Open Space Forum

Could historic grievances be the cause of the violent episodes in the current campaigns?

West Nile, here we are!

that youth participation in key governance spaces across West Nile is still far lower than it should be and many young people say they don’t have the right information or confidence to engage meaningfully?

Together with Faraja Africa Foundation & Advance Afrika we rolled out a three year project supported by In Uganda focused on enhancing youth inclusion in governance & decision making in districts of Koboko, Pakwach, Maracha & Yumbe.

To make this possible we’re engaging the youth of Koboko & Maracha through a series of mobile civic engagement drives taking the message of governance,accurate information & peaceful participation straight to the community especially as the country edges deeper into the election season.

Stay on the lookout for what unfolds

6️⃣1️⃣ days to Polling Day!

your vote isn’t a gift from anyone — it’s your right, and it carries real weight.

As we move closer to Polling Day, tune out the noise, the pressure, and the cynicism designed to make you believe your voice doesn’t matter.
Stay focused. Stay informed. Stay .

📅 64 days to polling day! 🗳️

As elections draw closer, the call for peace grows louder — but peace is not just a slogan, it’s a choice we make every day. 💭

We’d love to hear from you:
👉 What does peace during elections mean to you personally?

Share your thoughts in the comments and help us spread the message of calm, respect, and unity this election season. ✌🏾

Our research launched in March revealed a pressing reality: young people today get much of their information from social media—platforms that can inform, inspire, or mislead, sometimes even fueling violence.

Last week, during a peer-to-peer workshop, Zingo Zal Haruna Juma guided our peace ambassadors on using social media responsibly—promoting peaceful elections, encouraging youth participation, and spotting and curbing misinformation and disinformation.

We also explored how politicians across Africa have leveraged social media to engage young voters, learning from Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta (2013 & 2017), Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari (2015 & 2019), and Ghana’s Nana Akufo-Addo (2016 & 2020). Ugandan politicians are increasingly following suit—but at what cost, when online narratives can sometimes turn violent?

As social media use continues to rise, Zingo reminded participants to stay vigilant, protect themselves online, and use these platforms to foster peaceful participation in elections.

We’d love to hear from you: how can young people use social media to strengthen democracy rather than divide communities? Share your thoughts below!