Young people today are more connected than ever thanks to the tools that allow them to discuss, share and collaborate. This offers an unprecedented comparative perspective in the society and the replication of good practices from one place to another.
Why youth matters?
We believe that communities cannot thrive if they fail to offer a bright future for younger generations.
Why young people
Four reasons we work with youth
Young people are more mobile and dynamic. We can develop their know-how and their ability to make decisions in order to generate new ways to support the local development.
Young people are often marginalized by hierarchical, opaque and unequal decision making structures and are better placed to change these systems if they have the tools, knowledge and resources they need
More than half of the Congolese population is now under 40 years and it is imperative to engage this group in the development of a system that works better for them
Sustainable Development Goal 16
Peace, justice and strong institutions
That is why we are determined to help young people develop their skills to participate in building institutions that are open, inclusive and responsive and free from corruption. This helps build strong institutions and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 16)’s:
Target 16.3
Promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice
Target 16.4
Combat organized crime and illicit financial and arms flows
Target 16.5
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery
Target 16.6
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions
Target 16.7
Ensure responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making
Target 16.8
Strengthen the participation in global governance
Target 16.9
Provide universal legal identity
Target 16.10
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms
Target 16.a
Strengthen national institutions to prevent violence and combat crime and terrorism
Target 16.b
Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies