Youth Civic Engagement & Participation in Enugu

A project on youth civic engagement and participation in Enugu State, South Eastern Nigeria

Organization

Enugu Literary Society (ELS) uses public enlightenment campaigns and literary vehicles such as drama, chorales, poetry, spoken word, and musical concerts, to mobilize communities, especially youths, to build a civil, literate, equitable and democratic citizenry that actively participates in the civic and democratic process of nation building.

Project Summary

ELS will use research, trainings, social media influencers, choral competition, and musical concerts to motivate Enugu youths to participate in the democratic process, especially the 2023 general elections.

Long Term Goal
At least 50% increase in Enugu youth participation in the democratic process, especially the 2023 general elections.

Medium Term Outcomes

  1. 25% increase in youth participation in Enugu in the current (2022) pre-election democratic processes.
  2. 25% increase in youths joining democratic contests.