Empowering Youth .. A Fundamental Step Toward Peace and Building a Democratic and Sustainable Future.!!
This capacity-building workshop underscores the vital importance of empowering Sudanese youth as a fundamental step toward peace and building a sustainable democratic future. By enhancing civic awareness, developing skills, and actively engaging women and young people, the initiative seeks to prepare a conscious generation capable of facing challenges, supporting democratic transition, and contributing to cohesive, just, and sustainable communities, where knowledge and civic participation play a central role in achieving peace and development.
February 8, 2025
In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and initiative, Saturday, February 8, 2025, marked the opening of the Capacity-Building Workshop organized by the Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy (NCPD), in partnership with Sudanese Development Organization (NIDAA). The workshop, held at NIDAA’s headquarters, is part of ongoing efforts to promote the values of peace and democracy in Sudan. It aims to enhance the capabilities of active young men and women in Sudan’s civil space, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the country’s journey toward peace and democracy. This workshop was organized in response to a request from the youth initiative “Sports as a Bridge for Peace,” in addition to various other youth groups, including active members of civil society such as resistance committees and emergency committees. Special attention was given to ensuring the broad participation of young women, with their representation exceeding 40% of the attendees—an affirmation of the critical role women play in peacebuilding and democratic processes.
The workshop consists of six training sessions running from Saturday, February 8, to Thursday, February 13, focusing on key themes essential for fostering civic awareness and empowering youth to play a more active role in their communities. These themes include:
- The concept of civic education.
- Transitional justice and dealing with the past.
- Democracy and good governance.
- Sudanese civil society: its roles and challenges.
- Secularism and the relationship between religion, the state, and society.
- Tolerance and the dilemmas of understanding.
- Barriers to social cohesion (tribalism, racism, historical grievances).
- The struggle for justice and recognition.
- Dialogue, communication, and ethics of discussion.
- Training and facilitation skills.
A distinguished group of experts and specialists in peace, democracy, and development are leading this workshop, including Mr. Hatem Hamed Younis, Dr. Khalid Othman Taha, and coordinator Dr. Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Yass. Over the six-day period, participants will engage in a combination of theoretical lectures, interactive discussions, and practical exercises to maximize their learning experience. The workshop will conclude on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with evaluative assessments designed to measure participants’ progress. Based on these evaluations, participants will receive certificates of completion, acknowledging their successful participation in the program.
This workshop is part of broader efforts to promote civic awareness, strengthen democratic principles, exchange expertise, and connect young men and women to play a future role in developing and modernizing the civic space. Given Sudan’s political, social, and developmental challenges, such initiatives contribute to preparing a conscious generation capable of supporting democratic transition and working towards sustainable peace, development, and good governance.
Sudanese Development Organization (NIDAA)
Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy (NCPD)
February 8, 2025 – Kampala, Uganda
