Uganda ABSTRACT The 2016 National Youth Policy of Uganda acknowledged the need for policies that empower young people to participate effectively in the national development agenda of the country. Despite this, the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of these youth-focused policies has barely involved young people. Many […] read more
Global ABSTRACT There are a number of known challenges facing youth in agriculture: these include a voice in decision-making processes and inclusion in organisational management, decent employment, and access to land, relevant knowledge and to financial services. Fairtrade works to correct these imbalances. Among other priorities, Fairtrade’s […] read more
Albania ABSTRACT EDYN is seeking to address the threat of polarisation by ensuring that the composition of its Country Chapters – its organisational structure at the country level – is inclusive across the ideological spectrum. EDYN’s efforts to secure the representation of its geographic and political scope […] read more
Denmark ABSTRACT Youth participation is a key priority in Denmark’s development cooperation, recognising that development should be done with, by and for youth. Denmark ‘walks the talk’ through a number of tangible initiatives and a budget that allow for real and meaningful youth participation at all levels […] read more
MENA Region ABSTRACT The Young Mediterranean Voices (YMV) programme has trained more than 9000 young leaders from the Southern Mediterranean region and Europe. It has provided them with skills such as critical thinking and cultural intelligence, facilitated constructive online engagement and has been part in more than […] read more
Empowering Young Voices for Change The Youth Café initiative focuses on fostering youth engagement in civic and political spaces. By creating inclusive platforms for dialogue and collaboration, it aims to amplify young people’s voices and empower them to drive change within their communities. Hear directly from the […] read more
Strengthening Youth Engagement in Governance Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) is a youth-led organization dedicated to fostering civic freedoms, youth entrepreneurship, and good governance in Nigeria. Their flagship projects – YouthGovTracka and the Office of the Citizen toolkit – empower young Nigerians with the tools and […] read more
Empowering Youth for a Democratic Future in Paraguay Conquista Joven: Alma Cívica is a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering a network of ethical, talented, and impactful citizens in Paraguay. By focusing on civic education, political leadership, and participatory democracy, Alma Cívica equips young people aged 17–35 to […] read more
Empowering youth for accountability, democracy, and social justice Accountability Lab South Africa is building a movement of young change-makers to drive impactful advocacy and creativity in governance. Through innovative initiatives such as music, film, and youth convenings, the organisation engages young people in shaping democratic practices and […] read more