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✓ A new EAC YAP regional coordination team was announced.
✓ Youth ambassadors from Tanzania joined the celebration of international day for women in diplomacy.
Read these and more in the first issue of our monthly newsletter.
#ThisJuneinEACYAP
#WeMoveIt
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Mwalimu Nyerere was asked whether Africa was ready for independence in 1959, he responded:
“If you come into my house and steal my jacket, you don’t then ask me whether I’m ready for my jacket. The jacket was mine. You had no right at all to take it from me…”
#Tanzania60
🇹🇿
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Are you a young person passionate about making an impact in EAC Regional Integration? This is your chance to be the next EAC Youth Ambassador!
Click the link below for more details! ⬇️
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Congratulations Mr.
@garang_lester
on your new appointment as the Head of Politics, Peace and Security Committee.
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"Decisions made in Washington are more important to us than those made here in Dar es-Salaam. So, maybe my people should be allowed to vote in American presidential elections." ~ Julius Nyerere
#Nyerere100
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Are you a young person passionate about the East African Community Integration.
Apply now to be the next EAC Youth Ambassador for your country.
Application deadline: 12th November, 2021
For more details visit
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It is our distinct honour to announce that His Excellency Évariste Ndayishimiye , President of the Republic of Burundi is a Keynote Speaker at
#YouLead21
He will deliver an address on The role of Youth in Preventing conflicts & maintaining peace & security within the EAC region
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Congratulations Dr.
@ryanmuhumuza
on your new appointment as the Head of Climate Change and Environment Committee.
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East African Youth Innovation Forum is on🔥🔥
“Unlocking Youth Development Potential Through Innovation”
@EA_YouthForum
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We congratulate Former EACYAP Ambassador, NYC Chairperson Jacob Eyeru on his election to the Inaugural COMESA Youth Advisory Panel.
He will serve as one of 11 members for a 3-year tenure.
There's no doubt of the measure of efficacy & experience he brings to the brilliant panel.
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“Democracy is not a bottle of Coca-Cola which you can import. Democracy should develop according to that particular country”. ~ Mwalimu Nyerere
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We are delighted to announce that Ange Umutoni
@UMUTONIAnge1
is running for Rwanda youth representative in EALA. Ange is truly one of us, a beloved Former Regional Coordinator of
@EACYAP
and member of the platform in Rwanda.
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"Nyerere offered to delay Tanganyika's independence to wait for Kenya and Uganda independence in the hope of unifying them to East Africa Community Today
@jumuiya
has 7 Member states his dream was valid.
#Nyerere100
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“Unity will not make us rich, but it can make it difficult for Africa and the African peoples to be disregarded and humiliated. And it will increase the effectiveness of the decisions we make and try to implement for our development.” ~ Julius Nyerere
#Nyerere100
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EAC Heads of State are convening in Bujumbura, Burundi for the 20th Extra-Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State.
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We would like to congratulate
@JacobEyeru
, 3rd EAC Youth Ambassador to Uganda upon his election as Regional President for the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region
@icglr1
.
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Join us to congratulate Amb. Princess Inshuti Norberta
@PrincessInshut1
on her graduation with a Bachelor of Development and Social Entrepreneurship from
@UCUniversity
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It is our honor to announce that Mr. Mohammed Dewji Mo (
@moodewji
) , President MeTL Group, and Founder, Dewji Foundation, is a Panelist at the YouLead Summit 2021 under the Arusha debates forum.
#YouLead21
applications are still open.
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It is with profound delight that we welcome the H.E Évariste Ndayishimiye
@GeneralNeva
as Chairperson of the EAC Heads of State Summit.
@jumuiya
@EA_Bunge
@OneYoungAfrica
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Do you want to know more about the AfCFTA?
Join our space this Friday 5pm EAT, as we will be discussing with experts on how beneficial the AfCFTA protocol is to the young generation in Africa.
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Celebrating one of our members from the Republic of Uganda.
