Presentation of the ACET project
The AfricTivistes Civic Engagement Tour (ACET) is a programme run by the Civic Engagement Tech Center at AfricTivistes. It is a series of capacity-building workshops on civic engagement and social transformation. During these workshops, we will train young people in citizenship, community development and digital storytelling, giving them the tools they need to make progress on the challenges they face in their communities.
PROJECT DURATION
The AfricTivistes Civic Engagement Tour runs for six months, from January to June 2020. A total of four workshops will be held in four regions of Senegal:
- SAINT-LOUIS: 7 to 10 January 2020
- FATICK, Mbellacadiao: 3 to 6 March 2020
- ZIGUINCHOR: 24 to 27 March 2020
- DAKAR: 9 to 12 June 2020
Each ACET (AfricTivistes Civic Engagement Tour) session lasts four days. AfricTivistes and its partners will run sessions for young people aged 18 to 35 who are involved in civic engagement and social transformation, as well as students and researchers from Senegalese universities. Each training session will have at least 20 participants and cover the following modules:
AIMS
- Strengthen the skills of engaged young Senegalese citizens and inspire renewed civic engagement among young people.
- Train young people to use digital technology to promote transparency, democracy and social development.
- Instil the values and principles of civic leadership to help shape the informed citizen of tomorrow.
OBJECTIVES
The aim of these workshops is to build the capacity of changemakers and encourage greater civic participation among young people. A second objective is to create a community space for dialogue and collaboration between the different stakeholders involved in the development and empowerment of young people.
TARGET GROUPS AND BENEFICIARIES
The project is intended for young people aged 18 to 35 who are engaged in their communities and motivated to use digital technology to promote citizenship and strengthen democratic values and gains.
PROJECT LEAD
The African League of Bloggers and Cyber-Activists for Democracy, commonly known as AFRICTIVISTE, is a pan-African organisation based in Dakar, where its headquarters are located. AfricTivistes brings together bloggers and web activists from across the continent to promote and defend democratic values, human rights and good governance through digital technology.
PROJECT COORDINATION
Cheikh FALL: AFRICTIVISTES
Pape BA GAHN: UDC
Salif KANOUTE: DECLIC
Sokhna K. SY: Niyel, Public Policy and Advocacy
Fabienne DIOUF: The Even Bridge
Ina A. SANO: United Purpose, Child Rights Advocacy
Professor DRAME: Professor and Researcher, Cheikh Anta Diop University
Codou Olivia NDIAYE: Programme Manager, Magique et Énergie durable (Incubator)
Samba C. BATHILY: Magique et Énergie durable (Incubator)
TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CONTACT
For further information, please contact us by email: acet@africitivistes.org
