As one Caribbean people our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters in Jamaica in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. In these difficult and dark times the true spirit of Caribbean unity shines bright. Visit https://t.co/arz1xiVyUg today! 🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲
Overcoming challenges. Here is Natasha Grey-Brookes Political Leader of the People’s Action Movement from our latest discussion on Women’s Political Leadership. @WFD_Democracy@idualliance
Happy #InternationalYouthDay
Caribbean youth aren’t just the future - they’re the NOW 💥 from boardrooms to ballots, youth are driving real change through freedom, responsibility & innovation.
Say NO to dependency
Say YES to opportunity
#CYDUVoices#YouthForChange
This is the land of my birth!
Today, those words take on a special meaning as we celebrate 63 years of independence. It is a moment to pause and reflect on the gift and responsibility of calling Jamaica home.
Ours is a land of golden beaches and turquoise seas, of lush mountains and fertile valleys, of sunsets that take your breath away. But our greatest treasure is our people; resilient, creative, determined, and bound together by love for this island.
We have faced challenges, and we will face more. But we are a people who rise, who rebuild, and who never give up on the dream of a better Jamaica.
Happy Independence Day to every Jamaican at home and abroad let us continue shaping a brighter Jamaican future together.
CYDU was proudly represented at the IYDU Council Meeting 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Our motion for “The Promotion of Youth Civic Education as a Response to the Global Decline of Democracy” was also passed by majority vote at the Council Meeting. @WFD_Democracy
We continue to work with our stakeholders to uplift and empower our youth across the region. In summer 2024 we wrapped up our civic education programme with youth in Jamaica in the parish of St. Ann. Held under the theme Educating our Society protecting our Democracy, #youth
We must stand up to Tyranny in all its forms, particularly in our own Region. Maduro of Venezuela must immediately cease all threats against the Sovereign CARICOM State of Guyana. Please read our latest Resolution passed at the @idualliance Forum on Dec 7th Washington DC.
CDU delegates attended the Conservative Party Conference 2023 in Manchester UK and had the opportunity to share how the Conservatives @WFD_Democracy Programme in the Caribbean is making a real impact. #democracy Read the full press release here: https://t.co/hzRrtVjEhs
Over the summer, with support from the @WFD_Democracy we engaged over 50 young people in Jamaica in a Civics Education, teaching them about their Constitutional Rights, the role and function of parliament, voting and how to advocate.#youthempowerment#KnowYourRights
Representation matters! We were grateful for the opportunity to attend the IDU Forum in Washington DC this year to engage with fellow young political leaders in IYDU on matters of regional and international importance. #DemocracyMatters@WFD_Democracy
Where discrimination & inequality prevent societies’ ability to thrive, @CYDU_network helps decision-makers include people who are often overlooked so that everyone’s voice is heard & no one is left behind
That’s why our programme in the Caribbean is helping to combat some of the issues facing youth voter registration in Jamaica – encouraging youth groups to register to vote and advocating for greater equality in politics
Thank you to @CYDU team for delivering the findings of their report from our successful Enumeration Drive to Boost Youth Participation in Jamaica, sharing an insight into how we can address these issues and learn from best practice with the Young Conservatives Team in the UK.
Join us for this conversation on Climate Change and Public Health on Saturday July 30th at 7:30 PM ECT/6:30 PM Jamaica/5:30 PM Belize. Our Panelists: Kendron Christopher Aria Laidlow - Ferdinand Raejean Montoute and Nick Francis. Thanks to @WFD_Democracy. #youthandclimate
In May, @CYDU_network was represented at the IYDU Freedom Forum Miami where our Reps Kendron Christopher and Anazette Olivera shared insights from our Youth Voter Apathy and Leadhership Projects in Jamaica and Belize respectively. Thanks to @WFD_Democracy#youthinpolitics