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Young people passionate about leadership, advocacy and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) had an opportunity to participate in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Youth Exchange Programme for 2026/27.
The programme brings together young people and youth-led organisations from Malawi, Kenya, Uganda and Zambia to exchange knowledge, develop leadership skills and work together on initiatives that promote youth participation and community engagement.
Programme Overview
Programme: Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Youth Exchange on SRHR
Period: 2026/2027
Age Requirement: 18–30 years
Participating Countries: Malawi, Kenya, Uganda and Zambia
Application Deadline: 29 May 2026
Programme Focus: Youth leadership, SRHR advocacy and regional collaboration
About the Programme
The ESA Regional Youth Exchange is a collaborative initiative involving four organisations:
Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa (NAYA) – Kenya
Centre for Youth Empowerment and Civic Education (CYECE) – Malawi
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) – Uganda
Centre for Reproductive Health and Education (CRHE) – Zambia
CYECE serves as the coordinating partner in Malawi.
The programme aims to strengthen youth leadership, innovation, advocacy and meaningful participation in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights across Eastern and Southern Africa.
What Participants Will Gain
Selected participants will have opportunities to:
Exchange knowledge, skills and experiences with young leaders from other countries.
Strengthen their SRHR advocacy and leadership skills.
Participate in community engagement and mobilisation activities.
Develop skills in policy engagement and youth participation.
Learn about digital advocacy and research.
Build regional networks and professional relationships.
Gain experience in intercultural communication and organisational development.
The exchange also offers opportunities to collaborate with youth-led organisations and contribute to initiatives addressing challenges affecting young people in the region.
Who Could Apply?
The call invited young people who:
Were between 18 and 30 years of age.
Had a passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
Were interested in youth leadership and advocacy.
Were willing to collaborate and learn with other young people across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Had an interest in community engagement and initiatives promoting youth participation.
Participating Organisations
The programme is implemented through a regional partnership involving:
NAYA – Kenya
Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa.
CYECE – Malawi
Centre for Youth Empowerment and Civic Education.
RAHU – Uganda
Reach A Hand Uganda.
CRHE – Zambia
Centre for Reproductive Health and Education.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates were invited to complete the online application form provided in the original announcement.
Original Application Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EdcAFmlHVdIiFiK0qd-ZDK7Xim5YYbaCZO7aTa2yn4g/viewform
Application Deadline: 29 May 2026
Why This Opportunity Matters
Regional exchange programmes help young people build leadership capacity, learn from different communities and strengthen collaboration across borders.
Through this initiative, young advocates had an opportunity to develop practical skills and contribute to discussions and activities promoting the rights, health and participation of young people.
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