Africa is rising and Africa is voting. As young leaders, you can show the importance of participating in elections and staying actively engaged in civic life after the polls close, to make your voice heard. Elections are important not just for you and your country, but can have a widespread impact on the political behavior across the the entire continent of Africa.
YALIVotes encourages civic participation through elections and social responsibility. Elections are the fundamental means by which citizens connect to their government and the world. Make your voice heard by voting and staying civically engaged in your community.
Promoting Civic Responsibility and Fair Elections
Course - Understanding Elections and Civic Responsibility
Complete the YALI Network Online Course, Understanding Elections and Civic Responsibility, and earn a certificate.
English: Understanding Elections and Civic Responsibility
Français: Comprendre les Élections et la Responsabilité Citoyenne
Take it offline! Organize a YALILearns session using the Understanding Elections and Civic Responsibility course to raise awareness and educate your community about the importance of free and fair elections and civic participation.
Blogs and YALIVoices
Read blogs and articles from experts and YALI Network members regarding themes and information related to encouraging free and fair elections and civic responsibility.
English
‘Defining the Future for Themselves’: Why One Man Is Putting Malawian Youth First
‘Falling in Love with Your Community’: Carol Chidothe on Winning Malawi’s Vote
There’s a Hip-Hop Movement Starting in Malawi. Here’s Why It Matters to the 2019 Elections
Amplifying Credible Voices on Elections
Don’t Write Off Your Local Elections
For Young Political Hopefuls, Demographics are on Their Side
Watchful Eyes Keep Elections Fair
Challenge to Youth: To get Change, Vote
Are You Willing to Educate Your Fellow Voters?
Election Time: Want More Young People to Vote? Go Online
Election Time: Activism, Dedication and Ingenuity Can Empower the Young
Voter Apathy has its Causes, and YALI has Some Solutions
The Sad Irony of Youth Participation in Election Violence
Exporting the Pledge for Peace
#IPledgePeaceUg Takes a Stand Against Election Violence
Women Candidates: What Strategy Should You Use to Win?
YALIVoices: 10 Media Literacy Lessons Learned in the Kenya Elections
Français
Femmes Candidates aux Elections: Quelle Stratégie pour L’emporter?
Videos
Watch the video below to learn more about the importance of fair elections.
Video: What's the Harm in Buying Votes?
To view the video transcript in English and French – click here [PDF 215kB]
Encouraging Responsible Leadership and Good Governance
Courses - Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance and Servant Leadership- The Deciding Difference
Complete the YALI Network Online Courses, Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance and Servant Leadership- The Deciding Difference, and earn certificates.
English
Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance
Servant Leadership- The Deciding Difference
Français
Un Leadership Responsable en Matière de Transparence et de Bonne Gouvernance
Le leadership Serviteur – La Différence Cruciale
Take it offline! Organize a YALILearns session using the Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance or Servant Leadership courses to raise awareness and educate your community about the importance of good governance and responsible leadership.
Blogs and YALIVoices
Read blogs and articles from experts and YALI Network members regarding themes and information related to good governance.
English
To Boost Your Economy, End Corruption
Joining the Campaign for the Candidate You Believe In
Finding Ways to Create Positive Change to Benefit Communities
You Too, One Day, Can be President
Français
Videos
Watch the videos below to learn more about the importance of good governance.
Video: What’s the Harm in Violating Community Trust?
To view the video transcript in English and French – click here [PDF 215 kB]
Video: What's the Harm in Bribery?
To view the video transcript in English and French – click here [PDF 215 kB]
Advancing Accountability and Transparency in Government
Courses - Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance and Strengthening Public Sector Service
Complete the YALI Network Online Courses, Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance and Strengthening Public Sector Service, and earn certificates.
English:
Strengthening Public Sector Service
Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance
Français:
Renforcer les Prestations du Secteur Public
Un Leadership Responsable en Matière de Transparence et de Bonne Gouvernance
Take it offline! Organize a YALILearns session using either the Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance or Strengthening Public Sector Service courses to raise awareness and educate your community about the importance of accountability and transparency in government.
Blogs and YALIVoices
Read blogs and articles from experts and YALI Network members regarding themes and information related to increasing accountability and transparency in government.
English
“Seeing Peace” in the 2019 Malawi Elections
Taking Center Stage: Why Willard Gomani is Urging Malawi’s Youth to Vote
Getting Out the Vote in Malawi, One App At a Time
Being Accountable to the Public
Saying No to Corruption Takes Courage
How can Technology Keep Government Transparent and Fair?
Using Data to Make Government More Responsive
How Taxes Are Spent: ‘Every Citizen Has the Right to Know’
Transparency and Good Governance: A #YALIChat with Nancy Boswell, Jessica Tillipman and Ken O. Opalo
YALIVoices: Tackling Corruption Through Sound Tax Education
YALIVoices: Building a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Fiscal Transparency
Videos
Watch the video below to learn more about the importance of transparency in government.
Video: What’s the Harm with Public Officials who Resist Transparency?
To view the video transcript in English and French – click here [PDF 215 kB]
Share YALIVotes!
Download and share these graphics on social media, using #YALIVotes, to raise awareness about the importance of civic participation and the responsibility of voters within your country.
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Share Your Knowledge
Smart citizens understand that democracies need active, informed, responsible citizens to be healthy. These citizens promote peace and urge their communities to refrain from violence during and after elections. They also encourage their elected leaders and public officials to remain transparent and accountable while in office.
Once you've completed the courses and watched the videos above, help ensure your community is made up of ‘Smart Citizens.’ You can share your knowledge and empower others by using the facilitation guide below to organize a YALILearns session and educate others in your community.
Already held a YALILearns session? Tell us about it using this report form: YALILearns Report
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