The Call for Tobacco Control is a regional advocacy and engagement initiative that seeks to respond to the worrying and increased tobacco use by young people. The increased tobacco and drug abuse has become a major concern in Southern Africa. SAYoF Health Cluster among its partners namely; Y-ACT and AMREF Health Africa, informed by the…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) congratulates Her Excellency Boemo Ndu Sekgoma on her reappointment as the Secretary-General for the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF). The resolution to re-appoint her that took place during the SADC-PF Plenary Assembly at its 54th Session in Mauritius on 25th November 2023 is a great milestone for the region, especially…
Introduction and Background Context The concept of natural resources governance gained popularity in recent decades at the back of the age-old practice of environmentalism, which generally directs attention to the preservation of the environment and to the relationship between environmental issues and development (Pepper 1986). By ‘natural resources’ is meant the “natural assets (raw materials)…
PREAMBLE We the Young People of Southern Africa, gathering in our diversity at the 5th SADC Youth Forum hosted from 25 to 27 July 2023, Gaborone, Botswana, representing all the 16 SADC Member States: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania,…
The Regional Conference of Youth (RCOY) scored big at the 5th SADC Youth Forum Climate Change has emerged as the apartheid of our time, wreaking havoc on planet Earth and leaving a lot to be desired. The crisis has resulted in several induced disasters chief amongst these being food insecurity, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, forced…
Chers collègues/partenaires, C’est avec un grand plaisir que nous publions cette déclaration commune inaugurale à l’intention de nos partenaires dans le cadre de la célébration de la Journée internationale de la jeunesse en ce 12 août 2023. Cela nous donne l’occasion de reconnaître que les jeunes d’Afrique sont prêts à faire face aux nouveaux défis…
Caros Colegas/Parceiros, É com bastante entusiasmo que publicamos esta primeira declaração conjunta aos parceiros na ocasião da celebração do Dia Internacional da Juventude neste 12 de Agosto de 2022. Trata-se de reconhecer que a juventude da África está disposta a abraçar os desafios e as oportunidades emergentes que a região tem para oferecer. No entanto,…
Dear Colleagues/Partners, It is with great pleasure that we release this inaugural joint statement to partners in view of celebrating the International Youth Day on this 12th August 2023. This is to recognize that the youth of Africa is ready to embrace the emerging challenges and opportunities that the region has to offer. Yet, the…
The Secretary General of SADC-PF and the Patron of SADC Youth Parliament Her Excellency Boemo Ndu Sekgoma ignited the 5th SADC Youth Forum, in Gaborone, Botswana. The Secretary-General attended the Forum for two days with young people, listening and making contributions to the youth agenda; her attendance was described by young people from 16 SADC…
Pre-Amble We the young people of Southern Africa; from sixteen Southern African Member States: The Republic of Angola, The Republic of Botswana, Republic of Comoros, The Democratic Republic of Congo, The Kingdom of Eswatini, The Kingdom of Lesotho, The Republic of Madagascar, The Republic of Malawi, The Republic of Mauritius, The Republic of Mozambique, The…
Taking note of the achievements realized since the first SADC Youth Forum in Tanzania, 2nd SADC Youth Forum in Mozambique and the 3rd SADC Youth Forum in Malawi and the 4th SADC Youth Forum in South Africa, we continue to place young people at the center of regional and national development. Realizing that participation of…
It is with great pleasure and a profound sense of optimism that I address this inaugural meeting of SADC Youth Parliament Mentors as the Chief Mentor of the SADC Youth Parliament. On behalf of the Youth Parliament and indeed on my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to each and every Mentor to this…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) is honored to be invited by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA-SARO) in partnership with SADC Business Council on the Brainstorming Meeting on the Technology and Innovation Platform for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Southern Africa. The meeting came at a time when SAYoF announced…
Honourable Members of the Youth Parliament, Youth from our beloved SADC; Youth Leaders living with disability and diverse portfolio’s Mentors, Chief Mentors; Colleagues and distinguished attendees; It is with immense honour that I address you virtually in my new capacity as Patron of the SADC Youth Parliament As you may be aware, the SADC Parliamentary…
The Young people, the media, the SADC Youth Parliamentarians, stakeholders, partners, and our esteemed Mentors, the Master of ceremonies Dr. Keratiloe Mogotsi, the Secretary General of SADC PF H.E Boemo Sekgoma. Today is an important and a great day in the history of SADC and Africa; it is a testimony of the Africa that we…
