Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust and Civic Cohesion Programme (CLiP)
Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust and Civic Cohesion Project also known as the Civic Leadership Programme (CLiP) is aimed at contributing to the meaningful participation of youth in local democracy by strengthening strategic engagement with youth in Enugu East Senatorial District and their elected lawmakers from their senatorial districts using a creative and participatory approach that empathises and elevates youth voices.
The objectives of the project include:
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Develop the capacity of young civic campaigners and empower them to influence, mobilise, and meaningfully engage young people and lawmakers.
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Promote civic cohesion in areas with high civic apathy and distrust by educating young people about the power of their voice and collaborative opportunities with the government.
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Facilitate trust-building by bridging the gap between young people and lawmakers to co-create an empowered community.
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Document impact learning that will be available for young people and civic society organisations interested in community projects that promote accountability and transparency in government.
Project Phases
Phase 1: Application and Selection
Call for Applications will be announced across platforms and will be released to invite young leaders from the Enugu East Senatorial District to apply. Applications will be received, and selected applicants will undergo interviews.
Application Period: March, 2024 – June, 2024
Phase 2: Orientation and Training
The five selected Civic Champions will undergo comprehensive orientation and training sessions focusing on leadership development, community engagement, and strategic advocacy.
Duration: June, 2024 – July, 2024
Phase 3: Community Engagement and Project Implementation
The Civic Champions will actively engage in community activities, driving meaningful youth participation, and influencing positive changes in their communities.
Duration: July , 2024 – October, 2024
Phase 4: Evaluation and Reporting
This phase will focus on evaluating the impact of the Civic Leadership Programme and compiling reports on achievements and lessons learned, with feedback from participants, community members, and stakeholders.
Duration: November, 2024- December, 2024
Application and Selection (March, 2024 - June, 2024)
Call for Applications will be announced across platforms and will be released to invite young leaders from the Enugu East Senatorial District to apply. Applications will be received, and selected applicants will undergo interviews.
Orientation and Training (June , 2024 - July, 2024 )
The five selected Civic Champions will undergo comprehensive orientation and training sessions focusing on leadership development, community engagement, and strategic advocacy.
Community Engagement and Project Implementation (July, 2024 - October, 2024)
The Civic Champions will actively engage in community activities, driving meaningful youth participation, and influencing positive changes in their communities.
Evaluation and Reporting (November, 2024 - December, 2024)
This phase will focus on evaluating the impact of the Civic Leadership Programme and compiling reports on achievements and lessons learned, with feedback from participants, community members, and stakeholders.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Civic Leadership Programme (CLiP) is for young people in Enugu East Senatorial District which aims at equipping youth with skills to mobilise and engage with decision-makers, building trust and civic cohesion. The five Champions will help strengthen youth participation in local democracy by influencing peers and other community members, developing resources and strategic engagement with elected government officials.
The programme targets young leaders from the Enugu East Senatorial District who are selected through an application and interview process.
Applications were received and reviewed, and selected applicants underwent interviews to choose the most exceptional candidates.
You can view all sessions and activities on our YouTube channel