
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 holding governments accountable.
Insights from the Ground: Hear Their Story
In this video, ALSA shares how the funding they received has empowered them to elevate youth engagement and amplify youth voices across South Africa.
Objectives
- Promote youth participation in governance through dialogue and advocacy around the Menu of Possible Commitments.
- Monitor government actions on Summit for Democracy (S4D) priorities and youth-driven tasks.
- Build regional networks to enhance youth-focused collaboration on democratic commitments.
Highlights
- Youth Convenings: 12 provincial events introducing and refining the Menu of Possible Commitments with young South Africans.
- Voice2Rep Music Competition: 5 musicians trained to create an EP amplifying democratic themes, reaching an audience of 100,000 through streams and downloads.
- Creative Storytelling: 5 short films featuring youth voices on governance priorities.
- Advocacy Meetings: 8 influencing sessions with government and parliamentary representatives.
- Regional Collaboration: 3 learning visits to foster cross-country youth networks and synergies.
Deliverables
- 12 youth provincial convenings organised.
- 5 mini documentaries/short films created, featuring youth voices on critical commitments that young people want the Southern African government to meet. What’s on the Menu? Mzansi.
- Voice2Rep music competition
- 5 young conscious musicians trained and mentored to produce an album with 3 to 5 songs focused on the themes of the Menu of Possible Commitments with an estimated reach of 100,000 measured through streams and downloads: Freedom of Expression, Ba Buedi, First Time
- 8 meetings held with relevant policy and law centres at the national and provincial level.
- 3 regional learning and networking visits paid to other participating countries and organisations.
- Thematic infographics you can see on their social media.
Explore how Accountability Lab South Africa is inspiring the next generation of accountability leaders and making their voices heard!
💪 Supported by the Youth Democracy Cohort
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