It is indeed a great honour and inspiring to give solidarity remarks on the launch of the Pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies Initiative. The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) a pan-African regional youth platform working with young people in SADC region and programs across Africa; we welcome and applaud the time, talent and treasure offered by…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF)is pleased to be part of the stakeholders gathering in Germany for the Global South Youth Re-Granters Network Retreat.The initiative which being led by the Climate Justice-Just Transition Donor Collaborative (CJ-JT)in partnership with the Southern Africa Trust (SAT), ADESO, Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF), and the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF). Since 2021…
At the center of the SADC Youth Parliament, there are Mentors. The mentors play a very important role in the development of young leaders in SADC, including sharing best practices drawn from their experiences, and best models on practical youth empowerment. The SADC Youth Parliament Mentors will serve as advisors for the young parliamentarians, nurture…
The Southern Africa Youth Parliament/SADC Youth Parliament is a regional policy advocacy, engagement arm, and flagship program coordinated by the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) and other stakeholders. A platform for key decisions that influence policy and practice at national, regional, and international levels. Through consultative processes with young people in the region, the Southern…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) is pleased to partner with the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School, Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) and African Philanthropy Network (APN) for the Africa Day 2023 hybrid Commemoration running under the theme “Accelerating AfCFTA: Voices of youth, social enterprises, and businesses.”…
Background on the SADC Youth Parliament The Southern Africa Youth Parliament/SADC Youth Parliament is a regional policy advocacy, engagement arm, and flagship program coordinated by the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) and other stakeholders. A platform for key decisions that influence policy and practice at national, regional, and international levels. Through consultative processes with young…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) joins the world in commemorating International Women’s Day 2023, a significant observance to reflect and honor the remarkable contributions that women have made and continue to make in our region, Southern Africa, and all over the world. Women play an important role in building the region as leaders for…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC) is pleased to join the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) in Johannesburg, South Africa on the ongoing regional PreTesting Meeting on Knowledge Tools for use by Parliamentarians and Stakeholders in promoting Human Rights and Curbing Corruption. SAYoF-SADC Communique on attending SADC-PF Pre-Testing of Knowlege Tools_230206_164010
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC) notes with concern the untimely and brutal death of the Chairperson of Multi-stakeholder Forum (MSF), a celebrated human rights activist, and a democratic champion Advocate Thulani Rudolf Maseko. SAYoF-SADC Statement on the Killing of Advocate Maseko
Southern Africa Climate Change Youth Envoy Statement[1]
Myths, misconceptions, discrimination and cultural beliefs on albinism by Chidadiso Mbazo
SAYOF- Albinism in Southern Africa Chichewa
Kuelewa masuala muhimu ya kiafya yanayowakabili vijana wenye ualbino Kusini mwa Afrika
Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) and its partners are inviting applicants to apply to become Southern Africa Climate Change Envoy. Terms of Reference for the Southern Africa Climate Change Youth Envoy Background Following the hosting of the 4th SADC Youth Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa attended by young people from sixteen Southern African countries,…
SADC Youth Parliament Background on the SADC Youth Parliament The first SADC Youth Parliament held its inaugural sitting in 2019 in Tanzania. Since then, there have been two consecutive cohorts of parliamentarians representing all 16 SADC nations. There have also been two more official sittings in 2020 and 2021, both during the annual SADC Youth…
Second SADC Youth Forum Mozambique 2020 Declaration (SAYoF-SADC) Theme: Catalysing Youth Agency in Regional Processes: Our Future Starts Today! WE the young people from 16 SADC member states; gathered virtually from 12th to 14th August 2020; GUIDED by the 35th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government held on 18th August 2015; which adopted…
2nd SADC YOUTH FORUM; MOZAMBIQUE 2020 Press Release: 10 August 2020 The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC), the primary convener of the SADC Youth Forum and SADC Youth Parliament is a coordinating body for youth and youth organisations in SADC, youth representative in the SADC-CNGO, the Africa Focal Point in United Nations Major Group for…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC) has opened a call for SADC Youth to apply to be Committee members to plan and coordinate the upcoming 2nd SADC Youth Parliament and the SADC Youth Forum. The call for Committee Members will be from the 16th of June 2020 till Sunday 21st June 2020 at 1600hours (CAT).…
