Executive Director, Horn Center for Democracy Social entrepreneur| innovator| change maker| passionate about democracy and human rights| My own views
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YLDS cohort I comes to an end, the journey towards youth leadership and cross-boarder solidarity continues.
YLDS 2026 | Cohort I wraps six days of learning, questioning, & building connections for democracy in the #HornOfAfrica. Conversations & solidarity continue.
#YLDS2026 #YouthLeadership #Democracy #RegionalSolidarity
Attending the High Forum on Security in Africa in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, under the theme “Pathways to Peace in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopolitical Transformation.”
The discussions resonate with HCD’s work on locally grounded governance for sustainable peace in the HoA .
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#YLDS2026 Cohort I Day 5
From civic action & coalition-building to dialogue with the AU, participants explored youth pathways in governance & peacebuilding.
The day ended with a cultural celebration of connection, mutual appreciation & solidarity.
Stay tuned for the final day.
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YLDS Cohort I | Day Four
From understanding power & structural barriers to solving real-life challenges through group simulations, participants explored pathways to civic engagement & digital advocacy.
#YLDS2026 #YouthLeadership #Democracy
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#YLDS2026 Cohort I | Day 3 Highlights
A day of looking inward and planning outward.
Participants explored emotional intelligence, strategic advocacy, & theories of change while shaping their 100-day projects into actionable initiatives.
#YouthLeadership #Democracy
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#YLDS2026 | The Journey So Far
Watch this highlight video capturing moments from the arrival and welcoming of participants, the official opening, and Day One of the YLDS Cohort I training.
The journey continues!
#YouthLeadership #Democracy #HornOfAfrica #RegionalSolidarity
Deep dive into YLDS sessions: Making youth leadership a reality.
#YLDS2026
Day One Highlights: Understanding the Region, Rethinking Leadership
#YLDS2026 Cohort I explored the #HornOfAfrica's governance & security dynamics, political biography, power literacy, and colonial legacies, building a foundation for strategic advocacy & regional solidarity.
Delighted to address this group of vibrant youth from across Horn of Africa countries.
#YDLS2026
#HornOfAfrica
#YouthLeadership
#RegionalSolidarity
The #YLDS2026 Journey Continues
On Oct. 12, Cohort I begun the 6-day in-person training, officially opened by HCD’s ED @FrewDemeke & Program & Partnerships Director @Yemikebede.
Stay tuned for daily highlights & key learnings!
#YouthLeadership #Democracy #HornOfAfrica
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HCD has just launched its first Youth Leadership for Democracy and Solidarity (YDLS) cohort.
#YDLS2026
#HornOfAfrica
#YouthLeadership
#RegionalSolidarity
We have officially inaugurated-Youth Leadership for Democracy & Solidarity (YLDS)-Cohort I
400+ applicants. 14 young leaders, selected through a rigorous, multi-stage process.
Read more-thinking behind YLDS: horn-center.org/horn-center-…
#YLDS2026 #YouthLeadership #Democracy
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We have officially inaugurated-Youth Leadership for Democracy & Solidarity (YLDS)-Cohort I
400+ applicants. 14 young leaders, selected through a rigorous, multi-stage process.
Read more-thinking behind YLDS: horn-center.org/horn-center-…
#YLDS2026 #YouthLeadership #Democracy
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🎙️Adding two more to our #UNGA81 Side Event Speakers Spotlight
Commander @AbebeMuluneh, brings the regional lens: IGAD, Geopolitical Entanglement, & Regional Agency.
Zaid Al-Ali, Senior Program Manager at @Int_IDEA will moderate the discussion.
📅 Today | 🕧 12:30–14:30 EDT
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Today #UNGA81 Side Event🎙️ Speakers Spotlight
Openings: Pedro Abramovay & Kevin Casas-Zamora. Closing reflections @HC4Democracy @Yemikebede.
🕧 12:30–14:30 EDT
📍 Pershing Hub, 101 Park Ave, NYC
📝 On-site registration available
Stay tuned for more speaker spotlights & bios.
Please join us if you happen to be in New York.
If you happen to be in New York for #UNGA81, join us on September 24 for a timely conversation on #Geopolitics, #multilateralism, & #democratic futures, with a focus on the #HornOfAfrica.
Don't Miss it! Scan the QR below to Register.
@HC4Democracy
@OpenSocietyAfr
@Int_IDEA
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It was a great pleasure reviewing one of the books on an area of a great interest for me, return migration, and being part of such a vibrant discussion. Thank you @RVInews for the opportunity
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📖 Your weekend read is here!
As promised, here’s our third piece on Sudan.
How can civilian political actors shape the outcome of the war and help chart Sudan’s path toward post-war democratization?
Read here: 🔗🔗 horn-center.org/the-role-of-…
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📖Weekend Read!
As conversations on reimagining democracy in the #HornofAfrica continue, our latest blog explores moving beyond winner-takes-all politics toward more inclusive democratic arrangements.
💬 Read, reflect, & join the conversation here: horn-center.org/reimaging-de…
Opportunity to empowering next generation leaders.
🚨Applications are OPEN! 🚨
On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we're launching the Youth Leadership for Democracy and Solidarity #YLDS-Cohort I.
📅Apply by August 5, 2026.
🔗Visit our website for eligibility, full details, & the application process here: horn-center.org/youth-leader…
#WYSD2026
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📢 Consultancy Opportunity!
We're seeking a consultancy service to develop the Horn Civic Space & Pro-Democracy Actors Observatory-a regional platform to monitor, analyze & document civic space across the #HoA.
Read the full ToR on our website & apply.horn-center.org/
