Previous Conferences

A decade of youth advocacy, knowledge sharing, and regional impact across Southern Africa

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10
2024

SARSYC V

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University of Botswana
500 participants
2024

Theme

AI, Climate & Substance Abuse

Emerging issues addressed with technology, climate, and GEAR Alliance focus.

Key outcomes

  • Emerging issues addressed
  • Technology and climate focus
  • GEAR Alliance strengthened

14 countries, 200+ abstracts, 35+ partners

9
2024

SARSYC V

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University of Botswana
500 participants
2024

Theme

AI, Climate & Substance Abuse

Emerging issues addressed with technology, climate, and GEAR Alliance focus.

Key outcomes

  • Emerging issues addressed
  • Technology and climate focus
  • GEAR Alliance strengthened

14 countries, 200+ abstracts, 35+ partners

8
2022

SARSYC IV

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LUANAR, Malawi
350 participants
2022

Theme

Post-COVID Recovery & Digital Advocacy

Hybrid conference format pioneered with COVID-19 recovery strategies.

Key outcomes

  • COVID-19 recovery strategies
  • Digital advocacy tools developed
  • Hybrid conference format pioneered

12 countries, hybrid format, digital innovation

7
2022

SARSYC IV

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LUANAR, Malawi
350 participants
2022

Theme

Post-COVID Recovery & Digital Advocacy

Hybrid conference format pioneered with COVID-19 recovery strategies.

Key outcomes

  • COVID-19 recovery strategies
  • Digital advocacy tools developed
  • Hybrid conference format pioneered

12 countries, hybrid format, digital innovation

6
2019

SARSYC III

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University of Zambia
400 participants
2019

Theme

Evidence-Based Advocacy

Research Indaba formalized with youth-led research presentations.

Key outcomes

  • Research Indaba formalized
  • Youth-led research presentations
  • Policy recommendations developed

10 countries, research focus strengthened

5
2019

SARSYC III

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University of Zambia
400 participants
2019

Theme

Evidence-Based Advocacy

Research Indaba formalized with youth-led research presentations.

Key outcomes

  • Research Indaba formalized
  • Youth-led research presentations
  • Policy recommendations developed

10 countries, research focus strengthened

4
2017

SARSYC II

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University of Johannesburg, South Africa
300 participants
2017

Theme

Youth Empowerment

Expanded regional participation and strengthened youth networks.

Key outcomes

  • Expanded regional participation
  • Strengthened youth networks
  • Policy engagement frameworks

8 countries, enhanced regional reach

3
2017

SARSYC II

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University of Johannesburg, South Africa
300 participants
2017

Theme

Youth Empowerment

Expanded regional participation and strengthened youth networks.

Key outcomes

  • Expanded regional participation
  • Strengthened youth networks
  • Policy engagement frameworks

8 countries, enhanced regional reach

2
2015

SARSYC I

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Zimbabwe
200 participants
2015

Theme

Inaugural Conference

First regional youth conference and foundation of the SARSYC platform.

Key outcomes

  • First regional youth conference
  • Foundation of SARSYC platform
  • Partnerships with regional stakeholders

5 countries, founding conference

1
2015

SARSYC I

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Zimbabwe
200 participants
2015

Theme

Inaugural Conference

First regional youth conference and foundation of the SARSYC platform.

Key outcomes

  • First regional youth conference
  • Foundation of SARSYC platform
  • Partnerships with regional stakeholders

5 countries, founding conference

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