Civic Youth Generation (CYG Africa)

CIVIC YOUTH GENERATION (CYG Africa) 

Given that over 70% of people in sub-Saharan Africa are under 30, the continent has the youngest population in the world. Thus, it is expected that the youth boom will change the world. 

The goal of the Civic Youth Generation initiative is therefore to cultivate and harness the unfettered potentials of youth in Nigeria and Africa at large for better economic, political, and environmental implications for democracy. This project seeks to empower and build the capacity of youths to become proactive agents of change in their respective communities. 

MISSION – Our mission is to galvanize this teeming population of youths into taking the necessary actions required for a more sustainable democracy and governance in Africa. To actualize this mandate, we seek to provide young people with the opportunities, knowledge, and skills necessary to make significant contributions to society and advance sustainable development by educating, empowering, and involving them in civic activities.

VISION – Our vision is to inspire youths into building an inclusive, democratic, and sustainable future for all. 

OBJECTIVES

• Promote active involvement in local government and community service.
• Educate young people on the value of active citizenship, democratic procedures, and civic responsibilities.
• Promote young people’s involvement in advocacy and decision-making processes.
• Equip youths with fundamental civic skills 

PROJECT STRATEGIES  

• Pacesetters Capacity building– Hold seminars and conferences educating youths on civic engagement, democratic processes, human rights, and the importance of youth involvement in governance. 
• Youth-led community projects– Sponsor and empower youths(pacesetters) to facilitate projects that speak to issues, inclusive but not limited to political, economic, that are peculiar to their individual communities.  
• Advocacy and Policy Engagement– Organize and support youth-focused advocacy campaigns and policy workshops, designed to inform youths on how best they can influence and participate in policy discussions and decisions at all levels of society. 
• Networking and Collaboration– Host annual Pacesetter conferences where youths, experts, and stakeholders are convened to ideate on innovative and sustainable solutions to systemic issues woven into Africa’s fabric.