In a time when youth voices are critical to shaping inclusive governance and sustainable development, eight young leaders from across Africa are stepping up with passion, purpose, and powerful visions. Selected by the Youth Democracy Cohort to participate in the upcoming OGP Africa and Middle East Regional […] read more
By Samuel Kpartor My journey with the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Liberia has been a novel but very exciting, a shift from passive observation to active participation. While I previously perceived the OGP as a distant, abstract concept, directly engaging in its processes, particularly leading the […] read more
Empowering youth against disinformation through media and information literacy: This session will focus on exploring the different types of activities youth organisations can do to educate themselves about disinformation and critical thinking. Online disinformation campaigns —whether driven by foreign or domestic agitators- are becoming an increasing challenge […] read more
On 14 January 2025, the Youth Democracy Cohort will host its next “Knowledge Sharing” webinar, focusing on Women’s Representation in Politics, in collaboration with UN Women. The session will feature Lana AÄŤkar, a seasoned expert on women’s political participation and a Political Participation Policy Specialist at UN […] read more
The Youth Democracy Cohort Working Groups foster deeper connections among member organisations. These groups provide tailored spaces for members to engage with allies on key themes, while maintaining a global perspective within the Cohort. What are the YDC Working Groups? The current Working Groups bring together member […] read more
Join the Youth Democracy Cohort for an interactive session “Fundraising: How to approach EU funding as small & medium organisations? ”. Leon Hemkemeyer, Head of Programmes and Simon Eslinger, Programmes Manager at EPD will help you navigate EU funding streams, and lead a discussion on the strategies […] read more
The Youth Democracy Cohort invites you to explore our members’ work across topics, regions, and sectors and welcomes to explore our interactive tool: 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 […] read more
Join the Youth Democracy Cohort together with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) for an insightful new webinar! Learn about the real costs of running for office incurred by prospective candidates. The session will bring to light the financial challenges faced by prospective candidates when seeking political […] read more
The Youth Democracy Cohort is back with a new Knowledge Sharing webinar! Join us for an interactive session “Fundraising: How to screen and find opportunities” on the 29th of October at 3 PM CET. Giovanna Tanzi, Programme Manager at EPD, will lead the discussion on how to […] read more