Happy birthday to you Barry.
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EAC Youth Ambassadors 🇷🇼
@UMUTONIAnge1
,
@CInyumba
and
@gilbertmbonimpa
, together with
@OneYoungAfrica
Program Director
@IvanAtuyambe
on Day 1 of
#CHOGM2022
in Kigali, Rwanda.
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📌An opportunity for EAC YOUTH.
Do you have experience in social media mobilization & working in youth workspaces?
Apply to be one of 7 country mobilizers from each of the EAC Member States on a campaign for electoral peace
Deadline: Friday 6th May 2022
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Congratulations to
@LKarikumutima
,
@EAC_yap
🇧🇮 for graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from
@BIUBurundi
! Her specialization in Regional Integration and International Trade exemplifies dedication to shaping a brighter future for our region.
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"Without patriotic political education, a soldier is only a potential criminal."
- Thomas Sankara
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YouLead Summit 2021 is here!
Since 2017, YouLead Summit has been jointly convened annually by the
@jumuiya
,
@MSTCDC
and other partners in Arusha Tanzania through their youth engagement initiatives – the
@EAC_yap
and
@OneYoungAfrica
Africa Youth Leadership Program
#YouLead21
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A 3-Day Capacity Building Workshop for the East Africa Community Youth Ambassadors is undergoing in Arusha, Tanzania.
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The EAC Youth Ambassadors are convening this week, at Entebbe - Uganda, to participate in an Advocacy Training for Youth on Promotion of a Culture of Peace, Dialogue and Tolerance from 5TH - 10TH December 2022.
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“We must choose either champagne for a few or safe drinking water for all” ~ Thomas Sankara
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Bernadette Massawe, Deputy EAC Youth Ambassador to 🇹🇿 among 200 Young Africans convening at the African Union Headquarters for Pan African Youth forum.
#YouthInclusion
#AYD2022
#AfricaYouthLed
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Our Tanzanian Ambassadors paid a visit to
@DianaChando
, the African Union Youth Ambassador on Peace and Security
@AUC_PAPS
to discuss the Agenda of the
@_AfricanUnion
in promoting Peace and security within the region, and Exploring Opportunities for East Africans
#Wemoveit
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34% of youth own businesses in Rwanda. On top of that, the Government aspires to create 1.5 million jobs by 2024.
But there is more that needs to be done to provide youth with job opportunities.
- Ms.
@Peshmutesi
, Country Director of TradeMark East Africa Rwanda
#YouLead21
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Ladies and gentlemen
August is here. Our Message to Youth
“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”~ Martin Luther king Jr
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It is our distinct honour to announce that His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan is a Keynote Speaker at
#YouLead21
He will deliver an address onThe Role of Youth in Legislative Processes in the
@jumuiya
& how to increase their participation
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EAC Youth Ambassadors
@jumuiya
are attending a week long youth stakeholders workshop in Entebbe, Uganda for the popularization of the Youth Peace and Security Agenda under the African Peace and Security Architecture Support program.
#EACYouth4Peace
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65% of the population of
@jumuiya
are young people under the age of 35 years, we need to invest in this young continent ~ H.E
@jmkikwete
#YouLead21
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“Innovation and technology are key in solving our region’s greatest challenges and youth being the major stakeholders need to be supported with their innovative ideas”
EACYAP regional coordinator
@WairimuManyara
@EA_YouthForum
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“You cannot carry out fundamental change without a certain amount of madness.” ~ Thomas Sankara
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Last Friday, the Republic of Somalia made history joining the EAC,as the 8th member. To the EAC Youth, this expansion signifies new horizons for collaboration, friendship, and shared opportunities.Let's celebrate the spirit of unity and the promise of a brighter future together!
