Mesopotamian Pulse: Youth-Driven Social Policy and Reform Initiative
In a groundbreaking step towards empowering the youth of the Kurdistan Region, Kurdistan Save the Children (KSC) is proud to announce the launch of the Mesopotamian Pulse: Youth-Driven Social Policy and Reform Initiative.
This dynamic and transformative project, set to run from February 1, 2025, to August 15, 2025, is designed to amplify the voices of young people and empower them to drive meaningful policy change.
A partnership between KSC and Save the Children International, and with funding from the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), this initiative is poised to become a catalyst for lasting social reform.
Project Overview
The Mesopotamian Pulse initiative unfolds in three phases that will elevate youth leadership and encourage long-term social policy reform:
Youth Training and Capacity Development
A series of training sessions on advocacy, governance and public budgeting will be conducted across all provinces. These sessions will equip young people with the tools they need to shape policies and effectively influence decision-makers.
Research and Law Development
Young participants will be forming groups to research and identify pressing social issues, followed by advocacy campaigns aimed at driving policy changes at both regional and national levels.
Youth-Led Advocacy and Lawmaking
Participants will engage in online and in-person advocacy to promote social reforms, ensuring that the voices of youth resonate within the policy-making corridors.
Key Outcomes and Impact
● A youth representative will be selected to sit on the High Committee for the Protection of Children’s Rights at the ministry level, giving young people direct influence over policy discussions.
● A digital youth platform will be established, creating a sustainable network for youth across the Kurdistan Region that will empower future generations to lead change.
● A structured and long-term youth advocacy network will be built, poised to influence governmental policy on social issues, particularly those affecting children’s rights and welfare.
