Cuba is a home to many international students in various fields of study, where youth-led initiatives and Youth leadership are a priority for integral social development. The Medical Reformist explored the context of the International African Students Camp of Friendship Africa Cuba, an annual 5-day summit organized by the International Brigade of Friendship Africa Cuba for the event.
The last edition of the African Youth SDGs Summit ended with stakeholders reaching accords of taking stocks on the implementation of recommendations from the previous summits, capitalize on commitments and continue the mobilization of the youth, key stakeholders and institutions for advocacy for SDGs. In line with the action plan from the 2nd African Youth SDGs Summit, the 2030 Youth Alliance through its members seeks to host National Youth SDGs Summit/Youth SDGs Policy Roundtables at country levels to mobilize and provide a platform for youth engagement and participation in the SDGs implementation processes.
The first of such engagement took place on 15th April 2019 spearhead by the Medical Reformist in Cuba.
Click HERE for the full report and read how young African Medical Professionals in Cuba are showing practical commitments towards the SDGs with much focus on SDG 3, Good Health and Well Being.
In 2019, organizations from the following countries will jointly host events on the SDGs with the 2030 Youth Alliance:
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- Malawi
- Kenya
- Zimbabwe
- Ivoire Coast
- Togo
- Uganda
Most of these events will take place between August and November 2019. Stay tuned for more updates or you may follow the 2030 Youth Alliance on twitter via @2030_Youth
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