{"id":17974,"date":"2025-10-24T08:27:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/?post_type=storiesprojects&#038;p=17974"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:40:40","slug":"hohca","status":"publish","type":"storiesprojects","link":"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/stories\/hohca\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart of Hope Cameroon (HoHCa)"},"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-ee5caca6cea5d4275a174c984a19d8a7\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>YODE-AYOVOSDIS<\/strong> advocates for meaningful youth participation in shaping safe and inclusive digital environments in the present and future. It empowers young people to voice their concerns, influence digital policy, and promote responsible online behavior, ensuring their democratic rights, safety, and wellbeing are protected in the rapidly evolving digital landscape<\/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.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=748152831538786&amp;ref=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-Youth-advocacy-training-on-digital-human-rights-and-democracy.png\" alt=\"youth advocacy training\" class=\"wp-image-19448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-Youth-advocacy-training-on-digital-human-rights-and-democracy.png 1000w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-Youth-advocacy-training-on-digital-human-rights-and-democracy-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-Youth-advocacy-training-on-digital-human-rights-and-democracy-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-Youth-advocacy-training-on-digital-human-rights-and-democracy-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/10\/2-Youth-Led-Regional-Digital-Policy-Advocacy-Forums.png\" alt=\"youth-led regional digital policy forums\" class=\"wp-image-19450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-Youth-Led-Regional-Digital-Policy-Advocacy-Forums.png 1000w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-Youth-Led-Regional-Digital-Policy-Advocacy-Forums-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-Youth-Led-Regional-Digital-Policy-Advocacy-Forums-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-Youth-Led-Regional-Digital-Policy-Advocacy-Forums-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:150px\"><\/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\">\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\/10\/3-Digital-Advocacy-Fellowship-Program.png\" alt=\"digital advocacy fellowship program\" class=\"wp-image-19452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-Digital-Advocacy-Fellowship-Program.png 1000w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-Digital-Advocacy-Fellowship-Program-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-Digital-Advocacy-Fellowship-Program-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-Digital-Advocacy-Fellowship-Program-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\">\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\/10\/4-National-Stakeholder-Roundtable-on-Digital-Rights-and-Democracy.png\" alt=\"national stakeholder roundtable\" class=\"wp-image-19454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4-National-Stakeholder-Roundtable-on-Digital-Rights-and-Democracy.png 1000w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4-National-Stakeholder-Roundtable-on-Digital-Rights-and-Democracy-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4-National-Stakeholder-Roundtable-on-Digital-Rights-and-Democracy-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4-National-Stakeholder-Roundtable-on-Digital-Rights-and-Democracy-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:150px\"><\/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>Expected outcomes<\/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\">300 youth trained to understand and advocate for their digital rights, with increased ability to influence digital policy. Youth become advocates aligned with national and international priorities on digital inclusion and civic engagement.<\/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\">Youth-led advocacy gains visibility as concerns are presented to stakeholders through enhanced dialogue between youth and government. Public awareness and support for youth digital rights is broadened and there is an increased pressure on institutions to act.<\/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\/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\">Localized advocacy actions lead to increased awareness, accountability, and community engagement in digital rights.<\/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\/5-1.png\" alt=\"4\" class=\"wp-image-16547\" 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\">Greater collaboration and buy-in from national institutions with advocacy messages integrated into formal processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Heart of Hope Cameroon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-icon-color has-icon-background-color is-style-default is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#5c84c3;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook has-white-color has-light-blue-background-color wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EducationInsertionProfessionnelle\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#5c84c3;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin has-white-color has-light-blue-background-color wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/amicale-pour-le-d%C3%A9veloppement-durable\/?originalSubdomain=bj\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>HoHCa is a youth-led organisation that builds resilient communities through peacebuilding and foresight. Guided by the vision of \u201cOpening Minds, Changing Lives for a Brighter Tomorrow,\u201d they promote youth access to information and responsible online engagement, foster safe digital spaces and enhance youth participation in democratic processes in Cameroon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1510\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DY-Supported-Organisations-Banner-6.png\" alt=\"propuls\u00e9 par DDI soutenu par YDC\" class=\"wp-image-17130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DY-Supported-Organisations-Banner-6.png 1510w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DY-Supported-Organisations-Banner-6-322x48.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DY-Supported-Organisations-Banner-6-161x24.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DY-Supported-Organisations-Banner-6-768x115.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\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\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YODE-AYOVOSDIS advocates for meaningful youth participation in shaping safe and inclusive digital environments in the present and future. 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