Liberia Implemented by ABSTRACT Liberia’s youth, who make up about 74.6% of the population, have long been underrepresented in the legislative decision-making process. Although young people are a demographic majority, they are often sidelined in legislative debates that impact critical areas such as employment, education, and climate […] read more
Nigeria / Africa Yiaga Africa ABSTRACT The NotTooYoungToRun movement led the campaign for the reduction of age for contesting elective offices in Nigeria by advocating for a constitutional amendment to relevant sections in the Constitution. The movement is premised on the belief that young people possess the […] read more
Global ABSTRACT Millions of young people are missing from public life. With the climate crisis, global conflict and generational inequalities running rampant, the inputs, perspectives and representation of youth are needed more than ever.Almost half the world’s population is under 30. Yet, they make up only 2.8% […] read more
Implemented by: ABSTRACT iVoting is a transformative leap from traditional to modern election practices, championing democratic values and empowering youth as key advocates for democracy, inclusion, and the fight against fraud and corruption. In Kenyan learning institutions, conventional election methods often face instability, hindering the democratic process. […] read more
Laos PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Anna Phommachanthone’s Background and Origin As someone from an impacted community, Anna made the decision to reconnect with her Lao roots. She decided to reach out to Legacies of War in order to advocate and work towards a better future for her ancestral home. […] read more
Uganda ABSTRACT Young people possess the know-how, passion, drive, and dynamism to provoke significant change around them. Yet youth are rarely included in civic dialogue, poorly represented in political spaces, and often sidelined from decision-making. This is the case in Uganda, where approximately 75% of the population […] read more
Nigeria ABSTRACT Having young people participate in civic life is important for democratic health. Know this: the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) started the Kimpact Democracy School (KDS) in 2020 to increase civic learning experiences, which have nearly vanished in conventional schools in Nigeria. Such experiences strengthen young […] read more
Georgia ABSTRACT In 2020, People in Need (PIN) piloted a Media and Information Literacy (MIL) programme in four regions of Georgia, with a special focus on non-dominant ethnic groups and youth. Aiming to strengthen critical thinking and increase youth civic engagement, PIN used its well-proven One World […] read more
India ABSTRACT In Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, The YP Foundation has been promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for the past five years. Initially, the community didn’t take SRHR seriously, and there were evident gaps in accessing crucial health services, including safe abortion and contraceptives. […] read more