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Exciting News
We are thrilled to announce that we are convening the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award🏅
The Award is not just an honor but a global framework for non-formal education and learnings, empowering young individuals to dream big, celebrate achievements, and
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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.
#YouthParliamentUG
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Hon. Peter Paul Siniga of Tanzania has emerged winner for the position of Speaker of the
#EACYouthParliament21
4th session.
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IT IS FINALLY HERE!
📢ATTENTION ALL VOCAL YOUTHS IN UGANDA!
Calling all passionate young people with a strong interest in social justice, ethnic equality, and youth inclusion to participate in the 6th National Youth Parliament, 2023.
Deadline for applications is 21st July
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Let's congratulate Hon. Rubakene Francis Shaa as the new Deputy Speaker for the 5th Annual National Youth Parliament.
#YouthParliamentUG
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The six-speaker of the East African Youth Parliament Rt.Hon. Belinda Amanya
@AmanyaBelyndah
charing her first session.
#EACYouthParliament
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Happiest Birthday to our very own
@MacklineAsiimi1
our Board Member and Social Diplomat. We as the FARAJA family celebrate you as our own🎂🥳
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Congratulations
@JuliaMuhumuza
Julia is also the current clerk to the East African Youth Parliament. An advocacy program under our good governance and democracy pillar that gives young people a platform to advocate for inclusive policies at EALA
We are proud to associate!
Muhumuza Julia with a Bachelors degree in International Business is MUBS's best student for the Mak 72nd graduation ceremony with a CGPA of 4.91. Congratulations Julia!
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First Motion for resolution of the “East African Youth Parliament” urging the East African Legislative Assembly to pass the East African Community Sexual Reproductive Health Bill to facilitate the access of life-course sexual 👇🏽
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🔊UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!!
✊The applications for the National Youth Parliament have closed.
The selection process for the participants for the 6th National Youth Parliament is underway. Selections will be done by a selection panel putting into consideration the age of applicants,
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Hon. Irene Nakamatte says that the issues around climate change result from loopholes in functionality of the policies created. She goes on to say that the government put a ban on the use of polythene but this was not effected and yet our neigbouring country, Rwanda adopted this
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(Virtual) – Call for Online Participants 6th East African Youth Parliament (Vijana Assembly) 10th-11th November 2023, Arusha, Tanzania
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The newly-elected Speaker for the 5th Annual National Youth Parliament 2022 is Nakigudde Speria. Congratulations Speria.
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🎉EXCITING NEWS!!
💪Hon. Okot Sam Olaa is the Speaker elect for the 6th National Youth Parliament.
#YouthParliamentUG
@EUinUG
@CUSP_Uganda
@giz_uganda
@NYPUganda
@actionaiduganda
@Parliament_Ug
@KRCUganda
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An election was presided over by the Outgoing speaker Hon. Brian Odero (Kenya)
@BrianOdero7
and below are the results;
Uganda - 26
South Sudan -18
Rwanda -9.
Nullified - 1
The newly elected Speaker for the East African
@EA_Bunge
Youth Parliament is Rt. Hon Belinda Amanya
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Apply to be part of this year’s East African Youth Parliament in Arusha Tanzania
@EA_Bunge
headquarters.
Link to application:
#EAYouthParliament22
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📢UPDATE!! UPDATE!!
💪ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!
Selections for the 6th National Youth Parliament have been concluded and successful applicants communicated to via email.
✊ Check your email or spam to confirm if you were selected and respond accordingly.
#YouthParliamentUG
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An attack of a member of the civil society is an attack on the whole network!
The arrest of
@nickopiyo
is just a tip of the iceberg of the shrinking civic space in our Country. We stand in solidarity with our friends
@chapterfourug
and say this must stop!
#FreeNicholasOpiyo
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Day 2 of the East African Youth Parliament has commenced in Arusha (Tanzania) chaired by Rt.Hon.Belinda Amanya
@AmanyaBelyndah
the 6th Speaker
#EACYouthPaliament
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📢ATTENTION ALL VOCAL YOUTHS!
Do not miss out on the unique opportunity to participate in policy making and decision-making processes at the 6th National Youth Parliament.
#YouthParliamentUG
@EUinUG
@giz_uganda
Click this link to apply
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Happening Now: 5th Annual National Youth Parliament in session at
@Parliament_Ug
#YouthParliamentUG
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"We have issues like drought and famine which the government can have sustainable solutions for but they haven't acted yet." - Hon Muhumuza Julia
#YouthParliamentUG
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REGIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENTS ARE HERE!!
#YouthParliamentUG
The Western Regional Youth Parliament is happening on the 11th of July 2023 in Mbarara City with support from
@giz_uganda
and
@EUinUG
Follow the proceedings on Faraja Digital Television as the youths in the region raise
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We want to take this opportunity to thank all the youth leaders across the different regions in Uganda who made this day a success.
And to all our partners, thank you for being with us in this journey and we are always delighted to work with you.
#YouthParliamentUG
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Feminism is the radical notion that women are also human beings not a notion that women are against men. Isabella Akiteng
#Elleparle2020
#InternationalWomensDay2020
@ElleWomen
@amwaafrika
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“If we are opening the economy, can we open the digital economy fully as well?”
@Wabwire1
@nbstv
#RestoreFacebookUG
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"I got to know about
#Faraja
when had just concluded school.With the engagements I have since had,I am proud of who I am today as a secretary of sports in NYC. I have seen Faraja grow and have grown with it as well. Proud to be a beneficiary."
@MacklineAsiimi1
#FarajaAt5
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✊WESTERN REGION HERE WE COME!
The first regional youth parliament is happening in Mbarara city on the 11th of July 2023. Follow all the proceedings of the sitting on Faraja Digital Television.
#YouthParliamentUG
@EUinUG
@giz_uganda
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The chairperson Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Youth Affairs, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro encouraged the youth to speak up on the issues that require change in their regions. She added that the youth are not the majority but rather the children, therefore, the pace that we the youth
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H.E. Anne Katusiime Kageye the Ambassador of Uganda to Tanzania graced the youth parliamentarians;
She affirmed that youth inclusion in policy - making not only empower but model them so as they take on the mantle from the superiors in the time to come.
#EACYouthParliament
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📢Attention!!
#YouthParliamentUG
applicants 🚨
Due to an overwhelming number of applicants, only selected applicants will receive a communication from Faraja Africa Foundation.
@EUinUG
@giz_uganda
@CUSP_Uganda
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Be on the look out on all our platforms for more information
#YouthParliament22
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"As much as people engage with your content online, make sure you engage with their content as well." -
@EdnaKanyesigye
, Programs & Advocacy Officer, Faraja Africa Foundation.
#YouthParliamentUG
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💪The 6th National Youth Parliament is happening today at the Parliament of Uganda.
#YouthParliamentUG
@EUinUG
@CUSP_Uganda
@giz_uganda
@NYPUganda
@actionaiduganda
@Parliament_Ug
@KRCUganda
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📢DO NOT MISS OUT!! ⏱️
🔍ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Calling all passionate young people with a strong interest in social justice, ethnic equality, and youth inclusion to participate in the 6th National Youth Parliament, 2023.
Deadline for applications is 21st
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The clerk for the 1st sitting of the 4th meeting of the East African youth parliament is
@JuliaMuhumuza
#EACYouthParliament21
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We congratulate
@AyebareDenise
who emerged second runner up in the Miss Tourism Uganda Contest.
Denise moved the motion for resolution urging the gov’t to prioritise measures for adaptation to, &mitigation of the effects of climate change in Uganda during the Youth Parliament.
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The Chairperson of the Youth Sounding Board, Howard Mwesigwa says that the mandate of the Youth Sounding Board, fundamentally, is to inform and shape the Uganda-EU Development Cooperation, to ensure that it is youth-centric and alive to the true needs and aspirations of the Youth
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Youth bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table. It's time to give them a seat in civil society decision making!
#youthvoice
#YSBUG
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We need to ensure that young voices are heard in our democratic processes. Their perspectives and ideas are essential for creating a better future for all of us.
#youthinclusion
#democracy
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A press conference took place at the Parliament today briefing the press about the 5th Annual National Youth Parliament that's due this Friday.
#YouthParliamentUG
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Belinda Amanya says that youth need to prepare,positin themselves and look for spaces that have opportunities for youth and utilize social media to brand themselves, advocate for views they are passionate about and tap into opportunities for themselves and fellow youth.
#ANYF23
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This week we are celebrating 4 Years of Existence. We are grateful to you being part of our growth. We intend to work with you for as long as Youth Empowerment has been achieved.
@Wabwire1
@EdnaKanyesigye
@SharonKaitesi
@Eyexaque
#4yearsoffaraja
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Uwakilishwaji wa Vijana kwenye nyanja za kimaamuzi, hufanyika kila mwaka katika mkutano mkuu wa bunge la vijana Afrika Mashariki Arusha.
Mkutano huu, huonganisha vijana kutoka nchi sita, kujadiliana namna sahihi ya kutatua changamoto za vijana nchini kwao.
