RationaleIn many African societies, social and gender norms continue to promote male dominance, now replicated and amplified through technology, particularly on social media platforms. Online spaces are increasingly used to reinforce toxic masculinities and dehumanizing portrayals of femininity, especially among youth, who form the largest demographic of Africa’s digital population. TFGBV is not only a human rights issue but a spiritual crisis that demands a prophetic and pastoral response from the Church. As Christians, we are mandated to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves (Proverbs 31:8–9), to protect the vulnerable, and to hold the powerful accountable. Jesus Himself dignified women in His ministry (John 4:1–26; Luke 8:1–3) and rebuked systems of oppression. Therefore, addressing TFGBV is a continuation of the Gospel’s work of liberating the oppressed and restoring God’s justice.Digital violence often goes unreported or is minimized due to lack of awareness, victim-blaming, or insufficient legal protection. Many young women who engage online face abuse for speaking out, expressing opinions, or simply being visible. This becomes a barrier to gender equality and participation in society, church, and online spaces, thus contradicting the inclusiveness of the Body of Christ (Galatians 3:28). The Church must respond with prophetic imagination and practical action providing safe spaces for dialogue, reshaping gender narratives through life-affirming theology, and advocating for digital justice. As Paul writes in Ephesians 5:11, “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.” This training seeks to empower youth to expose and oppose digital violence, and become ambassadors of healing, equality, and truth in the digital age.Main ObjectiveTo empower African Christian youth to understand, prevent, and respond to Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and to advocate for safe, inclusive digital spaces through the lens of Christian faith.Specific Objectives1.    Raise awareness of the forms, drivers, and impact of TFGBV in African digital spaces.2.    Equip youth with skills to identify, prevent, and respond to TFGBV, including digital safety, reporting, and peer support strategies.3.    Promote life-affirming theologies and gender narratives that dismantle toxic masculinities and support digital justice.4.    Identify and support one youth initiative addressing TFGBV Zoom linkRegister in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wuJ1F9CHTdy37MRYXd7ujQAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

East African youth are living at the crossroads of decades-long challenges and opportunities for development and peace. With their countries facing political instability, shrinking civic space, youth unemployment, resource-induced conflicts, and the burden of heavy national debt, the need for meaningful youth-led action has never been more urgent.The All Africa Youth Congress (AAYC) 2025, under the continuing campaign “Africa: My Home. My Future.”, builds on the movement launched in Accra, Ghana in 2022 which seeks to ignite African patriotism, civic responsibility, and youth-led transformation. Two of the core pillars, Active Citizenship and Peace & Security, emphasize the urgent role of young people in shaping governance and peace processes across the continent.Encouragingly, youth across the region, for instance, Generation Z in the host country Kenya are increasingly emerging as key agents of transformation by stepping into civic spaces, mobilizing through digital platforms, and leading peace and accountability campaigns. This growing influence signals a positive shift toward more engaged, justice-oriented youth leadership across East Africa.As part of this broader agenda, this half day Regional Youth Exchange Forum will bring together 100 youth delegates from East Africa attending AAYC 2025 to highlight regional realities, amplify shared learning, and contribute to continental outcomes from an East African perspective.RationaleAAYC 2025 provides a Pan-African platform for youth engagement, and this regional side event creates the space for focused, context-specific dialogue. Despite ongoing challenges, East African youth continue to demonstrate leadership in peacebuilding and youth-led movements, often using creative approaches to influence change. The exchange forum will offer an opportunity to explore shared regional struggles and success stories, strengthen youth networks across East Africa, and shape joint contributions to the AAYC 2025 declaration and its follow-up processes.Main ObjectiveTo create a regional platform for East African youth to exchange experiences, build networks, and propose collaborative actions on active citizenship and peacebuilding as part of AAYC 2025.Specific ObjectivesTo facilitate peer-to-peer exchange on civic engagement and peacebuilding experiences across East African countries.To identify region-specific challenges and opportunities for youth in governance, justice, and peace.To develop a two-year action plan for promoting active Citizenship and peacebuilding in Eastern Africa. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88117091807?pwd=4ouvnFVKIhPwnIEuBbeQCURAxtgUzp.1Meeting ID: 881 1709 1807Passcode: 691682