The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) launched a number of youth campaigns related to civil rights and political engagement implemented by Yalla Change 4 members and in partnership with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA). The first campaign was “We Want Elections”, and it discusses the right to vote and elections in public elections, including the presidency, legislative […]
Digital Advocacy Manual: one way towards successful advocacy campaigns
The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) delivered six training workshops about the digital advocacy manual. This manual was launched within WASLA 2 project, which offers specialized services focused on digital advocacy and seeks to develop the digital performance of local NGOs. This is done through a series of counselling and guiding sessions that are expected to […]
WASLa in its second year
For the second year in a row, WASLA project “improving local response to support the rights of persons with disabilities” is being launched in connection with a number of activities that will reflect the project’s vision. The project seeks to promote the rights of young people, improve the reality of persons with disabilities and enable […]
Participants’ Opinions about Yalla Change 4 Training
‘Before becoming a leader, you have to succeed in everything that works to develop yourself’, I totally believe in this quotation and seek to apply it. I am very grateful to Yalla Change for opening great horizons for my self-development and be an active member of society. Additionally, it increased my awareness of advocacy, accountability […]
TOT training: How did it affect young people?
7 training days with a wonderful group of young graduates from our previous training programs, in which they moved from being trainees to competent trainers able to transfer knowledge and skills to their peers, read with us some of their impressions of the training. “I consider ToT training one of the most inspiring training for […]
TOT training: a new step to build youth’s capacities
With the participation of 22 young people from Yalla Change’s previous seasons graduates, SDF launched Training of Trainers- TOT training in a step to graduate young people possessing all the technical skills to lead and train their peers in various youth and community training programs. 7 training days combined theoretical and practical training aimed at […]
Wasla: digital mentorship improving social media performance of a local NGO
Mahmoud El Shafei, 29, works in the advocacy and media program of Nuseirat Rehabilitation and Social Training Association, which was targeted within Wasla Center to improve the digital performance of NGOs working in the field of advocacy for the rights and issues of persons with disabilities. Nuseirat Association uses social media to reach the public, […]
What did participants say about TOT training interviews?
“There are few opportunities and we are very frustrated as youth and university students. However, there’s hope with every step taken. Opportunities are always greater and wider when it’s related to SDF. The opportunity to be part of the ToT training of trainers would open doors to learn and work.” “I’m a young and active […]
4th season of Yalla Change: a new start towards greater youth participation
Through Yalla Change program, we always look to contribute to making a positive impact on the lives of young people by enhancing their participation in social and political life and creating safe spaces for expression and active and constructive dialogue with their peers and with decision makers and access to more opportunities for active participation […]
Press conference to launch advocacy campaigns- Wasla
In continuation of the activities of Wasla Program, Social Developmental Forum held a press conference on Monday, 9 March, in the presence of a number of media agencies and influencers, through which it announced the launch of 3 major advocacy campaigns on the rights of persons with disabilities, to be implemented during the coming period […]