Category: Youth
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Voices of the Decade: Akuzike Phiri
For the past decade, MCLD’s work has been shaped by incredible people. Voices of the Decade is a new interview series featuring the leaders, partners, and changemakers who helped build our community. Their answers are human, thoughtful, and an encouraging reminder of MCLD’s impact. In this interview, Akuzike Phiri, a climate activist from Malawi, shares…
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Amplifying Refugee Voices: My Journey from Displacement to Leadership
Blog post by Ramazani Amissi Swedi, Youth Advocate and Refugee Rights Champion As a refugee from DR Congo living in Dzaleka Camp, Malawi, I have seen the challenges of displacement firsthand. But I have also witnessed resilience, strength, and hope. My experience as Youth Representative under Plan International Malawi’s Child Parliament and Youth Advisory Panel…
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Harnessing Africa’s Demographic Dividend Through Regional Solidarity
Reflections from a Regional Youth Summit 2026 by Yewo Grace Gondwe Have you heard of the African Union Roadmap on harnessing the demographic dividend through investment in Youth? It is an initiative to usher African countries towards the aspirations and goals of the agenda 2063 and the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development. It calls for…
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16 Days of Activism Across the Globe with MCLD
On December 4, MCLD hosted a special call on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) designed by our members. Inspired by this year’s theme, UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls, MCLD members came together to unpack what GBV looks like, the harmful role technology can play, and the…