OPINION- The political participation of youth needs to be included in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all our programmes and manifesto, and we work to empower the leaders of the future while making sure all voices are represented by:
Equipping young people with the skills and knowledge to effectively participate in politics through our institutions where the majority of students are under 35
Fostering future cross-party cooperation and collaboration by bringing together youth members of different political parties and working on trust-building and networking.
Training youth organizations and civil society organizations to lobby and advocate on youth issues
Supporting political parties in their ongoing efforts to better accommodate young people’s needs, with the goal of incorporating youth perspectives in decision-making and raising awareness of the capacity and importance of young people
Lobbying for the inclusion of youth organizations and youth political representatives in multi-stakeholder dialogue sessions, and introducing youth political participation as a theme in dialogue platforms
Facilitating dialogue between young people and senior political leadership, creating spaces for young people to interact with decision makers and build trust across generations
Ensuring young people are provided with network-building and mentorship opportunities through interactions with decision-makers during Schools and alumni events
Raising awareness and recognition of youth political participation by publishing research, launching media campaigns, and producing audio-visual products that harness the power of youth-orientated media such as social media, online networks, and art, music and theatre.
With this, I’m sure we will win a lot of youth’s heart.
By Samuel Namanya
A professional journalist, A political Analyst. Love motivating people, inspiring them to pursue their dreams and be good leaders.
