This project seeks to empower grassroots stakeholders, including sub-county accountability cells...
Good governance & human rights
Challenges to youth engagement in governance
In Kenya, Young people often express lower levels of trust and interest in governance and the majority of young adults have largely disengaged from formal political participation. This is clearly seen during the electioneering period by levels of voter apathy.
Meaningful involvement of young people can be achieved through formulating and implementing national youth strategies policies, Scaling up the institutional and legal framework to foster youth engagement and representation in public life at the national and county levels.In addition, Promoting innovative forms to engage young men and women in decision-making and help mainstream young people’s demands in the formulation and design of public policies and services
The theory of change
The theory of change assumes that the current situation can be addressed by the political class’ and decision makers’ ability to engage with and respond to the voice of young people at local, national, regional, and international levels. Use of available data and information garnered through research can also inform interventions by both government and non-governmental organizations.
Lastly, commitment to Good Governance Principles by duty bearers and Longevity of interventions; change in governance and youth development is a complex process that may take time to manifest fully.
projects
Youth Participate, Norec
The Youth Participate is a partnership project that contributes to meaningful youth participation...
Participate!
The Participate project is a Danish – African Youth network partnership project that aims at...
Youth and Beyond Youth (YBY)
The Youth & Beyond Youth (YBY) project aims to build strong organizational structure as a...
YSO Pamoja Project (SPARKe).
The project aims to empower young people by strengthening the capacity of Youth-Serving...
Strategic Partnership Agreement 2(SPA PHASE II)
The project works towards supporting Young people, especially women, and marginalised people enjoy...
Impact stories
Kushiriki ni Jukumu Letu Project- Kisumu,Kajiado,WestPokot and Mombasa
Advocating for quality & comprehensive programs and services – Kisumu County
Health Coverage (UHC) is ensuring that all Kenyans have access to preventive, promotive, curative,...