The young people in African are the resource that has set the stage for the next phase of our Continent. These young people are at the leading edge of change. Their energy and ability to innovate makes them the unstoppable movement that will catalyze the African renaissance. 

The continent of Africa is banking on this generation to accelerate the rate at which we will achieve human rights for all. The capacity of active young citizens to bring positive change to the world is recognized. This clear “Intergeneration Solidarity: Creating a world for all ages”. It acknowledges the voice of the young people in Africa. This will help reach Generation Equality and foster collaboration between people of all ages.

We must tackle ageism! It is critical in our efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The plans we make must be gender-responsive and must be inter-generational. This will in turn ensure that the issues of ageism are dealt with and everyone is able to enjoy their rights.

On this International Youth Day, the African Renaissance commits to amplify the voices of the people with the focus of achieving gender equality, health equity, sanitation rights and social protection. We commit to continue the work that is accelerating active citizenry especially among the young people in Africa.

Africa’s strength is in its people!

We believe that for Africans to be healthy and strong, our continent needs to have sustainable food sources. We must have the ability to feed ourselves adequately. The last century saw a major shift in food production on the continent. We got forced into a situation where we did not eat what we produced nor produce what we ate.

As African Renaissance, we seek to support policymakers to build strong applicable policies to make this achievable. Through such policies, we shall ensure that agro-food systems are protected to enhance health and social protection systems to accelerate human, social and economic development.

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