Youth Democracy Cohort

São Tomé and Príncipe is striving to address the gap in voter education. 🗳️🎓 Through radio, TV, and workshops the “Our Voice, Our Future: Democracy in Action” project empowers women and youth to better understand their civic rights and become active citizens. Full story: ➡️ https://ow.ly/cpaH50TVmEs 💪Led by WYDE Civic Engagement 🛠️Implemented by Rádio Somos Todos Primos ⚡Powered by the European Union 🇪🇺 & European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) #WYDEngagement #YouthDemocracyMap

How do gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity affect young people's engagement in politics? 🔍 From gendered political spaces to socioeconomic factors as strong predictors of youth participation, the overall picture remains rather complex. 🧩 Learn more: https://ow.ly/B1Hl50TQNb7 #YouthLedResearch

Let’s talk about enablers 🚀 and barriers 🚧 to youth participation. While factors like political interest, trust in institutions, family and peer groups often enable youth engagement, the absence of support structures can hold young people back. 💬 Explained here: https://ow.ly/wPpp50TQM2k #YouthLedResearch

📢 Humanees is taking steps to increase youth participation in decision-making and local governance processes in Yaoundé IV. 🇨🇲 How? In engaging Neighborhood Committees, VoiceYouthFem project is fostering dialogue, action, and participation that can shape the next generation of young leaders. Find out more: https://ow.ly/wMl150TOc8w 💪Led by WYDE Civic Engagement 🛠️ Implemented by alda* - European Association for Local Democracy with People in Need and elbarlament ⚡ Powered by the European Union 🇪🇺 & European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) #WYDEngagement #YouthDemocracyMap

📢 Call for proposals in women’s leadership and political participation! Join the WYDE | Women’s Leadership Initiative, a collaborative effort advocating for women’s political participation and decision-making, especially those left behind. With support from UN Women and the European Union, this initiative elevates the voices of women's rights and young women's organisations in implementing the Generation Equality Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership commitments! 🚀 📅 Deadline: 11 November 2024. 🔗 More here: https://ow.ly/InNM50TQCtY

🗣️New webinar on 29 October: Exploring Funding Opportunities with Expert Insights! Get to know our expert, Giovanna T., Programmes Manager at EPD. She leads pan-African projects on democratic governance, civic tech, electoral integrity, and civil society engagement. With degrees in International Relations and Applied Economics and a strong background in project management and fundraising, she brings invaluable insights from her work! 🌍 📊 Register here: https://ow.ly/B1Aj50TQFOv #YouthDemocracyCohort #KnowledgeSharing

🎙️ Hear from Santiago Barrail! A passionate youth campaigner leading YDC's advocacy efforts on youth political participation across the globe. 🌍 He tells us about the barriers youth face in running for office. ⬇️

🌟 [WEBINAR ALERT] 🌟 📢Join us for a brand new Knowledge Sharing webinar on unlocking fundraising success and spotting best opportunities 🎯! Dive into identifying and evaluating fundraising opportunities, and learn about best practices. Whether you're from a CSO, a grassroots organisation, or a young activist eager to improve your fundraising skills and explore new strategies, this interactive session is the perfect opportunity! 📅 29 October at 3PM CET via Zoom 🎤 Featuring EPD’s Programmes Manager, Giovanna T. Don’t miss out and register here: https://ow.ly/7Eci50TOa3l #YouthDemocracyCohort #KnowledgeSharing

Committing to positive change through the power of inclusivity. 🤝🌱 🇺🇬 NIMD | Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy’s Uganda Democracy Academy (UDA) brings together young leaders from diverse political backgrounds and regions to build the skills, knowledge, and networks needed for exemplary democratic leadership. In an 18-day leadership programme, UDA empowers young leaders by fostering peer engagement and trust, equipping them with the skills to promote democratic values and inspire positive change in Uganda. More about this School: https://ow.ly/poqV50TJE06 💪 Led by WYDE Civic Engagement 🛠️ Implemented by NIMD | Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy with Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and Demo Finland, Political Parties of Finland for Democracy ⚡ Powered by the European Union 🇪🇺 & European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) #WYDEngagement #YouthDemocracyMap

🚀 Meet Olga Paredes Britez, a lawyer, social worker, and youth policy expert from Paraguay. Passionate about youth political participation, Olga is a dedicated advocate for empowering young leaders in Paraguay. Olga has been an active advocate for youth leadership, having worked as Youth Director of the Municipality of Asunción. Her commitment to empowering youth and advancing public policies has earned her recognition across Paraguay and Latin America. https://lnkd.in/ekfcM5AB – 🌍The Young Researchers Network? 12 selected young researchers will dive into a 3-year programme with us and the European Democracy Hub, connecting with scholars and policymakers to explore Youth Participation, Civic Engagement, and Democracy. #YoungResearchersNetwork