Proud to have been part of this work in my capacity as a feminist advisory panel and I’m excited for what this means for the future of feminist advocacy in Kenya.

📌 Access the research here - knowledgecommons.popcouncil.org/focus_adoles...

4. Simplified grant application processes to make access to resources more equitable.

This research shifts narratives about who drives change and why young feminist leadership matters. It’s time for donors and stakeholders to step up and fund feminist movements for the long haul.

2. Trust and invest in youth organizations beyond funding, they need technical and institutional support.

3. Flexible, unrestricted funding and self-care opportunities because activism shouldn’t come at the cost of well-being.

The recommendations shared at the event highlight what’s needed to truly support young feminist-led efforts:

1. Integrate YFOs in decision-making, young people must have a seat at the table and their voices listened to .

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One of the biggest takeaways ? Sustainability must be rooted in community driven solutions. Yet, young feminist movements continue to face major barriersfunding constraints, community backlash, and burnout.

We cannot afford to put the future on hold. #AnswerTheCall and #FundEducation .

Access our youth statement - answerthecall.education

#MombasaGirl #ElimuCare #Education #Advocacy

Governments must protect education funding, and donors must reverse the aid decline. We must prioritize teachers, foundational learning, and 21st-century skills to equip young people for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

The result? A generation unprepared to face present and future challenges.

More than 250 million children are out of school, and 70% of 10-year-olds in low-income countries can’t read and understand a simple story. Domestic education budgets are under strain, and international support for education in low-income countries has shrunk as donors prioritize other sectors.