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The WYDE Civic Engagement <\/strong>project complements its activities at global and regional levels with ad-hoc country-level support. The overall aim of the Quick-Impact Actions<\/strong> (QIAS) is to provide urgent and strategic support to local actors working on youth political inclusion and participation, always upon request of the relevant EU Delegation. 

Based on the specific objectives determined in close cooperation with EUDs, the most appropriate local actor(s) are identified and selected to implement the QIAs. This is done either through a direct technical intervention or an action grant, awarded directly or through a restrictive call for proposals, depending on the urgency of the need, the political calendar, and the potential to generate positive changes in youth participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe experienced low voter turnout of 65%  in 2022, with many votes cast as invalid. These concerning numbers highlight the issues of voter education and engagement, especially among women and youth and first-time voters. As a developing island country with the majority of the population under the age of 25, the risk is that young people will not have a voice in their future. The serious underrepresentation of women and youth in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe\u2019s democratic processes is a key challenge for the island country, often due to educational and cultural barriers. At the same time, educational institutions and the media do not provide sufficient resources to ameliorate the situation. Combined with the limited efforts of the government, this underscores the urgent need for a solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cOur Voice, Our Future: Democracy in Action<\/strong>\u201d project aims to address these challenges by fostering voter education and promoting inclusive participation mechanisms in democratic processes. The initiative focuses on youth and women, emphasising the critical role they play in shaping the country\u2019s future. Through a series of educational programmes delivered via radio, TV, social media, community forums, and workshops, the goal is to empower these groups to become informed and active citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Expected Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00ab\u00a0Our Voice, Our Future: Democracy in Action<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb campaign aims to create a more informed, active, and representative electorate in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe through: <\/p>\n\n\n\n