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Young People Unmuting Their Voices, Reclaiming Their Future "Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, workers, and changemakers of today. The question is not whether they have ideas, but whether they are given the opportunity to be heard." Meaningful conversations have the power to transform communities. They create spaces where lived experiences are shared, challenges are understood, ideas are exchanged, and solution

WHS2026 Youth Group Applications for Complimentary Tickets The World Health Summit brings together leaders, experts, and changemakers from around the world to address the most pressing global health challenges. To support meaningful youth participation, a limited number of complimentary tickets are available for youth-led organizations and groups wishing to attend the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin. The tickets include: ✓ Access to the full three-day conference ✓ Registra

Youth Voices Project: Cohort 3 Group Presentation Kilifi County, Kenya, Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) proudly participated in the graduation ceremony of the 3rd Cohort of the Timiza Youth Initiative Youth Voice & Empowerment Project, reaffirming our commitment to empowering young people with market-driven digital and creative skills. The graduation celebrated another milestone in Timiza Youth Initiative's journey of equipping youth with pract

DefendDefenders, Front Line Defenders and ISHR are organising an in-person training to equip African defenders with the knowledge and skills to integrate the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights into their existing work at the national level in a strategic manner. AtticMedia for ISHR, with the use of MidJourney Are you a civil society actor, a representative from an African civil society organisation or an international organisation from or working on Africa? If so

A Multi-Sectoral Group Photo taken during the Launch of KECEOSCE Imarisha Project Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) joined government representatives, civil society organizations, development partners, and peace actors at the inception of the Imarisha Project, an initiative spearheaded by the Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) to strengthen women's participation in peace and security governance across Kenya's coastal region. Implemented in

Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) joined the Court Users Committee (CUC) and other stakeholders in a community engagement forum held in Bamba, Ganze Sub-County, aimed at strengthening access to justice and addressing the growing challenge of gender-based violence (GBV). The forum, hosted by Principal Magistrate Hon. Ivy Wasike, a mentor under the Mwanamke Imara Project, with support from International Justice Mission (IJM), brought together commu

Preventing violent extremism requires more than the efforts of security agencies alone. It demands a whole-of-society approach in which government institutions, educators, community leaders, civil society organizations, religious leaders, and citizens work together to identify risks early, strengthen community resilience, and safeguard vulnerable populations. At the heart of this approach is inclusive leadership that recognizes the critical role women play in advancing peace,

Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) today convened a Community-Security Dialogue in Kiwandani, Kilifi North Sub-County, bringing together security and justice actors, community members, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) representatives, youth leaders, school principals, boda boda operators, and local administrators to discuss emerging security concerns and identify collaborative solutions. The dialogue provided an inclusive platform for parti

Application Deadline: 19 July 2026, 23:59 CET (Paris time) Lead Change Through Intercultural Leadership As societies become increasingly interconnected yet fragmented by polarisation, inequality, and rapid technological change, there is a growing need for leaders who can bridge divides, foster trust, and mobilise collective action across differences. The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is UNESCO’s flagship initiative for emerging leaders who are dri

Strengthening Community Resilience Through Dialogue, Trust, and Collective Action Through the Mwanamke Imara Project, community-security dialogues were recently convened in Kwale and Kilifi Counties, bringing together women leaders, youth representatives, community members, security agencies, justice actors, civil society organizations, religious leaders, artists, and local administrators to discuss emerging violent extremism and security trends affecting communities along Ke

Deadline: 19 June 2026, 5:00 PM EAT Job Purpose The purpose of this job is to support the mobilisation of funding and the implementation of effective resource mobilisation strategies by primarily engaging in activities that attract and maintain revenue sources, such as cultivating relationships with existing and potential funders and identifying new funding opportunities, including the development of compelling fundraising proposals that clearly communicate the foundation’s g

Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort! For full details on the program and application process: ADEL 2026 Call for Applications – PDF Since 2012, the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders (ADEL) program has brought together over 40 emerging leaders each year, from Africa and across the Atlantic Basin, who are actively shaping policy, business, and societal debates. Now in its 13th edition, the ADEL program has become a reference platform for connecting high-impact profe

Registration deadline: 01 June 2026. 8th #AUMYCM MEDIA ACCREDITATION Media accreditation is open for journalists interested to cover the upcoming 8th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the AU, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms 24 -27 June 2026 El Alamein, the Arab Republic of Egypt Registration deadline: 01 June 2026. For registration and details, visit - AU Website

Applications for the 2027 Humphrey Fellowship Program are now OPEN The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the United States for ten months of combined academic (non-Degree) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service. Successful applicants who submitted their applications during the 2026 application season will be placed at participating universities in the Uni

Apply By: 29th May 2026 Are you a young person passionate about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)? Are you between 18 and 30 years of age? Are you interested in working, collaborating, and learning with other young people across Eastern and Southern Africa? If so, then you are invited to apply for the ESA Regional Youth Exchange Programme on SRHR and have a chance to work with youth-led organizations in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia on activities and initiati

This month, the Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) team successfully conducted a mentorship session in Kwale County under the Mwanamke Imara Project, bringing together women leaders and community champions committed to driving positive social change within their communities. The session focused on outcome harvesting, a critical approach that enables participants to identify, document, and showcase the impact of their community-led initiatives. Thr

Horn of Africa Digital Market Integration ProjectCall for Applications Regional Training of Trainers for Gender Champions on Gender-Sensitive Digital Trade, Using GALS MethodologyJuly 6-8, 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through the Horn of Africa Digital Market Integration (HDMI) Project – Phase I, invites applications from qualified candidates across the IGAD Member States, to participate in a Regional Training of Trainers (ToTs)

Programme Description: The Peacebuilding and Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in East Africa Programme (BRACE4PEACE Programme) takes a developmental approach to conflict prevention, Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE), peacebuilding, and crisis response. Aligning with the Republic of Korea’s 2021 Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus Implementation Strategy, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Conflict and Fragility Programme, and UNDP’s regional approach “Pr

The Peace Practice Alliance is a peace leadership education and training program. The program is open to individuals with interest and/or experience in peacebuilding, community building, and social change on a local and global scale. An international cohort will journey together through an intensive virtual learning and community-building experience, exploring and developing peace leadership theories and practices. The program guides participants through the integral peace le

Mwanamke Imara Community Led Initiative: Courtesy Visit in the Kilifi GK Prison Women from the Mwanamke Imara Project cohort in Kilifi County recently paid a courtesy visit to Kilifi GK Prison as part of their ongoing community empowerment and social support initiatives aimed at promoting inclusion, dignity, and restorative justice. The visit brought together women leaders, community advocates, and members of the cohort who dedicated their time to encourage and support male i