
logo DOXA HOUSE FOUNDATION
logo Citoyenneté Ci Sama Gokh
logo NIMD
logo Elwak South Youth Forum-CBO
logo The Drive Leadership Network
logo Centre for Gender And Politics South Asia
logo UNDI18 (Malaysia)
logo Creating A Place For All – CAPFA
logo YouthLab solutions
logo BeRelevant Afrika
logo Citoyenneté Ci Sama Gokh
logo Kisumu Youth Caucus
logo Yiaga Africa
logo Association des Jeunes Entreprenants de Bonassama (AJE)
logo Balkan Youth Activism
logo The Millennials Movement
logo Fadhili Teens Tanzania (FTT)
logo Amani Center CBO
logo Girls Gone Political
logo ELIMU CARE
logo Social Enabled Education
logo Accountability Lab
logo Politics4Her
logo Youth up together Latin america and the caribbean
logo Global Meetings Company (Glomeec)
logo Justice House
logo Fundación El Dato
logo Legacies of War
logo Centre Africa Obota Togo (CAO-TOGO)
logo Youth Lead Africa
logo Citizen Voice and Actions
logo youth IGF Nepal
logo Liberia Youth Development for Integration and Access (LYDIA Liberia)
logo NGO Little People of Kosovo
logo Europe Elects
logo RUTH ROTICH & COMPANY ADVOCATES
logo Leaders for Leaders Champion
logo Politicos
logo Digital Girls
logo ONG Ouvrir Les Horizons
logo Youth Senate Kenya
logo NETWORK FOR RESEARCH AND GOVERNANCE
logo Nexus Intellect Research NGO
logo IREX
logo Somali Youth Leaders
logo MEGA Act Foundation
logo Youth Council (Moldova)
logo Wazi Community Based Organization
logo Youth Council in Action for Nation (YOUTH CAN)
logo Fédération des Associations des Femmes Entrepreneures de la République Centrafricaine
logo Tavush Region Tourism Development Agency NGO
logo Comrades Association Namibia
logo Young Men’s Christian Association, Ethiopia
logo Tanzania Patriotic Organization
logo International Republican Institute (IRI, USA)
logo Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network
logo Ministère de la Jeunesse (Sénégal)
logo Students Against Corruption Intl.
logo Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)
logo Youth Aspire Development Trust
logo Youth for a Better Cameroon – YOBCA
logo Réseau National des Acteurs du Développement Durable-RENADE
logo Youth Without Borders – Tunisia
logo The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
logo Thrive for Education Development
logo Horn Peace Institute
logo Cruize Talks Podcast
logo Mandera youth assembly
logo Save The Rural Society
logo Coordinadora Universitaria por la Democracia y la Justicia (CUDJ)
logo Indian Youth Cafe
logo RSTP – Rádio Somos Todos Primos
logo Delegation of the European Union to Nepal
logo Commonwealth Youth Human Rights & Democracy Network
logo La Rencontre Africaine pour la Défense des Droits de l’Homme (RADDHO, Senegal)
logo Manchester City Council
logo DevTrain Community and Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
logo ONG LES AMIS DE L’EDUCATION
logo Stretchers Youth Organization
logo Youth Up Together
logo Afghans Empowered
logo Law Students’ Association of Sri Lanka
logo Nepal Youth Council
logo Network for Research and Governance
logo Youth for Privacy
logo DIPD (Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy)
logo Organisation des jeunes pour la citoyenneté active et le développement
logo The Youth Cafe
logo Tech4Peace
logo AfroLeadership
logo Sunday Akinrelere Leadership and Mentorship Initiative (SALEMi)
logo Académie Sportive d’Haïti ACASH
logo Path Youth Organization
logo Mzalendo trust
logo WAJIBIKA COMMUNITY CENTER
logo Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
logo Youth and Urbanism
logo iVoting
logo Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)
logo Chibombo Child Development Agency
logo Young and alive initiative
logo Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab)
logo Elykia Institute
logo YAPD4Africa
logo Ustawi Kenya Program
logo National Planning Commission (NPC, Nepal)