To mark the International Workers Day commemorations, the SAYoF-SADC activities to honor the African Youth Health Workers were graced by the special address and message from Commissioner H.E Prof. Sarah Anyang Agbor responsible for Human Resources, Science and Technology at African Union Commission (AUC). The address was made at 1230 hours Central African Time (CAT)…
The Southern African Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC), a Regional platform for Youth and Youth Organizations in the SADC Region under the African Union Youth Division’s #1MillionBy2021 initiative ran a campaign on 01 May 2020 on International Workers Day to honor and celebrate the Young Frontline Health Workers and Volunteers across Africa who are fighting the Coronavirus.…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC) will be celebrating Young Frontline Health Workers and Volunteers #OurCovidIcons on 01 May 2020: Workers Day. This initiative is also coming under the Engagement pillar of the African Union Youth Division’s 1 Million By 2021 initiative. Young Artists, Young Professionals, Young Politicians, Youth Activists, Youth Leaders, Students, Youth Entrepreneurs,…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC) was selected to represent African Youth in the United Nations Major Group on Children and Youth (UNMGCY) Migration Working Group. SAYoF-SADC will be represented by two SADC representatives, Ms. Bosa Sebele from Botswana who is also the SAYoF-Botswana Country Director as well as Mr. Ronald Tatenda Magomo from Zimbabwe…
As part of activities to mark the 6th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, 200 young people from diverse backgrounds participated during the Youth Bootcamp on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics for Sustainable Development in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from 22-23 February 2020. With the aim to target technologies that are not usually exploited, the training…
A network of Civic Organisations working in Southern Africa took it upon themselves to reflect on one-year after Cyclone Idai. The regional conference which is themed, “After Idai and Kenneth – Rethinking the SADC Community Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery Model”, is co-organized by Southern Africa Trust (SAT), Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF), SADC Council…
This Documentary captures the Pre-meeting on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience proceedings of 23 December 2019 in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe which was convened by a network of partnering National and Regional Organizations which have partnered to rethink the Disaster preparedness of Southern Africa Development Development Community (SADC) Member States and how to develop an increased…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC) Regional Co- Chair Ms. Maggie Mwape was the head of delegation for SADC youth who attended the Continental Youth Consultations on Youth and Forced Displacements in Africa: Trends, Challenges and prospects towards durable solutions that was held in Kampala, Uganda from 2-3 December 2019. The SAYOF-SADC delegation which participated…
Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC) country representative for Namibia and member of the Regional Executive Patience Masua noted that youth are leaders for transformation, stakeholders, stockholders, and agents of change in peace and transitional justice process. The youth leader noted this at a SADC meeting convened by the Center for Study of Violence and reconciliation…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) SADC participated making key contributions at the 3rd Continental Transitional Justice Forum that was held from 24-26 September, 2019 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia. The Continental Transitional Justice Forum is held annually following the inaugural forum held in 2017, as a platform for interacting…
Déclaration de la Journée internationale de la paix du Forum des jeunes d’Afrique australe (SAYoF) 21 septembre 2019 Le Forum des jeunes d’Afrique australe (SAYoF) est une plate-forme régionale pour les jeunes et les organisations de jeunesse des pays de la SADC ; aujourd’hui, rejoignez le monde pour célébrer la Journée internationale de la paix…
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) will from 20-27 September 2019 engage with other young Climate Champions in the Global Climate Strikes demanding for Climate Strikes. Copy
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) will from 20-27 September 2019 engage with other young Climate Champions in the Global Climate Strikes demanding for Climate Strikes.
The Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF-SADC) is a coordinating body and a regional platform for youth and youth organizations in SADC, SAYoF-SADC works with the SADC Secretariat, and is a youth representative in the SADC-CNGO. SAYoF-SADC is founded based on the increasing demand by young people to be important players and stockholders in regional processes,…
