AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective Restless Development AUEU Youth Lab Oxfam International Oxfam Intermón Youthmakers Hub Search for Common Ground Jutta Urpilainen African Union Virgile Uzabumugabo Lavina oluoch European Commission The Youth Advisory Board members literally represent all the values of AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective!

📝 As we wrap up our morning sessions at the #AUEUYouthLab Kick-off Ceremony, let's recap the key points and set the stage for this afternoon's high-level dialogue. #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #EngageEmpowerConnect #PoweroftheCollective #AUEU #EuropeAid

Exciting News!🎉The #AUEUYouthLab program has officially launched today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This initiative aims to empower African youth and boost their involvement in meaningful, innovative ways. The action is happening NOW! Stay tuned 👉🏽shorturl.at/wvRtG

#AUEUYouthLab Kick-off Ceremony “The graffiti created today by local youth represents the strong collaboration between AU and EU, and we are proud to be here today to reinforce this partnership.” Ms. Bitania Lulu Berhanu, former EU Special Adviser on Youth #AUEUYouthVoicesLab

#AUEUYouthLab Kick-off Ceremony "Empowering and amplifying the voice of young people is not just an investment in youth, but an investment in our future." Eng. Wubayehu Mamo - Director General of Abrehot Library #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #AUEU

🎉 #AUEUYouthLab Kick-off Ceremony “The future is yours. We want to listen to your voices. Long live the Youth.” Mr. Javier Niño Pérez, EU Ambassador to the AU EU Delegation to AU #AUEUYouthVoicesLab

"1.8 billion young people in the world, yet 2.8% of MPs are young people. So think it's fair that young people have a seat at the table and their voices heard." Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships #AUEUYouthLab #AUEUYouthVoicesLab

"The #EU prioritizes supporting youth through: 1.⁠ ⁠#Empowerment: with education and funding 2.⁠ ⁠#Engagement: by establishing sounding boards 3.⁠ ⁠#Connection: by strengthening connections among young African and European leaders." Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner

#AUEUYouthLab "It's so important that we talk about youth and their needs in a systematic way. Because when we plan for them, they need to be heard." Nardos BEKELE-THOMAS, CEO AUDA-NEPAD #AUEUYouthVoicesLab

“With the AUEU Youth Lab , not only are we building bridges between young people in Africa and Europe, but also empowering them to drive the transformation both continents seek!” Ms. Prudence Ngwenya , AUC Women, Gender and Youth Director #AUEUYouthLab #AUEUYouthVoicesLab

To be more youth-centered, decision-makers should: ➡️Create advisory boards for ownership, trust, and safe spaces. ➡️Prioritize Youth Issues. ➡️Support Youth Representation. Ananya, Member of Youth Sounding Board Ethiopia 🇪🇺🇪🇹 to the EU in Ethiopia / የአውሮፓ ህብረት በኢትዮጵያ #AUEUYouthLab #AUEUYouthVoicesLab

“Young people can learn a lot from older generations, and youth can greatly benefit from mentorship programs connecting them with experienced mentors." 🗣️Hope - Member of the Youth Advisory Board #AUEUYouthLab #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #PoweroftheCollective #AUEU

“Young people need grant mechanisms that are designed for the long-term. This means providing not only funding but also programs that offer capacity building and mentorship to ensure lasting change in society.” Member of the #AUEUYouthActionLab Advisory Board #AUEUYouthLab

“We are proud to be a partner in the #AUEUYouthVoicesLab! We're committed to fostering excellent communication and ensuring the sustainability of the actions for a lasting impact on young people.” Yenesew Alene Belew, Youth Advocacy Specialist, representing Youthmakers Hub

The sights and sounds from the AUEU Youth Lab kickoff meeting currently happening in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Have you joined the #AUEUYouthLab movement yet? Follow the event here 👉🏽shorturl.at/wvRtG

🗣️ Inspired from yesterday: Brother, brother - Sister, sister! Jutta Urpilainen we are happy to have your support to reach our goal of giving more “Power to the Youth!” 🚀🧩 AUEU Youth Lab EU Delegation to AU African Union European Commission EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 #Engage #Empower #Connect

#YVL_ThursdayReads 🔗 ssph-journal.org/journals/inter… This article defines advocacy as influencing policymakers and stakeholders to address an issue and achieve a specific outcome. #EngageEmpowerConnect #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #PoweroftheCollective #AUEU #EuropeAid

The energy at the #AUEUYouthLab kickoff in Addis was unmatched! We're all about empowering youth to lead with: ✅Youth in policy & decision-making ✅Training for youth & youth-led orgs ✅Grants &support for youth-driven projects Ready to make a difference? Follow AUEU Youth Lab

📸 Group photo in the EU Delegation to AU office in Addis Ababa with the AUEU Youth Lab team, and our Programme Officers from the #EUDelegation in #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 What a day! Continuing our hard work in making youth voices stronger. #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #PoweroftheCollective #AUEUYouthLab