CATALYZING YOUTH AGENCY THROUGH THE SADC YOUTH PARLIAMENT

*Catalyzing Youth Urgency through the SADC Youth Parliament* Implemented by the National Association of Youth Organizations (NAYO) in collaboration with the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF), Tanzania Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO), and Open SpaceZw, supported generously by the European Union through its Women & Youth in Democracy (WYDE), the project seeks to contribute to the effective participation of youth in Southern Africa and to strengthen their involvement in democratic processes through active, meaningful, and innovative ways. The project uses the Youth Development Model (YDM), a tool designed by SAYoF. By focusing on capacity building, civic engagement, and policy advocacy, the project aligns with the broader goals of regional integration and development in Southern Africa, as well as the SADC’s vision of a region characterized by sustainable development, peace, and security, with youth actively shaping their own future.