May 2 to May 4, 2017
Hosted by the Centre for the Study of Adolescence and the Population Reference Bureau
Who: Youth advocates ages 18 to 30, based in the following counties
Homa Bay
Kakamega
Migori
Vihiga
Busia
Bungoma
Bomet
Nandi
Kisii
Kisumu
Where: Kisumu, Kenya
Please note that participants should plan to stay between the afternoons of May 2 and May 4. Workshop hosts will provide a travel and lodging stipend.
What: The workshop will introduce the demographic dividend and teach participants about evidence-based policy communication. Participants will learn how to define policy goals, identify target audiences, and craft communication objectives. Participants will ultimately be able to translate how investments in young people
s health, education, and job growth are critical to Kenya achieving a demographic dividend.
Outcomes: After the workshop is complete, participants will be required to plan and implement their own policy communication activity related to the demographic dividend in their county.
Participants will receive follow-up technical support and some limited financial support to implement their activity.
To apply, please fill out an online form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RN73ZM5
Applications are due by April 7, 2017.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hellen Owino
howino@csakenya.org