What does YND mean in YOUTH

Youth for National Democracy (YND) is a global youth network that seeks to promote national democracy in countries around the world. YND works to empower youth and advocate for their right to participate in decision-making at all levels of government. We believe that young people should be at the forefront of efforts to create more democratic societies and governments.

YND’s approach consists of three core strategies aimed at mobilizing, empowering, and advocating for young people’s involvement in the political process. Through grassroots organizing, research and advocacy, YND works with both local and international partners to strengthen the voice of young people in society.

Our activities span a wide range of topics from civil engagement and rights to economic participation, media literacy, human rights and political education. We provide capacity building workshops, exchanges between youths across borders, symposiums on youth policy development, leadership trainings and public campaigns on issues related democracy and human rights protection among other initiatives.

Absolutely! There are various ways for individuals to get involved with our organization; you can take part in our campaigns by spreading information online or join one of our many programs by becoming an intern or regional representative. If you're an entrepreneur or creative artist we also welcome your collaboration in developing innovative ideas to promote national democracy around the world.

Thanks largely due our efforts towards youth mobilization, civic education, advocacy projects etc., we have seen countries around the world commit to greater investment into policies aimed specifically towards youth participation opportunities as well as seeing increased access granted into crucial decision making spaces traditionally inaccessible by young people.

We seek to dispel the notion that national democracy is only relevant or understood through traditional forms of politics like electoral systems or governing bodies -national democratization goes beyond this - it must include proactive ways for citizens not only engage but actively shape what their governments do. Similarly we challenge narrow definitions on what democracy is focusing instead on decentralizing power within systems so all voices can be heard -not just those afforded institutional access.

We recognize that certain voices tend bias power dynamics which can prevent meaningful representation from occurring – whether determined by gender identity, socio-economic status or geography but particularly within underdeveloped nations suffering from conflict –so through our programming we prioritize providing access opportunities such as internships/fellowships/apprenticeships..etc key decision making forums normally inaccessible due lack resources or connections while also equipping them via virtual knowledge resources tailored towards developing necessary skillsets.