"Youth Leaders Acting for Democracy NOW!" project

"Youth Leaders Acting for Democracy NOW!" project was implemented between Mid Oct. 2015 – Mid Dec. 2016 In Jordan. It aims to enhance democracy by building networks and capacity to support the mobilization and participation of youth in politics and public life.

The project engaged youth and raised their awareness of current political issues and processes as part of inclusive political reform that promotes their rights. This has been carried out, through training on civic education & necessary skills including debate skills targeting youth in 3 governorates in Jordan towards building a common agenda as a strategy for the democratic engagement of youth and to promote political reform pertaining to youth’s rights.

The project targeted 75 youth leaders 19-30 years old in rural and remote areas and marginalized youth in urban areas in 3 governorates including female youth, youth from minority groups, refugee, and youth with disability who are already involved in public and civic action, including activists, bloggers, and journalists in addition to 9 Community Based Organizations, 3 main CBOs from each governorate working with or for youth gained the capacity to engage youth groups.