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Sustaining the Youth Movement: How can we keep the fire burning?
Youth Engage, a knowledge sharing platform for diverse young people from the RHRN2 and PTY programs, held its final session of 2024 and reflected on what sustainability looked like for youth movements and structures. This reflective gathering, led by Mumina from Right Here Right Now Kenya and Rafiatou from Power to Youth Ghana, centered on exploring practical strategies to build resilience, secure funding, adapt to shifting priorities, and ensure the long-term impact of youth-led initiatives in advancing adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (AYSRHR).
READEmpowering Youth in Indonesia: Building Change from the Ground Up Through a Sustainable District-Level Strategy in RHRN2
In Indonesia, a transformative RHRN2 youth movement is making waves through KOMIK (Komunitas Orang Muda Inklusif), an inclusive youth community founded just two years ago. At its core lies a sustainability strategy rooted in capacity building—equipping young people with the tools and skills to lead, advocate, and create meaningful change in their communities.
READVery Demure, Very Mindful; Conversations with Youth in Mozambique & eSwatini
Melchior and Sara (Youth Ambassador for SRHR) share some reflections on their recent trip to Mozambique & eSwatini connecting with young people!
READPlanting the Seed for Innovation
CHOICE's youth partner, TaYA Ethiopia, writes about the work of the Abren mobile app developed under CHOICE's Seed Grant project!
READYouth Voices at the UN: Reflections from the CPD
Youth Advocate, Alex Sampaio-Cook writes about his experience at the 57th CPD session in New York and the extent of the meaningful and inclusive youth participation throughout the conference.
READGraduating CHOICEr: Navigating Mental Health, Sexual Traumas, and Working in SRHR with Daphne
In this interview, we delve into topics of personal sexual traumas and working in SRHR, with Daphne, a longstanding member of CHOICE who is now graduating. Throughout her time at CHOICE, Daphne's exploration of mental health and sexuality has been deeply entwined with her experiences and growth. From advocating for comprehensive sexuality education to grappling with trauma and boundary-setting, her story is one of hope and self-discovery.
READWisdom from an Old Lady
Our Wonderful Director, Jannemiek Evelo, is leaving CHOICE! In this article Jannemiek lists 8 things she has learned being a feminist leader of a youth-led organisation.
READCHOICE Explores the EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights!
In December CHOICE was invited to attend the EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights, our Advocacy Coordinator, Veerle Dams, explains what it is and what went down, and what it was like as a young person attending!
READVeerle Dams's Interview with The Youth PACT's Kaushal Ranasinghe
Our amazing Advocacy Co-ordinator, Veerle Dams was recently interviewed at ICPD30 by Kaushal Ranisinghe from The Youth PACT.
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