Siasa Place

Siasa Place is a youth-led nongovernmental organization established in 2015 that specializes in working with youth and building institutional structures that support youth with the mission of promoting their participation in democratic processes through research, training, civic education, networking, and strategic partnerships. WriteAfrica is a platform initiated by Siasa Place to build capacity, mentor, and support young people as they use the platforms available to participate in governance through inspiring stories told through writings, cartoon illustrations, and short videos. This project grant will support the WriteAfrica roll- out in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kakamega. It will focus on growing youth storytelling skills, collaborating with learning institutions to establish book clubs for writers, creating youth- friendly platforms for sharing and supporting unique storytelling competitions based on interest because Siasa Place appreciates that writing is a powerful tool to express one’s opinions, vent, and possibly shape policy framework to peacefully address the challenges affecting communities. (Strategy: Inclusive Governance)