Platform For Youth Inclusion In Politics

We seek to advocate for policies and inclusive legislative processes that will enable Uganda and the region at large to reap the fruits of the marginalized

[NIMD Uganda @NimdUganda]

We have kicked off Day 8 of the #DemocracyAcademyUg with a session on the importance of having a strategy and plan as someone planning to run for office by @NimdUganda's Ag Country Director @PrimusBahiigi.
#YDC
#WYDEyouth
#WYDEngagement

[NIMD Uganda @NimdUganda]

The last nine days of the inaugural #DemocracyAcademyUg have been incredibly impactful, timely, and enlightening, leaving a profound impression on both our 36 participants and the @NimdUganda team. We eagerly look forward to the upcoming semester.
#WYDEyouth
#YDC
@EUinUG

[NIMD Uganda @NimdUganda]

“We are not only all responsible for each other’s security. We are also, responsible for each other’s welfare. It is necessary because without a measure of solidarity, no society can be truly stable, and no one’s prosperity is truly secure.” Kofi Annan
#UDAfellowship

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

✊ The 4th Central region youth parliament ended with a number of resolutions on the issues affecting youth in the Central region. #YouthParliamentUG
@NamayanjaFound @EUinUG @giz_uganda @CUSP_Uganda

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

📢HAPPENING NOW!!
🔍The West-Nile region sub-national youth parliament has commenced in Arua District at Arua Central Division Hall. #YouthParliamentUG
@youthwestnile @EUinUG @giz_uganda @CUSP_Uganda @actionaiduganda @global_uganda

[Open Space Centre @OpenSpaceUganda]

To deal with this vice, the leaders have proposed ongoing campaigns and initiatives to educate, & create awareness on how to prevent drug abuse, which has therefore contributed to GBV.
#MYPP
#LeadershipDevelopment

[Open Space Centre @OpenSpaceUganda]

As we prepare for a follow-up conversation space under the #MYP program set for this afternoon, let us reflect on the first community dialogue, which took place in March last year that brought together youth leaders from Kampala, Mukono,& Wakiso.

Read 👇
https://t.co/p6ewcFbgnl

[Open Space Centre @OpenSpaceUganda]

#PictureMoments of the in-person and online capacity-building sessions on peaceful elections and youth participation in elections.
#ReadyToStand
#YMP
#2021Elections
#ThrowbackThursday

[Open Space Centre @OpenSpaceUganda]

We resumed the #MYP program last week with the intention of holding conversational spaces with leaders of respective Parishes and devising SMART solutions within as youth leaders. Find out how the discussion areas and youth desk went.👇

https://t.co/p6ewcFbOcT

CC: @MoLGUganda

[Open Space Centre @OpenSpaceUganda]

In November 2021 as we joined the world to celebrate African Youth, together with @NYCofUganda supported by @UKinUganda we
held a dialogue on the possible ways young people can participate in local government processes significantly on the emerging opportunities in the #PDM.

[Platform For Youth Inclusion In Politics @PYIPUg1]

Happy new year to you all.

Aluta continua!

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

Application for participation in this year's National Youth Parliament at the @Parliament_Ug is ongoing.
Deadline for application: 25th July 2022.
Click the link below for more information on how you can apply.
https://t.co/HmMYMQo9gq

#YouthParliamentUG

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

First motion for the day: Resolution of Parliament urging government to address issues of youth unemployment through skilling. #YouthParliamentUG

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

"The government should increase the funding of the youth structures starting from the villages without any discrimination to encourage their participation in the policy-making processes." - Namugobe Vicky #YouthParliamentUG

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

Second motion for the day: Resolution of Parliament urging government to address the high levels of drug abuse among Youth in rural/urban areas that are getting wasted in drug abuse/juvenile delicacy. #YouthParliamentUG

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

"It's absurd that we live in a country whereby if you're born from a poor family, you can't own land unless your parents die and then you can inherit their land for agriculture." - Pickisa Daniel #YouthParliament

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

First motion for the day: Resolution of Parliament urging government to support Youth engaged in Agriculture "The Key to a Food Secure Future." #YouthParliamentUG

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

"80% of the youth are in the informal sector. So it's important for them to be involved in a sector like agriculture." - Speaker Pariyo Demos Agamba. #YouthParliamentUG

[CEPA @centre4policy]

Happening now in Arua is the West Nile Youth Regional Parliament.
The National Youth Parliament aims to increase youth participation in policymaking processes and increasing youth civic engagement
#YouthParliamentUG

[Faraja Africa Foundation @FarajaAfricaFdn]

"The regional Youth Parliament is meant to prepare us for the National Youth Parliament. So it's important to know all the guidelines and issues discussed here." - Drate Yassin Jaffar #YouthParliamentUG