This report presents findings from the first phase of the Co-Producing Digital Platforms for Youth Inclusive Urban Governance (YUP) Project, which has explored how young people (aged 10-24) in Surakarta (Solo) and Denpasar in Indonesia, and Bar Elias and El Mina in Lebanon take action in their cities, and the barriers and supportive factors they…
By Rawiyah SalmaHow do young people take action on what matters to them? What factors encourage them? What challenges do they face? Continuing the survey story series, this section explores how young people in four cities take action on issues they care about in their communities. Let’s meet Putri. Putri is a 17-year-old from Solo, currently…
Mission and objectives Empower and transform people in the spirit of compassion Main activities with youth Activities include Project Swara Bali (Speaker Training), which is a project focused on training speakers and empowering individuals in public speaking and communication. Impactful Roadshow: A travelling campaign or series of events to significantly impact the audience or community….
Mission and objectives Three Zeros campaign: zero tolerance to child marriage, zero-teenager pregnancy and zero gender-based violence between the younger generation. Main activities with youth Activities include events about health, safety, and life skills, e.g. GenRe Goes to School (GGS) and One Day One Egg. GenRe organises public discussions with young people. Their story GenRe…
PUKAPS – In-depth case study: Young People’s Participation in Shaping Urban Governance in Solo, Collaboration with PUKAPS This in-depth case study report was written by MSc Social Development Practice (University College London, UK) students Mildred Zhi, Xuechao Tan, Liya Leykun, Ahma Khemal Pasha, Catherine Yang and Yueyao Zhao during their Overseas Practice Engagement in Surakarta,…
Mission and objectives Main activities with youth Mental health and wellbeing workshops, peacebuilding and leadership training, and First Aid courses. Constituency Young people (14 – 18 years old) of Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian nationalities. They meet young people in indoor rented spaces (hotel, cultural centre). Current management A young man (22 years old) leads this…
Mission and objectives Main activities with youth Their story Established by young professionals after a security plan was implemented in Tripoli, SHiFT emerged to promote social cohesion between conflicting neighbourhoods. The hub provides training, mentorship, and support for youth, women, and individuals with disabilities. Constituency Youth, women, and persons with disabilities in Tripoli and surrounding…
Mission and objectives Promoting social cohesion, peacebuilding, and women’s economic empowerment in Tripoli, focusing on community rehabilitation and support services. Main activities with youth Their story The Koudwa Initiative was started by MARCH Lebanon, an NGO dedicated to peacebuilding, social cohesion, and human rights. Constituency Girls and young women. They meet young people at their own…
Mission and objectives Main activities with youth Distribution of meals and food assistance during Ramadan and Eid al-Adha. Skills and livelihood development workshops- In-kind donation program (providing basic necessities). Their story Hay’at Al Ighatha—Dar Al Fatwa was established by a prominent religious leader. The group is guided by principles of neutrality, impartiality, and respect for…