On September 19, 2025, JamiiAfrica was honored to participate in the National Forum on Youth, Peace, and Security held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam. The event brought together more than 1,000 participants, including youth leaders, civil society actors, educators, policymakers, and peace advocates from Tanzania and beyond. The forum provided a vital platform for sharing strategies and strengthening the role of young people in peacebuilding, social cohesion, and conflict prevention.
Held under the theme “Youth4Peace: Act Now for a Peaceful World,” the forum underscored the power of youth-led initiatives in fostering peace and security in the digital age. During the event, JamiiAfrica engaged in an insightful session titled “Youth & Digital Security: Protecting the Future,” which focused on key challenges such as cyberbullying, misinformation, hate speech, and the need to transform digital platforms into safe and empowering spaces for peace and civic engagement.
In its contribution, JamiiAfrica emphasized the importance of bridging online and offline engagements to foster meaningful, complementary conversations that promote inclusivity and collective action. The organization urged young people to uphold respect and empathy in digital interactions, values they practice offline as well.
JamiiAfrica also highlighted the importance of fact-checking and responsible information sharing in countering misinformation and fostering digital peace. The organization encouraged citizens to use platforms like JamiiCheck to verify information before sharing, ensuring that online spaces remain constructive and trustworthy.
JamiiAfrica reaffirmed its commitment to empowering digital citizens who can actively contribute to building a peaceful, informed, and resilient society.
