The proposed project titled “Enhancing Youth Participation in Local Governance in Kenema District” aimed at promoting participatory democracy at local level with the key objective of increasing youth inclusion in decision making structures in ten communities in the Nongowa chiefdom, Kenema district within a period of nine months. In Sierra Leone, Kenema district to be specific, youths belong to one of the most vulnerable groups in terms of socio
What locality or neighborhood will your project focus on?
Kenema Eastern Region of Sierra Leone
Describe the specific community with whom you will be working.
What kinds of news, stories and other content will be created?
The following will constitute the project activities:
• Consultative community meetings – Town hall meetings will be organized for youth groups (special attention to the most vulnerable). Community leaders, and local authorities to generate community commitment and participation in the implementation of the project
• Trainings – three trainings will be organized to capacitate and increase the knowledge of 100 youths in governance, human rights
What technologies and digital tools do you plan to use in the trainings?
Describe the connections that you or your organization have already established that will contribute to the success of the project.
Community Youth structures (YAGs) will be formed and strengthened to increase sustained advocacy for youth friendly policies, considering the fact that they are the future leaders and bear the responsibility of taking over the mantle of responsible citizenship. Note that representation/participation is one of the key elements to social justice and security; as the saying goes, ‘you cannot decide with me against me’. Having youth represented.
How many participants do you think will be involved in your project?
The project will target mainly youths including community leaders, ward/chiefdom committees and councillors. These category of people can play significant role in influencing decisions and policy implementation
BUCYDO is very gender sensitive in its programme implementation. During implementation of all activities under the proposed project, BUCYDO shall work to ensure that both gender are fairly represented and accorded equal responsibilities.
Besides the microgrant funding, what other resources and support are you seeking for your project to ensure its success?
Yes, BUCYDO has always re-invented its partnership according to prevailing circumstances. To increase the level of involvement of key players in the planning and successful implementation of the project, Future Focus Foundation a youth serving organization will form part of the team providing support in the area of trainings and evaluation. However, this will require some financial commitment to enable our partner to provide the necessary experti