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@FrauenUG
started on twitter as collective women to champions womens agenda and we reaching more women in the community that are experiencing violations especially domestic violence ~
@tastefullysaucy
#YouLeadUnPlugged
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One of our
@jumuiya
Members of the platform was elected Guild Speaker,
Hongera sana Mheshimiwa Spika wa Bunge
@AngellaMumbejja
"My name is Nagawa Hellena Luyinda. I am humbled to serve as the GRC pharmacy elect, as well as the Guild Speaker of Mbarara University
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#AfricanDream
“The day will come when history will speak. But it will not be the history which will be taught in Brussels, Paris, Washington or the United Nations…Africa will write its own history and in both north and south it will be a history of glory and dignity”. ~ Lumumba
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“To succeed in the innovation sector major reforms are needed in our education systems. Youth need to learn practically and encouraged to think outside the box from beginner levels”
Bernadette Massawe, EAC Deputy Youth Ambassador to Tanzania
@amb_bernadette
@EA_YouthForum
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Join us on the 29th April at 7:00PM EAT, as we delve into the conflict in sudan and its ramifications on the East African Community
As youth in
@jumuiya
, we must unify our voices to speak out against atrocities in the African Continent.
#JifunzeJumuiya
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The EAC Youth Ambassadors Platform, on its own behalf and that of the EAC youth, congratulates the Democratic Republic of Congo on its admission to the EAC
@jumuiya
at the 19th Extraordinary EAC Heads of State Summit
Bienvenue le République démocratique du Congo!
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The EAC Youth Ambassadors are among the participants of the 1st African Regional Inter-parliamentary conference on the "Emerging global challenge threatening our sovereignty, African Family and Values."
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The East African Youth Ambassadors engaging in the first intergenerational dialogue on Youth Engagement in Peace and Security initiatives in the EAC Region that is held in Tanzania.
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President
@SuluhuSamia
urged the youth of
#Tanzania
to actively participate in regional and international activities and forums like the
@jumuiya
,
@SAYoF_SADC
and
#AU
, since Tanzania strongly believes in intra-African integration.
@OneYoungAfrica
#KaziIendelee
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Join us to congratulate Amb. Bernadette Massawe
@amb_bernadette
on her graduation with a Bsc in Computer Science from
@UdsmOfficial
All the best in your new journey Bernadette🎉
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Are you passionate about regional integration in the EAC? Join our upcoming Twitter space to connect with like-minded individuals, learn more about EAC Youth Ambassadors Platform, and explore opportunities to get involved.
#MeetYourAmbassador
#EACYAP
#EACIntegration
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Congratulations Mr.
@gilbertmbonimpa
on your new appointment as the Head of Innovation and Technology Committee.
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#YOULEAD22
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Visit to find out how you can be part of Africa's largest and most diverse youth summit!
Tag a friend to share the news!!
#YouLead22
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Today, EAC Youth Ambassadors
@ssegawa_is
and
@PrincessInshut1
joined self-mobilised young people under the
@EACYouthLeague
for the
#EACYouth
Seminar on the "Role of Youth in Fast Tracking the EAC Integration Agenda" at
@CavendishUniver
graced by Chief Guest
@RebeccaKadagaUG
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The EAC Youth Ambassadors Platform congratulates H.E William Ruto upon his successful election as the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya.
#PresidentElect
#KenyaYaAmani
@jumuiya
@jmkikwete
@pmathuki
@EA_Bunge
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The
#YouLead22
pre-summit Bootcamp on Youth inclusion in policy formulation for the socio-development of Africa is taking place in Arusha, Tanzania from 05th to 9th December,2022.
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Bernadette Massawe is the EAC Deputy Youth Ambassador to 🇹🇿 and the current V/P
@UdsmOfficial
University Students’ Organisation. She is a technology enthusiast, currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science. She is passionate about youth development. Here's her word today!
