CIVIC EDUCATION ORGANIZED BY YADEN and IOM UN MIGRATION

 In a time when leadership is often chosen by tribe or token promises, a group of determined youth in Wajir gathered for a different kind of conversation—one rooted in truth, justice, and the power of women to shape a better future.

This past week, WYFYAD (Wajir Youth for Youth and Development), in partnership with YADEN East Africa and with the generous support of IOM – UN Migration, hosted a transformative Civic Education and Anti-Radicalization Workshop. The workshop brought together passionate young people from across Wajir, including a strong and vocal group of young women—sisters, wives, and mothers—ready to take their place at the forefront of change.

The message was clear: women and youths are not just victims of bad governance—they are agents of change.

Participants were trained on the structures of devolved government, their rights as citizens, and how to hold leaders accountable. But it didn’t stop there. Special sessions were dedicated to the critical role women play in fighting extremism, corruption, and misrule. As caretakers of families and influencers in households, women hold the power to guide the next generation and call out leadership failures.

“Young girls must no longer sit in silence,” said one participant. “We must raise our voices and demand leaders who serve with integrity.”

In a county where youth are often excluded and women overlooked, this workshop served as a bold declaration: change starts at the grassroots, and it starts with us.

WYFYAD remains committed to equipping the next generation—especially girls—with the knowledge, courage, and tools to lead Wajir toward a more inclusive, peaceful, and accountable future.

below are pictorials from the workshop.








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