About the project  

The “Youth Summit” is a participatory initiative launched by Youth First, with the support of various partners and as part of ongoing projects. It is a platform designed for young people and run by young people to amplify their voices and encourage their mobilization and engagement around issues affecting their communities.  

The Youth Summits aim to: 

• Highlight the commitment of young people as agents of change and a force for solutions to community challenges;  

• Encourage their empowerment and active participation in social, economic, cultural, and political dynamics;  

• Strengthen young people’s capacities and skills and equip them to engage sustainably in the development of their communities;  

• Influence systems and policies to create an environment conducive to effective youth participation. 

What the project has achieved 

Since its creation, Youth First has successfully organized 06 Youth Summits in Madagascar, achieving the following: 

• Organization of cohesion and solidarity sessions among young people; 

• Establishment of practical learning spaces; 

• Support for young people in designing social and economic projects;  

• Creation of a sharing platform promoting the exchange of experiences among young people; 

• Celebrations of International Youth Day; 

• Advocacy actions on behalf of young people with decision-makers at all levels; 

• Organization of visits and discovery activities to broaden young people’s horizons.