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YouSustain - Youth Collaboration for Sustainable African Futures

1012466182025Capacity Building in the field of Youthongoing
Countries: DE|IT|KE|UG|ZM|MZ|NG · Grant: €438,978

Project summary

This project aims to empower youth organisations and young people in Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe by enhancing their capacities to address social, economic, and environmental challenges through decolonial and participatory approaches. Focusing on Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Italy, and Germany, the project seeks to challenge colonial legacies in migration governance, knowledge production, and youth inclusion. Key activities include Youth exchange visits to Kenya and Italy, Future Creating Workshops and PhotoVoice, that enable youth to critically examine historical and contemporary issues, develop actionable strategies, and advocate for more equitable policies. Artistic expressions such as theater and visual storytelling are integrated to amplify youth voices, fostering intercultural understanding and resilience. Key outputs include: A 'Toolkit on migration and decolonial youth work', Working papers, Documentary of an artistic performance, PhotoVoice exhibition. By establishing a robust capacity-building framework and facilitating cross-regional exchanges, the project aims to transform youth organizations into influential advocates for decolonial practices and inclusive governance. In doing so, it contributes to the EU Youth Strategy (2019–2027) and the Youth Mobility for Africa flagship initiative, promoting sustainable pathways for skills development, economic empowerment, and political participation for young people across both continents.

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