The Power to You(th) Programme has started a global initiative dubbed #HearUsOut campaign to promote the rights of young people and elevate their voices and aspirations. This campaign calls on communities and local leaders to address issues that influence the lives of young people and ensure that youths are heard on issues that are critical for the latter’s empowerment. Click this link to engage in our campaign and spread the word.
Power To Youth Malawi is engaging in this campaign by calling on stakeholders to act on addressing issues of unemployment plaguing young people and frustrating them to engage in negative coping mechanisms which prevent them from attaining their potential. The creation of employment opportunities will help them to better engage and contribute to the improvement of their lives and communities. Watch this video to hear from youths in Malawi.
Youth in Malawi are raising awareness against negative social norms like early and child marriage, gender-based violence and low school attendance and calling on leaders to promote the education of young girls. When girls’ education is promoted, it will reduce the prevalence of teenage and unwanted pregnancies and child marriage. It will help young girls be eligible and able to access opportunities and become the best versions of themselves. Watch this video to learn more.
Power To Youth Uganda has engaged in the #HearUsOut campaign by sampling the opinions of young people on issues that young people are facing in their communities. Among the opinions sampled are lack of access to that Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights services for young people like contraception services, family planning and education on reproductive health and rights. The major ask is for the government and local authorities to become more intentional about ensuring that SRHR services are youth friendly.
Also evident in Bukwo District Uganda is the prevalence of juvenile delinquency among youths and adolescents with rising cases of drug abuse , and alcoholism leading to teenage, and unwanted pregnancies , high crime wave, school dropout and reckless lifestyle. There is a need for community education, sensitisation and youth-friendly services.
This campaign is centred on ensuring that youths speak up, are heard and seen. Know more by visiting this link.