#EACYouthParliament21
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Happy faces from all over the region as the 6th East African Youth African parliament is about to kick off in Arusha
@EA_Bunge
#6youthparliament
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Hon. Rugumanyo admits that the issue of climate change is something natural that we can't control but the government has not taken the initiative to preserve the environment on its side.
#YouthParliamentUG
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Birthday blessings to our Executive Director and Vision bearer
@Wabwire1
We thank you for the unwavering mentorship and support that you have rendered to us over the years.
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Hon. Sarah Nyirabashiti Mateke, the MP of Kisoro and a representative of children during her speech said that she believes in the power of the youth to create change. She went on to say that the deliberations of the youth at the youth parliament can guide the changes done by the
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Youth Parliament 2020
The Manifesto that made Allan Abenawe Victorious as Speaker of the
#YouthParliamentUG
2020.
Looking forward to hearing manifestos for the 2021 Youth Parliament contenders for Speaker.
@AbenaweAllan3
@actionaiduganda
@PYIPUg1
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Happy birthday to our Programs Manager
@shalomchantal
We love having you as part of the team.
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Happy African World Heritage Day! Do you know your Heritage? Did you know that heritage can be used as a source of income without exploitation? What have you done as a young person to conserve your heritage? Join the online celebration
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Dear Applicants for the
#YouthParliamentUG
check your emails for communication on whether you were selected to be part of the National Youth Parliament 2022.
If you haven’t received any response please call: 039 4884176 or email: info
@farajaafricafdn
.org
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First motion:
Motion for resolution of the National Youth Parliament urging the government to prioritise measures for adaptation to, and mitigation of the effects of climate change in Uganda.
#YouthParliamentUG
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East African Community Sexual Reproductive Health Bill; The object is to protect and facilitate the attainment of the life-course sexual and reproductive health and rights of all persons in the Community;
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✊ In his welcoming remarks, Emmanuel Wabwire, The Executive Director of Faraja Africa Foundation appreciated the partners for working together to ensure that the youth are provided with the Youth Parliament as a platform for them to come together and deliberate on the issues
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HAPPENING NOW:
It is day one of the 2022
#EAYouthParliament
in Arusha Tanzania at the East African Legislative Assembly Chambers.
Karibu Arusha 👊🏾
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East African Youth Parliament Speaker from
#Kenya
Rt. Hon
@ashura_michael
briefing
@EA_Bunge
Speaker Rt. Hon
@martin_ngoga
ahead of the last session of the
#EACYouthParliament
alongside the other speakers from South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Clerks & a Sargent at Arms from 🇺🇬 & 🇹🇿
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On this day, we celebrate all the young people that are actively engaging in programmes & decision-making processes that are of great positive impact on global society. We believe your voices & actions can make this world a better place to live in. Happy National Youth Day.
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How can one participate in the National Youth Parliament?
The video below answers one of the most asked questions.
#YouthParliamentUg
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It's the Youth Parliament week. All roads lead to the
@Parliament_Ug
on 5th August for the 5th Annual National Youth Parliament.
#YouthParliamentUG
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“As a young girl living with HIV it is my dream that there is free access to sanitary pads for the girl child. Why would condoms be free and pads are for sale?”Hon. Namutebi Ruth
#YouthParliamentUG
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President
@KagutaMuseveni
takes a selfie with the
#CYMM
delegation alongside Rt. Hon
@PScotlandCSG
.
#FirstPresidentialSelfie
in
#9CYMM
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Hon.Ankuda Tracy (Uganda)
@TrassyleenO
argued that on many occasions and sittings people with disabilities are always left out, this means that they are always left out yet many of these policies still affect them directly without exemption.
#EACYouthParliament
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✊The young people have come together as a force for change to deliberate on the issues affecting them in their different regions.
#YouthParliamentUG
@EUinUG
@CUSP_Uganda
@giz_uganda
@NYPUganda
@actionaiduganda
@Parliament_Ug
@KRCUganda
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✊ The Youth Parliament is an advocacy platform that brings young people together to deliberate on issues affecting them. He went on to say that deliberations from the regional youth parliaments and the national youth parliament are then presented to the Youth representatives and
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Motion 3: Motion for a resolution of the East African Youth Parliament urging the governments to revamp the education systems and curriculum of East Africa states by Hon. Emmanuel Mulisa
#EACYouthParliament21
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We are thrilled to announce that Faraja Africa Foundation is a direct beneficiary of the CUSP II action by
@giz_uganda
, which aims to strengthen civil society engagement for the enhanced adherence of development processes to democratic governance principles in Uganda.