logo Rwanda Youth Organization Forum
logo Partners for Agriculture and Community Development
logo Social Justice League
logo Youth for Innovation Trust
logo Mothers and Children Development Organization
logo West Africa Democracy Solidary Network (WADEMOS)
logo DPART – think tank
logo People in Need
logo Youth & Citizens for integrity (YCI)
logo Freedom House
logo Voix du Cœur
logo Ark and Rainbow Development Foundation
logo MIGHT FOUNDATION
logo WOMEN CRUSADE FOR DEVELOPMENT AFRICA
logo NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE BOARD ASSOCIATION
logo Integrated for New Knowledge Ethiopia
logo JEFFHILL MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE MASENO UNIVERSITY CHARTER
logo Libera Initiative for Civic Engagement
logo Civilab
logo Ose Women and Youth Development (OWYD)
logo Vision des filles leaders pour le développement
logo The European Commission (Department for International Partnerships – DG INTPA)
logo ANGLICAN COMMUNION YOUTH NETWORK
logo Real Agenda For Youth Transformation Trust
logo Sustainable Pathways Nigeria
logo Organization for Social Accountability Ethiopia (OSAE)
logo Center for Creative and Cultural Industries, Chapman University
logo Gambia Participates
logo Zimbabwe Youth For Impaired Persons Trust
logo Fondation conseil jeune
logo European partnership for Democracy (EPD)
logo Sasa Organization for the Promotion of Democracy
logo Sky volunteering Organization
logo Ministry of Youth and Sports
logo Chitungwiza Community Development Network
logo Amani Center CBO
logo Nottooyoungtolead initiative
logo Door Beyond War
logo Together for Humanity and Development
logo Zimbabwe United Nations Association
logo Gender And Reproductive Health Advocacy Youth Network
logo Bays Planet Foundation
logo Diario Mirador
logo Improve Liberia cooperation movement
logo Namibia Media Trust
logo Internet Dialogue for Law Reform (iLaw)
logo Konraud Adenauer Foundation – KAS
logo Nosotras Women Connecting
logo National Youth Advisory Council Of Jamaica
logo Asociación Juvenil para el Bienestar Integral (AJUBI)
logo Federation of Liberian Youth – FLY
logo Girls Gone Political
logo Uzalendo Afrika Initiative
logo Center for Governance and Leadership (CEGOL)
logo Child Rights Centre
logo Youth Association for Development
logo Sustainable Actions for Leadership, Transformation and Inclusivity Initiative
logo LACLOCHE
logo FADHILI TEENS TANZANIA
logo The Ogoni Girl Child Initiative For Environmental Restoration (TOGIFER)
logo Impulse Foundation for Youth (Fundacja Impuls dla Młodych)
logo Youth in Federal Discourse (YFD)
logo SHOAA FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
logo Aïssata Ly
logo Youth Leadership Parliament Ghana (YLP)
logo American Corner Surkhet
logo ONG Tolotsoa
logo Permanent Secretariat of the Community of Democracies
logo Civilab
logo Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF)
logo INCLUSIVE
logo Africa-Asia Youth Foundation – AAYFO
logo Post Society
logo Civic Hive
logo Youth Coalition for Electoral Democracy
logo Youth Unite Zambia
logo Creations Forum Afrika
logo Rede Africana de Cooperação e Desenvolvimento
logo AfricTivistes
logo YP Foundation
logo Honiara Youth Council
logo ASOEDHU (It Gets Better Paraguay)
logo YOTA – Youth Opportunity and Transformation in Africa
logo Blind Youth Association Nepal
logo The National Commission for Civic Education
logo Convention Tchadienne de Défense de droits de l’Homme
logo Association Development by Young People (ADYP)
logo AJAD
logo TRACODA
logo SAVE Youth Bangladesh
logo CLUB ETUDIANT ENTREPRENEUR
logo PROMAD Foundation

Explore our network and connect with national ministries, youth councils, NGOs, and community organisations worldwide, and engage with policymakers and activists:

Who is a YDC member? Check here