Young people are mobilising more than ever before for democracy. Hopes are high that the young can act as a democratic catalyst to turn back the powerful wave of authoritarianism across the world. But is this really possible? This report examines what is driving young people to […] read more
Can Democratic Elitism Explain Bhutan’s Minimal Youth Political Participation? Ever since Bhutan’s introduction of democracy in 2008, a recurring question has been why so few young people are involved in the country’s politics. A 2018 study observed that even students of political science do not see politics […] read more
Youth Political Participation in Mozambique’s Disconnected Democracy In recent years, social media have become an integral part of young people’s daily lives. Giving users the ability to connect with others and access information quickly and easily, social media have become a powerful tool for political expression and […] read more
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Maïmouna Ba is a passionate humanitarian activist dedicated to transforming pain and hardship into strength and dignity for forcibly displaced women and children, as well as those from poor families in Burkina Faso and Africa. As a fervent defender of human rights, she has […] read more
The project ‘Advocacy for an inclusive and safe digital space for young people in Chad’ aims to protect and empower young people in the face of online risks (cyberviolence, misinformation, exploitation). It promotes equitable access to the internet, digital education and stronger public policies to ensure a […] read more
The Digitalise Youth – Young Actors in Digital Democracy project is an advocacy initiative aimed at strengthening young people’s democratic participation by defending their digital rights. It seeks to promote an open, safe and inclusive digital space whilst engaging young people in a structured dialogue with public […] read more
Somalia 🇸🇴 Mohamud Elmi is a Garowe-based journalist and media professional with a strong focus on investigative and public interest reporting. His work centers on social issues, youth development, media ethics, and community resilience in Puntland. Through in-depth storytelling and research-driven reporting, he aims to amplify underrepresented […] read more
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Haniya Ali Fersha is an Ethiopian journalist and social media influencer currently completing her final year of filmmaking studies. Driven by a resilient spirit and a unique personal perspective, she is passionate about merging her journalistic background with the creative technicality of film to produce […] read more
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Edmone Kaboré is a professional from Burkina Faso who is committed to promoting civic participation, women’s rights and youth engagement in West Africa. She works at the intersection of inclusive governance, human rights and digital technology, developing initiatives tailored to fragile contexts. As a […] read more