WHAT: Pre-AU Summit Event: 1 Million by 2021 Initiative Results Showcase

WHEN: Friday 4th February 2022, 10:00 am EAT

Speakers:
● H.E President Felix Tshisekedi, President Democratic Republic of Congo

● H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson, African Union Commission

● H.E Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission

● Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy

● Ms. Prudence Ngwenya, Acting Director Women, Gender and Youth Directorate

WHERE: Zoom. Click here to register - https://bit.ly/Webinar1mBy2021Showcase

The webinar will be streamed on Facebook (African Union Youth Program)

BACKGROUND

The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo, is set to showcase the successes of the 1 Million by 2021 initiative and the impact of this initiative on Africa’s youth during a virtual event.

Since its launch in 2019 by the AUC Chairperson H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the 1 Million by 2021 initiative has inspired investments in African youth across ‘the 4 E’s’: Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Engagement. With support from private and public sector partners, the 1 Million by 2021 initiative made significant progress, reaching over eight (8) million young people between 2019 and 2021.

The event aims to show progress and results of the 1 Million by 2021 initiative on the sidelines of the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly. The event will highlight and showcase investment opportunities towards accelerating gains of the 1

Million by 2021 initiative; and broker strategic connections among youth, countries, and partners, to drive innovation in the five key program areas; Education, Engagement, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Health and Wellbeing. In addition, the launch will highlight lessons learned and provide recommendations on priority areas to maintain the momentum of the 1 Million by 2021 Initiative.

For more media inquiries please contact:

Ms. Priscilla Mawuena Adjeidu- Communications Officer, AUC Youth Division: AdjeiduP@africa-union.org
Ms. Faith Adhiambo | Communications Officer-Agenda 2063 | African Union Commission | E-mail: OchiengJ@africa-union.org|
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