HAKUZIMANA Samuel’s Post

By empowering and involving young people in decision-making processes at both the community and national levels, we can ensure that their voices and ideas are heard and that they have a say in shaping policies and initiatives related to sustainability.#PolicyYouthDialogue2024 National Endowment for Democracy Global Democracy Coalition DT Institute #ThankYouDemocracy

Dear #Youth, Your participation & voice matter. The #PolicyYouthDialogue2024 is an #opportunity to make your #mark & help make the #change you want to see and I look forward to witnessing the tangible #outcomes and #positiveChange that emerge from this vital #dialogue. HAKUZIMANA Samuel

We need to understand the meaning and importance of ENGAGEMENT. We need to be active, stand tall in order to be given a space on the table, then make it clear that the time is now to be given a space .#ThankYouDemocracy #PolicyYouthDialogue2024 National Endowment for Democracy Global Democracy Coalition International IDEA

A new report from Ktisis Capital highlights stark contrasts between social justice donors and general wealthy donors. It reveals social justice donors' broader giving scope, focus on systemic issues like racial and environmental justice, higher political engagement, an emphasis on strategy and evaluation, and confidence in their expertise. Read more in this blog post from Ricardo Benavidez, MPA: https://lnkd.in/g69qA2Mb

Charting the path to progress. Where every policy leads to action! Public policy is the backbone of societal development—it shapes the rules by which we live and the quality of our collective life. It has the power to elevate communities, address societal challenges, and create frameworks for sustainable growth and equity. Effective public policy, therefore, is not just a road map for government action but a catalyst for positive change, touching every aspect of our daily lives. Join us as we illuminate the strategies behind each core service, illustrating our commitment to advancing change with every step. Dive deeper into our services by visiting our website in our bio. #PolicyForProgress #PublicPolicy #California

🌐 Citizen Democracy is essential for tackling the urgent problems of the planet. “Citizen Democracy is a dynamic form of democracy in which people can share power equitably and engage on an informed and inclusive basis in cooperative problem-solving. This way of understanding how democracy should function is important for many reasons. It puts emphasis on helping people influence and shape public services. It seeks to empower citizens to demand that local institutions such as universities, art galleries and other local resources serve communities better.” writes Helena Kettleborough 🌱 Read our Citizen Democracy series at: https://ow.ly/9ZGj50RpYwl #SustainableSolutions #CivilSociety #CitizenDemocracy #CommunityEngagement #SocialChange

National Policy Youth dialogue started since 2019 as a safe space aimed to foster intergenerational dialogue among Youth,CSOs and officials leaders at all levels to boost participation of Youth in decision making spaces.#PolicyYouthDialogue2024 National Endowment for Democracy Global Democracy Coalition DT Institute

New article out this month with Critical Policy Studies on reframing communities in crisis, community-engaged research, and mixed media storytelling https://lnkd.in/gCD55N_e

The National Innovative Communities Conference could be held anywhere. Aren't all communities looking for ways to better serve their populations? Maybe. But holding it in the Inland Empire sends a message: The IE is larger than 26 of the states in the US, and yet is one of the places that receives the least amount of investment. Because of this, the work and accomplishments happening here have been the result of collaboration, sharing of ideals and determination, and relationships built to cross political divides and really focus on the well-being of our community. The message? If we can do it here, you can do it anywhere. #NationalInnovativeCommunitiesConference #CommunityBetterment

Great insight here from David Jubb on the power of citizen-led decision making. We have been working with David and Citizens in Power over the past year or so in the co-design and delivery of #JuryforJoy in #WestCumbria through #EveryoneHere. The potential for these process to redefine the status quo (ie. who makes decisions and in whose interest ?) Especially in terms of cultural policy is both transformative and revelatory..