{"id":16576,"date":"2025-09-09T11:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T11:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/?post_type=storiesprojects&#038;p=16576"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:12:22","slug":"chad-innovation","status":"publish","type":"storiesprojects","link":"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/stories\/chad-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Chad Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1000px\">\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-light-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-085653736deea5258eabf74d3ed98b7a\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">The Connect4Rights project advocates for stronger digital rights in Chad by building a civic platform that enables dialogue between citizens and elected officials. Through forums, digital campaigns, and inclusive tools, the project empowers citizens to voice concerns, promote transparency, and shape policies that protect their digital freedoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/chad-innovation-summit_civictech-digitaldemocracy-youthengagement-activity-7350128416685191169-Aewy\/?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=ACoAABiThWcBAUMfnq81fDkpbHOt8-3BXS72q7o\" target=\"_blank\" 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src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-policy-dialogue-on-digital-rights.png\" alt=\"policy dialogue on digital rights\" class=\"wp-image-19422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-policy-dialogue-on-digital-rights.png 1000w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-policy-dialogue-on-digital-rights-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-policy-dialogue-on-digital-rights-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-policy-dialogue-on-digital-rights-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:170px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-Digital-platform-for-digital-rights-participation.png\" alt=\"digital platform for digital rights\" class=\"wp-image-19418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-Digital-platform-for-digital-rights-participation.png 1000w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-Digital-platform-for-digital-rights-participation-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-Digital-platform-for-digital-rights-participation-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-Digital-platform-for-digital-rights-participation-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:170px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Outputs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1.png\" alt=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-16540\" style=\"width:80px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1.png 500w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1-161x161.png 161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A signed declaration outlining shared digital rights priorities and a clear advocacy roadmap for the 12-month campaign<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1.png\" alt=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-16542\" style=\"width:80px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1.png 500w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1-161x161.png 161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">At least three institutions formally commit to transparency and citizen engagement through signed collaboration letters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1.png\" alt=\"3\" class=\"wp-image-16544\" style=\"width:80px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1.png 500w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1-161x161.png 161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A fully functioning platform with 1,000+ public official profiles and 200+ citizen contributions supporting national digital rights advocacy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1.png\" alt=\"4\" class=\"wp-image-16546\" style=\"width:80px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1.png 500w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1-161x161.png 161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">At least 5,000 people reached, 2,000 platform interactions recorded, and active involvement from at least 10 CSOs and 10 media outlets<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.png\" alt=\"5\" class=\"wp-image-16548\" style=\"width:80px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.png 500w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-322x322.png 322w, 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