Empowering Communities Through Action

The Vijana Digital Program empowers at-risk youth across Sub-Saharan Africa with essential digital skills, including ICT literacy, coding, and digital entrepreneurship. The program combines practical training, mentorship, and access to technology hubs to enhance employability, foster innovation, and bridge the digital divide. By equipping young people with the tools to participate in the digital economy, the initiative promotes economic independence, resilience against social vulnerabilities, and active engagement in community development.

We sit at the tables where decisions are made from the African Union, COMESA high level engagements to UN Women regional meetings. We ensure that the Common African Position (CAP) reflects the actual needs of youth and women regarding justice, social norms, and regional integration.

This is our civic space & institutional resilience space where we engage with various working groups such as Kenya Non-profit Financial Action Task Force (NPO FATF) where we advocate for the protection of civic space against regulatory overreach. By tracking the impact of counter-terror financing rules and pushing forbanking access for NGOs, we ensure that the ecosystem for development remains open and sustainable.

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