Cameroon / Gabon ABSTRACT The PDAFJED-JEUNES project is an initiative launched by the organisation Regroupement Panafricain des Associations des Étudiants au Cameroun (RAEC) to promote access to information and youth involvement in democracy. Its aim is to strengthen young people’s civic participation and empower them to make […] read more
Senegal ABSTRACT Social Change Factory (SCF) is a civic leadership, social innovation and research center based in Senegal, with offices in CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Gambia, and Niger. In partnership with Save the Children under the PROSCIDE program (Sida CSO 2022–2026), SCF launched “Audience Publique”, a participatory advocacy initiative […] read more
Professional media working alongside civil society to promote stability and social cohesion in Cameroon Cameroon ABSTRACT The “TALK PAIX” project focuses on the role of the media as a catalyst for national dialogue, social cohesion and stability in Cameroon. Other sectors are also targeted, including concerted dialogue […] read more
Ethiopia ABSTRACT The “Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy: Empowering Youth for Peacebuilding in DD Administration project” was launched by Synergie for Community Development (SCD), with funding from USAID, to address the growing challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, particularly among the youth in the Dire Dawa […] read more
Guinea ABSTRACT GuinĂ©eCheck is an independent citizen initiative whose purpose is to combat misinformation, hate speech and manipulation of information in the Republic of Guinea. GuinĂ©eCheck was created by the Association Villageois 2.0 in September 2020. GuinĂ©eCheck is an independent citizen media outlet dedicated to providing verified […] read more
Nigeria ABSTRACT The YouthGovTracka initiative was launched in July 2023 by the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) to bridge the gap between Nigerian state governors and the youth population, promoting transparency and accountability in governance. BBYDI, a nonpartisan and youth-led organization founded in 2014, focuses on […] read more
Background Network For Research & Governance is a registered organisation which is youth led, and based in Kakamega County of Kenya. The organisation was established in April 2018, due to high public demand by kakamega residents and Kenyans at large to understand the county budget cycle, Influence […] read more
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