What happened?

The 2025 Safeguarding Young People (SYP) Coordination Meeting brought together representatives from across the region to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities in advancing adolescent and youth health and development. The National Youth Development Council (NYDC) was represented by Ms. Sandra M. Kambuleki, Assistant Director – Programmes and Partnerships. Key discussions focused on the impact of […]

The 5th Pan-African Youth Forum (PAYF2025) was held in Djibouti from 4th to 6th November 2025, under the theme “From Aspiration to Action: Youth as Catalysts for Sustainable Development.” The Forum, organized by the African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, Development and Youth Directorate, brought together young leaders, policymakers, and partners from across Africa to discuss […]

The event was graced by Hon. Elvis Nkandu, Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, represented by Mr. Kangwa Chileshe, Permanent Secretary, alongside Mr. Daniel Kamenga, Deputy PS for Copperbelt, and Mr. Wilfred Chilala, representing the District Commissioner. The Minister, through the PS, commended the National Youth Development Council (NYDC) for hosting the first-ever Town Hall […]

Over 400 youth from across Livingstone gathered for a vibrant Town Hall graced by Hon. Elvis Nkandu, Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, who was accompanied by Hon. Credo Nanjuwa, Southern Province Minister, Mr. Kangwa Chileshe, Permanent Secretary, and Her Worship Constance Muleabai, Mayor of Livingstone. Hon. Nkandu urged young people to take advantage of […]