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The first University in the world was in Africa, the Sankore University in Timbuktu. Founded in Timbuktu in the 13 BC century, Sankoré is the oldest universities in the world.Timbuktu’s literary output was enormous,and included works covering mathematics, medicine and law
#AFRICA
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Engage with EAC Youth AMbassadors and experts in our upcoming Twitter Space. Learn more about the platform's functioning and its impact on regional integration in the EAC. Do you want to be part of the conversation? Join us this Saturday at 6pm EAT.
#MeetYourAmbassador
#EAC
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"Without Unity, There Is No Future For Africa’ ~ Nyerere Kambarage
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"We cannot achieve SDGs unless we make smart investment in youth and partner with younger people. We encourage all Governments to engage the youth through policies and structural framework".~ H.E
@jmkikwete
#YouLead21
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Youth representative From Tanzania
@MasaluPaschal
&
@Rahuuuum
who are attending
#ECOSOC2018
in New York with
@UNYouthEnvoy
.
@jumuiya
is promoting youth and encourage them to participate in international matters for better integration and social development
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We congratulate the
@Presidence_RDC
H.E Felix Tshisekedi and the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo on admission to the EAC
@jumuiya
, after the signing of the Accession Treaty to the Treaty for Establishment of the EAC at
@StateHouseKenya
in Nairobi,Kenya.
Bienvenue!
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Nyerere Centre for Peace Research was established to provide the EAC
with relevant and timely research, information and training that contribute to deepening
and widening of integration in areas of peace and security, good governance,
climate change and policy coordination.
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The founding fathers of
@jumuiya
(East African Community)
Mzee Milton Obote from Uganda
Mzee Jomo Kenyatta from Kenya
Mwalimu Julius Nyerere from Tanzania
#OnePeopleOneDestiny
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It's a EAC Day!
Today we celebrate the anniversary and the milestone achieved in working towards United Africa through economic integration and expanding the opportunities for the Youth beyond geographic borders for people centered development.
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Exciting News!
Join us for the 8th EAC University students' Debate in Dar es Salaam from March 25th to 26th, 2024! Engage in dynamic discussions, share ideas, and shape the future of our region. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation!
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Team Burundi, We see you🤩 Tag a friend and let them know that they can still join us online.
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Unlock your entrepreneurial potential!
@easteco1
presents a 5-day online training, Feb 5-9, 2024, shaping the next wave of innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators in the EAC. Develop skills, create impactful projects, and boost your entrepreneurial journey!
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Happy International Youth Day🎉🎉
Commemorate the day by posting a picture with one of our key areas of engagement.
1. Youth in Peace and Security
2. Youth in Health
3. Youth in Trade
4. Youth in Climate Action
5. Youth in Innovation and technology
#international_Youth_Day
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The 1st Annual Consultative Dialogue of African Youth Leaders is ongoing in Morocco: convening leaders from 49 member states to strategize towards Africa's indigenous development.
@EAC_yap
is represented by Former Regional Coordinator
@UMUTONIAnge1
🇷🇼
#PYUDialogue22
#PYU_60
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We are excited to invite you to the launch of EACYAP's Health Committee! Our goal is to create a community that is committed to wellness and good health. Join us in this initiative and engage with Guest Speakers on "The role of Youth in building a resilient Health care system “
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“To girls and women everywhere, I issue a simple invitation. My sisters, my daughters, my friends; find your voice.” “Leadership is never given on a silver platter, one has to earn it.” ~ Ellen Johnson
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Today, EAC Youth Ambassadors
@mutungisaedgar1
🇺🇬,
@WairimuManyara
🇰🇪,
@JuliMuhindi
🇹🇿,
@LKarikumutima
🇧🇮 concluded Four weeks Danida fellowship in Denmark. The fellowship focused on the achievement of SDGs.
Together with other Youth representatives from Africa,
#SDGs
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"As we engage the Under40 Political Leaders Forum, we must acknowledge the success in increase of youth representation at political level across the EAC region over the past few years."
- Ivan Atuyambe
@IvanAtuyambe
, ED
@OneYoungAfrica
.
