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SUMMARY:We Shall Lead Goes on Tour: Ghana’s Universities Tour
DESCRIPTION:The WYDE Political Parties documentary We Shall Lead is embarking on a university screening tour across Ghana\, bringing powerful stories of young people and women shaping political leadership in Africa directly to students and emerging leaders. \nRunning from 17 October to November 2026\, the We Shall Lead Campus Film & Dialogue Tour will combine documentary screenings with interactive discussions\, personal storytelling and opportunities for students to engage with questions of political participation\, leadership and democratic change. \nThe initiative is part of WYDE Political Parties\, led by the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) and funded by the European Union\, with the support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office. \n  \n \n  \nBeyond the Screen: Turning Stories into Conversations \nWe Shall Lead: Voices Shaping the Future of Africa brings together personal experiences and perspectives on the opportunities\, barriers and determination shaping women’s and young people’s political leadership across Africa. \nRather than limiting the documentary to traditional screenings\, the university tour seeks to use these stories as a starting point for meaningful conversations about democracy\, governance\, civic responsibility and the role of young people in shaping their communities and political institutions. \nEach campus event will feature a documentary screening followed by a moderated dialogue\, giving students an opportunity to share their perspectives\, ask questions and explore how the experiences portrayed in the film connect with their own realities. \nA distinctive feature of the tour is the involvement of Ghana’s 30 WYDE programme participants\, who will contribute as peer facilitators\, sharing their experiences and encouraging conversations with fellow young people about political engagement and leadership. \nBy connecting documentary storytelling with peer-led dialogue\, the initiative aims to inspire students to see political participation not as something distant or reserved for established leaders\, but as an opportunity to contribute to decisions that shape their societies. \n  \nCampus Tour Schedule \nThe tour will visit several major higher education institutions and student gatherings across Ghana: \n\n17 October – NUGS Congress\n22 October – Accra Technical University (ATU)\n23 October – University of Professional Studies\, Accra (UPSA)\n29 October – Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)\n4 November – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)\n6 November – University for Development Studies (UDS)\nDate to be confirmed – University of Ghana\n\nBeyond the individual screenings\, the tour aims to strengthen connections among students\, young political leaders and civic actors\, creating opportunities for continued engagement and exchange. \nBy bringing We Shall Lead into university spaces\, WYDE Political Parties seeks to extend the documentary’s impact beyond the screen\, encouraging a new generation to reflect on leadership\, challenge barriers to participation and take an active role in shaping Africa’s democratic future. \n\nEvent Details \n\nEvent: We Shall Lead – Ghana Campus Film & Dialogue Tour 2026\nDates: 17 October – November 2026 (University of Ghana date to be confirmed)\nLocation: Selected universities and student gatherings across Ghana\nLed by: European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP)\nSupported by: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office\nDocumentary production: CAD Productions\nProject: WYDE Political Parties – funded by the European Union\nParticipants: University students\, emerging young leaders and WYDE programme participants\nFormat: Documentary screenings\, moderated campus dialogues\, peer-led discussions and interactive Q&A sessions\nMain topics: Youth political leadership\, women’s political participation\, democracy\, civic engagement and inclusive political institutions.
URL:https://www.enop.eu/event/we-shall-lead-goes-on-tour-ghanas-universities-tour/
LOCATION:Ghana\, Ghana
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Ballot: Advanced Political Strategy for Women and Youth
DESCRIPTION:In November 2026\, The Oslo Center (TOC) will launch “Navigating the Ballot: Advanced Political Strategy for Women and Youth”\, a training and mentorship initiative designed to strengthen the electoral preparedness of aspiring women and young political leaders in Kenya. \nThe programme forms part of WYDE Political Parties\, led by the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) and funded by the European Union. \nAs Kenya prepares for its next parliamentary elections\, women and young people continue to face significant challenges in accessing political leadership and competing effectively for elected office. Beyond formal eligibility\, aspiring candidates must navigate complex party structures\, nomination processes\, campaign financing and the practical demands of electoral competition. \nThe initiative aims to address these challenges by providing practical political strategy training tailored to women and youth parliamentary aspirants from different political parties. \nParticipants will explore how to navigate internal party dynamics and secure nominations\, identify influential actors through political power mapping\, and develop financially sustainable campaign strategies. \nThe programme will also focus on issue-based leadership\, political storytelling\, candidate branding and voter mobilisation\, helping participants develop campaign approaches that connect with their communities and respond to voters’ priorities. \nA distinctive feature of the initiative is its emphasis on experiential and peer learning. Rather than focusing exclusively on theoretical knowledge\, participants will work with practical tools and exercises that can be adapted to their own political and electoral contexts. \nThe training will be complemented by a structured mentorship component\, connecting aspiring candidates with experienced politicians. Through facilitated exchanges and interactive fishbowl dialogues\, participants will have opportunities to discuss the realities of political campaigning\, public scrutiny\, resilience\, ethical leadership and the challenges of navigating party politics. \nBy combining strategic preparation\, practical learning and mentorship\, the programme seeks to strengthen the ability of women and young candidates to compete effectively for parliamentary seats. \nThrough initiatives such as this\, WYDE Political Parties continues to support more inclusive political participation by helping emerging leaders move beyond political engagement towards meaningful opportunities for elected representation. \n  \n\nEvent Details \n\nActivity: Navigating the Ballot: Advanced Political Strategy for Women and Youth\nPeriod: November 2026\nLocation: Kenya\nImplemented by: The Oslo Center (TOC)\nProject: WYDE Political Parties – led by ENoP and funded by the European Union\nTarget participants: Women and youth aspiring to parliamentary office from different political parties\nFormat: Multiparty residential training\, practical exercises\, peer learning and structured mentorship\nMain topics: Electoral strategy\, party nominations\, political power mapping\, campaign financing\, candidate branding\, voter mobilisation and political mentorship\nMain objective: Strengthen the electoral competitiveness and preparedness of women and young parliamentary candidates.
URL:https://www.enop.eu/event/navigating-the-ballot-advanced-political-strategy-for-women-and-youth/
LOCATION:Kenya\, Kenya
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