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 worldâs 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 Phommachanthoneâs 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
Senegal ABSTRACT In Dakar, capital of Senegal, around 3 million people live in the suburbs. And, as often in the world, in Senegal the word âsuburbsâ is associated with poverty, overpopulation, unemployment, violence, sanitation and urban development problems, but also with âyouthâ. Indeed, young people live there […] read more
Greece ABSTRACT nEU Citizenship empowered more than 300 young people in four different cities in Greece. Through this initiative, they developed skills related to civic engagement, sustainable development and active citizenship. By delivering workshops, educational activities and experiential learning, the initiative has a positively impacted on the […] read more