12/08/2026
What if empowering young people starts with simply giving them someone who will listen?
For Mathias Mwangi, creating meaningful spaces for learning, conversation and connection is an important part of empowering communities.
Through training, knowledge sharing and platforms such as Drunken Lectures, he continues to champion access to information and opportunities for people to learn, engage and address the challenges affecting their communities.
His approach goes beyond delivering information. It is about connecting with people as individuals, understanding their experiences and creating spaces where their voices can be heard.
As we mark International Youth Day, his message reminds us that youth empowerment is not only about equipping young people with skills. It is also about listening to them, connecting with them and creating opportunities for them to shape the communities they are part of.
Because when young people are heard, informed and connected, they can become active participants in creating change.
