Uprooting Poverty Initiative

WAIT… What is Transitional Justice, and why should youth lead it?

Transitional Justice is more than a legal concept. It is about helping societies heal from past injustices and build a peaceful future through four key pillars:

1️⃣ Truth – uncovering what happened
2️⃣ Justice – ensuring accountability
3️⃣ Reparations – restoring dignity to victims and communities
4️⃣ Reform – transforming systems to prevent future harm

Young people are not just the future; they are today’s changemakers. Across Africa, youth have the energy, innovation, and commitment needed to build justice, peace, and sustainable development. 🙌🏾

💬 Let’s hear from you:
Which of the 4 pillars do you think is MOST important for lasting peace in Africa — and why?

👇 Comment below with:
TRUTH | JUSTICE | REPARATIONS | REFORM

Uprooting Poverty Initiative
Restless Development Uganda
Restless Development
AU-EU Youth Lab
Oxfam Novib

The future belongs to young people, and so does the responsibility to shape justice and healing in our communities. 🌍✨

Through truth, memory, accountability, and action, we can build a future where past trauma does not define the next generation.

Uprooting Poverty Initiative
Restless Development Uganda
Restless Development
AU-EU Youth Lab
Oxfam Novib

Last month, Uprooting Poverty Initiative had the privilege of taking part in the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective Accountability Workshop in Addis Ababa, bringing together young leaders from Africa, Europe, and the diaspora to strengthen youth engagement in the Africa–Europe partnership.
Young people are often invited to participate in policy conversations. This time, we went a step further, helping design how commitments will be tracked, monitored, and held accountable.
Over two days of dialogue, collaboration, and learning, youth leaders worked together to:

·Co-develop a Youth-Led Advocacy and Accountability Roadmap (2026–2027) to track AU–EU commitments
· Map youth priorities against key frameworks such as African Union Agenda 2063, African Youth Charter, the AU–EU Joint Vision 2030, and the EU Youth Action Plan
· Identify practical entry points for youth engagement in AU–EU policy processes
· Strengthen cross-regional collaboration among youth leaders, civil society organizations, and policymakers

Beyond the deliverables, the most powerful outcome was the trust and connections built across continents. Young leaders from diverse movements and sectors shared experiences, challenged assumptions, and collectively shaped solutions for meaningful youth participation.

For us at Uprooting Poverty Initiative, this gathering reaffirmed an important truth: young people are not only stakeholders in governance processes. We are partners in accountability and implementation.

We look forward to supporting the next phase as youth continue advancing the accountability roadmap and engaging institutions across the AU–EU partnership.

The work continues. 🚀

Oxfam
Restless Development
AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective
AU-EU Youth Lab

Happy New Year!

We’re delighted to share the latest edition of the Uprooting Poverty Initiative Newsletter. As we step into the new year, we reflect on the impact achieved through partnership, resilience, and shared commitment to dignity and sustainable change. This edition highlights key milestones, stories of transformation, and the collective efforts driving our mission forward. Thank you for walking with us on this journey to uproot poverty and build hope.

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The AU–EU Youth Action Lab Link & Learn Event in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, was a truly remarkable experience for the Uprooting Poverty Initiative.

Our organization was proudly represented by Ruth Neberu and Abel Tensay, who had the opportunity to showcase our work, connect with like-minded changemakers, and build meaningful networks across diverse cultures from Africa and Europe 🌍.

This dynamic gathering brought together the first cohort of AU-EU Youth Lab grantees, young leaders driving change across 17 projects and representing 26 countries from Africa and Europe.

From 8–10 December 2025, participants hosted by TaYA engaged in rich learning, shared experiences and lessons, and strengthened collaborations focused on youth-led impact and social transformation.

We are grateful for the connections made, the insights gained, and the partnerships sparked through this inspiring platform.

Uprooting Poverty Initiative
AU-EU Youth Lab
Restless Development
Restless Development Uganda
Oxfam Novib
European Youth Forum

Igniting Change: Addis Ababa Transitional Justice Workshop

We are thrilled to announce a powerful wave of transformation emerging from Addis Ababa! Fifty passionate young leaders converged for a high-impact Capacity-Building Training on Youth Advocacy for Transitional Justice, spearheaded by the Uprooting Poverty Initiative, a proud grantee of the AU-EU Youth Lab

This wasn't just a meeting, it was a dynamic fusion of diverse youth, students, and emerging change-makers, all united by an unshakeable vision of peace and justice.

The program was a crucible of interactive learning. The sessions utilized engaging games, hands-on activities, deep group discussions, and high-stakes mini-project pitches. Participants dove into intense training, driving honest conversations about transitional justice, reconciliation, and building truly inclusive leadership. They spoke courageously, sharing their lived experiences, confronting challenges, and articulating their fervent hopes for a truly united Ethiopia.

The air was electric with empathy, respect, and unstoppable inspiration. Together, they unlocked the profound power of listening, healing, and collective action. They didn't just gain skills; they left empowered, transformed into fearless champions of reconciliation and peace, ready to lead the charge in their own communities.

AU-EU Youth Lab
Uprooting Poverty Initiative
European Youth Forum
Restless Development Uganda
Oxfam Novib
Restless Development

🚀 BECOME A YOUTH JUSTICE CHAMPION! ⚖️

Youth Transitional Justice Advocacy Fellowship

Are you a dynamic and community-active young leader (Age 20–35) ready to move beyond observing change and start leading it?

The Uprooting Poverty Initiative is searching for 15 motivated youth to join our intensive 3-Month Fellowship, equipping you with the skills, network, and policy knowledge to drive justice, reconciliation, and peace in Ethiopia.

🌟 WHY JOIN THE HEROIC JOURNEY?

⚡ Policy & Skills Mastery: Intensive training on Transitional
Justice, Human Rights, Policy Advocacy, and Research.
🤝 Personalized Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from seasoned
practitioners and legal experts.
🗣️ Real-World Advocacy: Design and implement your own
community-based initiative.
🌐 Power Networking: Connect with NGOs, government actors,
and justice professionals.
📜 Professional Certification: Recognize your competence in
advocacy and transitional justice.


✅ YOUR MISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Age 20–35
Demonstrated interest in advocacy/community engagement.
Willingness to commit fully for 3 months (Addis Ababa & Online).
Passion for justice, peacebuilding, and community transformation.
Bonus: Experience with community mobilization or prior UPI youth trainings

DON'T MISS YOUR SHOT TO SHAPE THE FUTURE!
Elevate Your Impact. Submit Your Application Before the Deadline.

➡️ APPLY NOW! https://lnkd.in/echpXPqD

For more information
https://lnkd.in/eDRsb_mm or Email: [email protected]

DEADLINE: December 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM