Engage Voices Network

No one is born a good citizen; no nation is born a democracy. Rather, both are processes that continue to evolve over a lifetime. Young people must be included from birth. A society that cuts itself off from its youth severs its lifeline; it is condemned to bleed to death. - Kofi Annan, 1998

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About Us

What We Do

Youth and women constitute a significant portion of Africa’s population and have often been celebrated as the driver of crucial political transformation that unfolded across the continent – notably during the period of pro-democracy movements that eventually led to democratic transition in the early 1990s. Yet their participation in the political process and representation in national and local assembly remain limited.

At Engage Voices Network Ltd, we believe Youth and women in public participation is a prerequisite for a peaceful, healthy society as well as a more inclusive and representative democracy as such, their absence in public participation represents a miss-opportunity for the future democratic and socioeconomic development and trajectory for the continent.

Founding Partners

Working across two main thematic areas, namely women and youth political participation Engage Voices Network Ltd is committed to empowering young people and women in Africa by promoting their active participation in public spaces and decision-making processes.

Dr. Elvis Bisong Tambe

Director

We create inclusive platforms that amplify voices, foster leadership, and drive meaningful change. Through education, research, advocacy, and collaborative initiatives. We aim to build a future where everyone contributes to and benefit from societal progress.