Youth Advocacy Network

In 2024, Inua Dada Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, launched a six-month youth advocacy project titled "Generation Parliament: Sustaining the Momentum." This initiative aimed to equip 40 university students with advocacy skills in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and digital advocacy.

Building Youth Advocacy Leaders

Participants were selected from the University of Nairobi (UoN) and United States International University (USIU), representing diverse academic backgrounds, including Medicine, Law, Sociology, Journalism, Criminology, Psychology, and International Relations. The cohort also included students from marginalized economic backgrounds, refugees, and persons with disabilities to promote inclusivity.

Project Launch & Training

The program was launched on July 26, 2024, at Pride Inn Hotel, Nairobi, with 41 students (34 female, 7 male) attending. Facilitators led sessions on SRHR, GBV, advocacy storytelling, and movement building, equipping participants with tools to effectively champion social change.

Continued Learning & Advocacy

Over the next six months, students engaged in online training and the review of Inua Dada Foundation’s advocacy toolkit. This process ensured the toolkit remained relevant and aligned with emerging advocacy needs, strengthening youth-led activism.

Key Lessons Learned

• Co-Creation Enhances Relevance – Involving students in developing advocacy tools ensures practical and impactful results.
• Inclusivity is Critical – Representation of diverse groups enriches advocacy efforts.
• Capacity Building Drives Sustainability – Equipping youth with skills ensures continued impact beyond the project.
• Safe Spaces Foster Engagement – Supportive environments encourage open discussions on sensitive topics.
• Partnerships Strengthen Sustainability – Collaboration with universities and organizations ensures long-term impact.

Through Generation Parliament, Inua Dada Foundation continues to empower young advocates, fostering a new generation of change-makers committed to addressing SRHR, GBV, and social justice issues.