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Are you passionate about making a difference in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation? Do you have innovative ideas and solutions to address pressing environmental challenges? If so, we invite you to seize the opportunity and apply for the Youth4Climate Award 2024! Initiated by the UNDP Rome Center and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, the Youth4Climate Award aims to recognize and support youth-led initiatives that tackle environmental and climate issues head-on. With a focus on fostering youth inclusivity and innovation, this award program is paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future. One inspiring example of the impact of the Youth4Climate Award is Forezava, a startup that received recognition during the first call for solutions in 2023. Their groundbreaking efforts exemplify the potential of youth-led initiatives in driving positive change. Now, it's your turn to join this global movement and unleash your creativit...

We have to face some hard reality here today. As we speak in the serene greenery of Vihiga County lies a dark reality that threatens the lives of our young people. The allure of gold has lured many into the depths of unregulated mining, where danger lurks at every corner. This morning, the harsh truth hit home once again as news broke of yet another tragedy unfolding in Chanda, Chambiti Village. Five young souls now find themselves trapped within the confines of a treacherous mine, their fate hanging in the balance. With each passing hour, anxiety mounts, and the uncertainty of their condition grips the community in a somber embrace. But this is not an isolated incident; it is a recurring nightmare that has plagued Vihiga County for years. The toll of unregulated gold mining is measured not just in lives lost and bodies injured but in the shattered dreams of families torn apart by grief. These are but dark times for a generation. Anyone that has had an opportunity to visit these sites ...

The youth are the future, a common phrase that we should seek to debunk. But what better way to debunk this than through proactively engaging the youth in activities and programs that build their capacity to create sustainable solutions. The potential greatly expoused by the African youth is desirable. If you haven't had an opportunity to meet this potential and promise then there is somewhere some of us had a unique opportunity to experience it. The  YALI Regional Leadership Center EA  is a unique program that brings together young leaders from 14 East and Central African countries. The youth are selected from three specific leadership tracks: Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership and Public Management. Let me tell you (Maina) the moment you get the chance to meet these amazing leaders cutting across several languages, cultures, religions and various interesting food tastes the realization of what the future for Africa holds strikes home.  One alumni writes: "Arriving at Ke...

In fields where dreams meet fertile ground, Youth and women, with hope abound. In rural lands, where skies are wide, Their hands toil, their spirits guide. Through sweat and soil, they learn the art, Of Climate Smart Agriculture, a fresh start. Seeds of change, they gently sow, In harmony with nature's flow. With each crop nurtured, each harvest reaped, Opportunities blossom, promises deep. Sustainable employment, a beacon bright, Illuminating pathways, in dawn's first light. They tend the earth with tender care, Knowing that from it, life they share. For in their hands, the future's scope, We find resilience, we find hope. Follow Us:  Facebook   X.com   Instagram   Threads   TikTok Donate