NIMD

NIMD works to promote peaceful, just and inclusive politics worldwide. We are non-partisan and driven by democratic values.

[NIMD @WeAreNIMD]

2025 marked 25 years of NIMD. Our Annual Report looks back at what that meant with highlights from the network from the start of NIMD until now. Read more 👇
https://t.co/RvzyMmTWnz

[NIMD Kenya @NIMDKenya]

In 14 days, Nairobi hosts the launch of Kenya's Country Action Plan on Youth Political Participation (2025–2030) + the East Africa Regional Roadmap. Save the date: July 29. #YouthInPoliticsKE #NIMDKenya #WYDEngagement

[NIMD Uganda @NimdUganda]

In his opening remarks, @NimdUganda Country Director @PrimusBahiigi has emphasised the organisation's belief in dialogue as an integral part of democracy, noting that given Uganda's diversity, democracy remains the best governance approach, especially when it is done right.

#Dialogue #SADU

[NIMD Uganda @NimdUganda]

Thriving democracies grow from open minds and open conversations.

When we engage in #dialogue, we build trust, address challenges, and move forward together.
#NIMD

[NIMD Uganda @NimdUganda]

The post-election period is an opportunity for young leaders to move beyond competition and build collective platforms to address youth concerns.

#Dialogue and engagement with decision-makers are key to lasting progress.

[NIMD Uganda @NimdUganda]

The session focused on how youth leaders can shift from campaigning to effective governance, prioritise public service over personal wealth, and deliver practical solutions to community needs. We are optimistic about the role that these youth leaders will play in the growth of our nation.

#WYDEcommunity #WYDEngagement #WYDEyouth #DemocracyAcademyUg

[NIMD @WeAreNIMD]

With #PowerofDialogue consortium members 🤝@amwaafrika @GoreeInstitute @CemiTunisie and NIMD
@NimdMali @NimdUganda

Made possible by @MinBZ
Illustrations by Tonke Koppelaar

[NIMD @WeAreNIMD]

This past month, we headlined a different kind of leader. Eight changemakers across Africa who built coalitions, trained communities, and stood for democracy where it was needed most. Supported by the #PowerOfDialogue consortium. 👇
https://t.co/UY3qOn0zSV

[NIMD Uganda @NimdUganda]

As part of our #WYDE programming, yesterday we engaged young leaders from the national youth council and other district levels on their experience as new leaders. At #NIMD Uganda, we believe in supporting young leaders in building a brighter, stronger democracy for all.

#WYDEcommunity #WYDEngagement #WYDEyouth #DemocracyAcademyUg

[NIMD @WeAreNIMD]

This June, the Power of Dialogue consortium has been sharing stories that remind us change is possible, with the right tools and the motivation to make a start. More stories are coming. Read the first story of the series here 👇
https://t.co/08SnrAjWcr

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#PowerofDialogue: A medical resident who digitised a hospital, broke silences around women's health, and refused to stay quiet when the system pushed back. Through the #PowerofDialogue programme, Rahma drove change in her community. Watch her story 👇
https://t.co/t3IwzQRcQV

[NIMD @WeAreNIMD]

Jasser founded a youth citizenship club in Hammamet as a teenager. He went on to represent Tunisia at the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg & organise over 1,000 law students against authoritarianism. Read his story👇
https://t.co/UY3qOn0zSV

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#PowerOfDialogue: Dibabe returned from @amwaafrika's AWLI training with a changed understanding of feminism, and brought that shift back to her organisation: The Ethiopian Women with Disabilities National Association. Read her story 👇https://t.co/UY3qOn0zSV

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Read all our changemakers stories here 👇
https://t.co/UY3qOn0zSV

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#PowerOfDialogue: Aisha turned a lonely political battle into a ten-party coalition, and rewrote the rules of her own party along the way. Proof that change is possible. Step by step. Watch her story: https://t.co/2XfuaSMiBx
#LeadershipStory #WomenInLeadership #InspiringStories

[NIMD Kenya @NIMDKenya]

🚨 Reminder: Applications are Still Open! 🚨

⏳ Application Deadline: 26 June 2026

Scan the QR code on the poster and submit your application today.

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With #PowerofDialogue members: @amwaafrika, @GoreeInstitute, @CemiTunisie, and NIMD: @NimdSahel, @NimdMali

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#PowerOfDialogue
After the elections, Sarah started asking why women across Uganda's political parties faced the same harassment on the campaign trail. The answer lay beyond party politics.
Read her story: https://t.co/UY3qOn0zSV

[NIMD @WeAreNIMD]

This June, the #PowerofDialogue consortium has been sharing stories that remind us #change is possible, with the right tools and the motivation to make a start. More #stories are coming. Follow along for more!

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#PowerofDialogue Zeina, a certified conflict prevention trainer who built a 100-person youth alliance across four countries to push for women and youth participation in the Sahel. Through the Power of Dialogue programme, she helped change that. 👇 https://t.co/LPm0txZ7jj

[NIMD @WeAreNIMD]

#PowerofDialogue: Will you be following along this June?

[Akina Mama wa Afrika @amwaafrika]

#PowerOfDialogue
This week, we bring you Jacob, one of our eight changemakers under the Power of Dialogue Programme. Jacob's story began with a youth council in which 97% of members belonged to one party.

“During the first year of my tenure of office, I noticed that while Uganda had multiple political parties with representation in parliament, the youth leaders elected to leadership in the NYC were largely from only the ruling political party, constituting about 97% of all membership. This outcome of elections was a result of a patronage system employed by the ruling party during youth elections that makes it extremely difficult for opposition political parties to field enough candidates or have a fair chance of winning youth elections to join the NYC Leadership.”

Read how the POD programme supported Jacob in the creation of the Multiparty Youth Forum (MYP), a platform for constructive equity in youth participation:
🔗https://t.co/3xVQtge40Q

Power of Dialogue consortium: Akina Mama wa Afrika, @WeAreNIMD, @CemiTunisie, @GoreeInstitute, @NimdMali
Funded by: @DutchMFA
Illustrations by: Tonke Koppelaar