Author: Judith Kumwenda

Executive Summary:

Malawi youth engaged in a transformative initiative – the ‘Youth and Social Justice Futures: Identifying Future Skills and Training in Africa’ project – aimed at youth-led, futures-informed participatory action research as part of an East and Southern African youth cohort. This collaborative effort sought to envision innovative pathways for youth futures in the region by exploring anticipatory systems, skills, needs and orientations and culminated in the creation of this policy briefing.

The briefing underscores the importance of policy interventions that elevate youth participation, prioritise inclusive education, emphasise the value of comprehensive healthcare and advocate for strategic investment in disaster risk management. With a focus on youth empowerment and wellbeing, the policy recommendations offer a strategic roadmap towards a more inclusive, resilient and prosperous future for Malawi’s youth and the broader East and Southern African community.