Our
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The East African Youth Parliament is an invented safe space aimed at the inclusion of young people in strengthening democratic, good governance & political processes through civic engagement & creative advocacy in the East African Community (EAC)
#EAYouthParliament2020
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2nd sitting for the 5th
#EACYouthParliament
and we are ready for today’s motion discussion. Let’s do this✊🏽
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Hon. Damba Harunah urges the government to include the young people living with disabilities in all the efforts to address issues of climate changing noting that there are over 12.4% young people living with disabilities in Uganda and yet these are discriminated against when it
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“We have all these laws regarding the preservation of the environment but the problem is implementation of these laws." Hon.Welunga Yusuf from the Eastern region
#YouthParliamentUG
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#Appreciation
We would like to appreciate Rt.Hon.
@JacobOulanyah
for continuing to support advocacy endeavors of the young people. Rt. Hon. supported the youth from Uganda by providing one of the
@Parliament_Ug
buses for travel to Arusha for the
#EACYouthParliament21
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The second subregional Youth Parliament Session will be in Ankole subregion~ hosted by Mbarara City in partnership with
@AfricanYouthFdn
as official conveners and regional partners.
Date: 21st June, 2022
#YouthParliamentUG
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Our enterprise arm is undergoing a training on business management, designing a business plan and marketing strategy under the project "Building Sustainable Social Enterprises for NGOs - BSSEN", with support from
@Capitalsolns
@giz_uganda
@CUSP_Uganda
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"In the environment of policy, if you want your issue to be addressed, you must be relentless and do things with a clear navigation." -
@Jacobeyeru
, Chairman National Youth Council.
#YouthParliamentUG
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Hon. Kanyesigye Peterson commends the government for the investments made in the health sector but says that the challenges in the sector are caused by the people managing the sector failing to account for the money that has already been invested in the health sector.
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📢CENTRAL REGION HERE WE COME!!
The third regional youth parliament this year is happening on the 14th of July in Luwero District.⏱️
🔍To all vocal youth interested in making a difference in the Central region, DO NOT MISS OUT on the opportunity to be part of the
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We are honored to have Young entrepreneurs as speakers sharing their journey, experience, and what are key take-away for growth.
Set a Reminder, Don’t miss!!📣
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A lot of African countries whose economies depend on tourism have been affected by the pandemic.
@ICCROM
@WorldAwhf
#MyAfricanHeritage
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The first motion for the Busoga Region sub-national youth parliament: “Motion for a resolution of the Busoga Youth Parliament urging the Government to prioritize service delivery with an emphasis on education and Health," moved by Hon. Naiga Doreen.
#YouthParliamentUG
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All is set for the first day of the
#EACYouthParliament21
The session will begin at exactly 9am and It will be live on zoom, remember to join in.
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📢LAST BUT NOT LEAST!!
🔍BUSOGA REGION HERE WE COME
✊The 2nd Busoga region sub-national youth parliament is happening on the 20th of July 2023 in Jinja District.⏱️
💪To all vocal youths interested in making a difference in the Busoga region, DO NOT MISS OUT on the opportunity to
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This year’s East African Youth Parliament will also have delegates from our new partner state Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time. We are excited to hear from them 👊🏾as we discuss issues concerning youth in the East African Community
#EAYouthParliament
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"There should be platforms for availing the youth with knowledge on how to invest in agriculture and the most profitable field in agriculture to invest in." says Hon. Enock Kagoro. He added that the youth also need knowledge on revenue sourcing to enable them participate
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We need to bridge the gap between youth and politics. By providing opportunities for youth to participate in democratic processes, we are fostering a more engaged and informed citizenry.
#youthandpolitics
#youthrepresentation
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Results are in;
Hon. Olupot Calvin- 103 votes
Hon. Howard Mwesigwa- 113 Votes
Hon. Ambasize Ezra- 120 Votes
Making Hon. Ambasize speaker of the
#YouthParliamentUG
2021
#YouthParliamentUG
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Our first project is the Youth Engagement and Policy Advocacy( YEPA) where we encourage youth participation in policy formulation in form of creative Advocacy majorly using Social Media.
In YEPA we also aim for Youth Involment in Elections by passing on Civic Education.
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Our mission statement also has been modified from
“To prepare emerging leaders to initiate,develop& sustain youth community &economic initiatives.”
To
“To facilitate the process of youth empowerment by creating platforms for meaningful economic,social & political engagement
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Call for Participants-East African Youth Parliament(Vijana Assembly) 11-12th November 2021, Arusha, Tanzania
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