#YouLead21
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EAC Youth Ambassadors to 🇸🇸
@MabileJothdit
and his Deputy
@AyenoStephens
were hosted this morning at City FM - Juba as part of EAC Sensitization and role of the Youth in championing Regional Integration in South Sudan.
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Youlead Summit 2021 is here;
THE FUTURE OF AFRICA
"Creating Jobs, Feeding, and Housing the World's youngest Continent."
With President
@jmkikwete
Happening 8-12TH November 2021.
@JMKFHQ
@pmathuki
@jumuiya
@OneYoungAfrica
#YouLead21
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We were honored to participate in the
#South2South
Africa High- Level Forum organized by the
@APRMorg
and
@NPA_UG
Our delegation was led by EAC Deputy Youth Ambassador to Uganda
@PrincessInshut1
who was joined by our members
@BlairNtambi
and
@ssegawa_is
.
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EAC Youth Ambassadors Platform invites you to an upcoming Twitter space: Challenging the barriers to meaningful Youth inclusion in Africa.
@IvanAtuyambe
@AWorldmun
@YouthAfCFTA
#YouthInclusion
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EAC YAP represented by
@eben_mnzava
,
@LKarikumutima
and
@MafundaF
have participated in the Program for Economic Empowerment and Youth Employment, which is a program initiated under the patronage of H.E.
@GeneralNeva
, The President of the Republic of Burundi.
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Join us to congratulate Amb. Eben Mnzava
@eben_mnzava
on his graduation with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering , from University of Dar es salaam
All the best in your new journey Eben 🎉
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It is our distinct honour to announce that His Excellency
@PaulKagame
President of the Republic of Rwanda is a Speaker at
#YouLead21
He will open the Under 40 Business Leaders Forum with a Keynote on The role of youth in driving African Econ Integration Agenda under the AfCFTA
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"The Kenya Yamani Campaign sought to enhance youth participation in the politics and corporate governance of their region through social media campaigns."
@nemomanyara
-EAC youth Ambassador🇰🇪 & Regional Coordinator, Eac Youth Ambassadors Platform
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Exciting news!
In partnership with
@acrl_rfp
, we're gearing up for the Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Forum on Dec 19,2023. Join us in empowering interfaith youth and women for peace and dialogue in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Stay tuned, Link to the meeting will be shared soon.
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To our little Sharon
"I have a dream to plant 2M trees across East Africa Community"
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🎄 Warm wishes from EAC Youth Ambassadors Platform! 🌟
Merry Christmas to our incredible EAC Youth community! May this festive season bring you joy and togetherness. Here's to a New Year filled with exciting opportunities and shared successes!
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H.E Jakaya Kikwete,
@jmkikwete
former President of Tanzania is YouLead Africa’s current Patron.
@pmathuki
@OneYoungAfrica
@jumuiya
#YouLead21
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I call upon Policy makers, development Partners, Private sector, the media,Civil Society and other stakeholders to be part of the summit and support the
@jumuiya
in convening
@OneYoungAfrica
Summit.
@marynsia
@MkomwaSylvia
@gracynguo
@ellen_sain
#YouLead21
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Congratulations Ms.
@NamaiJane1
on your new appointment as the head of Trade and Business Committe.
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If talented human capital is properly channelled towards productive and innovative economic sectors, the youth will offer tremendous opportunities to partner states socio-economic development while increasing competition on the global market.
Welcome to our next space!
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Wait is over!
Join in this evening as we deliberate Relevance, Implementation and Impact of UNSCR 2250.
#UNSCR2250
#PEACE
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The EAC Youth Ambassadors
@WairimuManyara
🇰🇪,
@amb_bernadette
🇹🇿,
@mutungisaedgar1
🇺🇬 are in Arusha for the REGIONAL INTEGRATION MULTI-PARTY YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM where they will be training the participants for THREE Days on the EAC and Regional Youth policy and frameworks.
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