Anne Rose Osamba

2022 IVLP Impact Award Project: Uzalendo Damia Fellowship (Forever Patriotic)Kenya
Anne Rose Osamba is a trained journalist, certified digital specialist, and a youth development expert. She specializes in communication for development by leveraging digital media for advocacy, branding and strategic communication. Her work in peace building and conflict management has focused on working with young people to co-create homegrown solutions that speak to larger global resolutions. As a former Cabinet Secretary for Security, Anne’s role involved interrogation of legal frameworks and policies that speak to security and youth. In her current role in the EAYPN, Anne coordinates peace efforts across the EAC region, particularly in documenting best practices and facilitating a learning platform for the youth of East Africa.

 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Uzalendo Damia Fellowship (Forever Patriotic)
Uzalendo Damia Fellowship (Forever Patriotic) provided training to engage young activists in practical political conversations in their local communities. Through workshops and an online platform, youth were immersed in conversations around democratic values and political pluralism, elections and democracy in sub-Saharan Africa. The youth had a platform where they could learn about their constitutional rights and democratic responsibilities. The project successfully increased the number of youth voters in the 2022 Kenyan elections. This program was first piloted in 2021 with the support of John Hopkins University through the Democracy Moves Network.

"The program has been instrumental in shaping my leadership journey and the fellowship has enabled me to learn more about why my civic duties matter." - Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Anne participated in the IVLP Project Youth and Civic Engagement I organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center in partnership with Gulf Coast Diplomacy, Global Ties Alabama, World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana, WorldBoston, and the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy.

Anne's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "IVLP allowed me to learn and document best practices from other change-makers across the globe. I made strong connections that are very helpful with my IVLP Impact Award."

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Birmingham, AL; Washington, DC; Pensacola, FL; Louisville, KY; Boston, MA; Salt Lake City, UT

Country: Kenya

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