On the International Day of Democracy, we celebrate the essential role of young people in renewing and strengthening democracy worldwide. Through our programmes and initiatives, the Kofi Annan Foundation supports the next generation of democratic leaders. Defending DemocracyIn Zimbabwe, Namatai Kwekweza, a Pan-African feminist and founder of WELEAD Africa, received the inaugural Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize in 2023 for her leadership in constitutionalism, youth advocacy, and movement building across Southern Africa. Their work proves that democracy is strongest when youth are at its heart. Support the next generation of democratic leaders — contribute to the Kofi Annan Youth Impact Fund.