Giving voice to the young majority Since the coup attempt in May 2015, local media have been under pressure, with the closing of several independent media outlets and their replacement by propaganda media outlets. In this environment of media repression, Yaga Burundi has managed to gain a reputation as a trustworthy non-partisan

Economic inclusion for young people Masaraat, launched in Egypt in April 2019, is the first RNW Media platform to focus fully on economic inclusion for young people. Decent work and income are essential if young people are to be able to participate fully in their societies and realise their potential.

Building an inclusive online community Yemen has been a country in conflict since 2015, resulting in one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Amid the conflict, there are young people committed to changing the situation. However, Yemen’s young people are largely shut out of the country’s public discourse with no

Tackling taboos Love Matters Arabic is truly unique for its credible, comprehensive and youth-friendly Arabic-language content on sexual health and wellbeing. The platform is opening up the topic of sexuality for young people in a region where talking openly about sex is deeply taboo. Research indicates 86% of information on

Challenging the mindsets of young Libyans RNW Media’s Huna Libya platform engages young Libyans with multi-media content that offers fresh perspectives on the issues that matter to them. It is an online meeting place where young people from different backgrounds can safely meet and engage in dialogue and discussion. Inclusive

A sustainable future Launched in Mexico in 2013, Hablemos de Sexo y Amor was handed off to partner organisation Mexico Vivo in 2018. As such, the platform stands as a shining example of RNW Media’s dedication to creating sustainable projects.  Through personal stories and articles, Hablemos de Sexo y Amor addresses topics relating to love and reproductive health

Alternative perspectives In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Habari RDC has become a respected source of reliable and balanced information and a forum for non-polarising discussions. It has established itself as DRC’s only national blogging movement, succeeding in bringing together young people from different backgrounds. Free and responsible discussion Young

Malian bloggers build coexistenceBenbere was launched in Mali in May 2018. The platform aims to reflect the voices of a highly fragmented country. There is a striking lack of knowledge among young Malians about their peers in the different regions of North, South and Centre as well as of the