Why Youth Voices Matter!
Focusing on young people’s health and well-being, whilst prioritising their inclusion in decision making matters is essential. By ensuring young people are equipped with knowledge, skills and support , we are giving them the best opportunity to fulfil their potential, and furthermore foster a generation that can meaningfully contribute to society. The continent of Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa being under the age of 30. Due to the sheer volume of young people in Africa, ensuring that they are equipped with knowledge on family planning and given streamlined access to contraceptive methods is critical, as their sexual behaviour will influence the growth of the entire region. Engaging with this massive portion of the population is key to the continent’s developmental success. In harnessing the contributions of this generation of change makers and innovators...all over the world we’d be setting the foundation for a f...
