Events and Calendar for the Year 2025
1. Annual Public Policy Forum
Date: January 15-16, 2025
Location: Virtual (with in-person option)
Objective: A two-day forum to discuss the year’s most pressing public policy challenges, review legislative developments, and strategize advocacy efforts for the upcoming year.
Target Audience: Government officials, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, youth representatives, and civil society organizations.
Agenda Highlights:
- Opening keynote by a prominent policymaker.
- Panel discussions on youth engagement in public policy.
- Advocacy training for committee members.
- Networking opportunities for building alliances.
2. Monthly Policy Roundtable
Date: Every first Wednesday of the month (starting February 2025)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Objective: Informal monthly roundtables to discuss new policy developments, evaluate committee advocacy projects, and plan for upcoming legislative sessions.
Target Audience: Committee members, government liaison officers, and relevant stakeholders.
Agenda Highlights:
- Review of recent policy decisions and their impacts.
- Sharing updates on ongoing advocacy efforts.
- Collaborative brainstorming sessions for upcoming projects.
3. SayPro Advocacy Campaign Launch
Date: March 20, 2025
Location: SayPro Headquarters or Virtual Event
Objective: Launch a new public policy advocacy campaign, focusing on a critical issue affecting youth and communities, such as education reform, youth employment, or climate policy.
Target Audience: Policy influencers, media, nonprofit organizations, youth groups.
Agenda Highlights:
- Overview of the campaign goals and objectives.
- Presentations on research findings and policy impacts.
- Social media and online activation strategies for broader engagement.
4. Quarterly Policy Analysis & Strategy Meeting
Date: April 22, 2025
Location: SayPro Headquarters or Virtual
Objective: Quarterly review of public policy trends, committee progress, and strategies for influencing upcoming legislation.
Target Audience: Committee members and relevant policy experts.
Agenda Highlights:
- Review of legislative activities in key sectors.
- Collaborative drafting of position papers and policy recommendations.
- Strategic discussions on aligning advocacy work with global youth empowerment initiatives.
5. Public Policy Training Workshop
Date: June 10, 2025
Location: Virtual and In-person Training
Objective: A day-long workshop to build skills in policy analysis, advocacy strategies, and navigating government relations.
Target Audience: Committee members and young activists interested in policy and advocacy.
Agenda Highlights:
- Interactive sessions on how to analyze public policy.
- Workshops on lobbying techniques and coalition-building.
- Case studies of successful public policy campaigns.
6. Global Policy Engagement Conference
Date: July 28-30, 2025
Location: International (to be decided)
Objective: Attend an international conference to engage with policymakers, advocacy groups, and government representatives from across the world to share knowledge and strategies on youth-focused public policy.
Target Audience: International policymakers, advocacy leaders, and youth organizations.
Agenda Highlights:
- Global case studies on youth involvement in policy-making.
- Roundtables on global policy challenges and solutions.
- Networking sessions with global policymakers and youth advocates.
7. National Public Policy Dialogue
Date: September 15, 2025
Location: National (Location to be announced)
Objective: Convening a public dialogue with stakeholders and the wider public on the most significant national policy issues related to youth and community development.
Target Audience: Local government officials, youth leaders, civil society organizations, media, and public policy experts.
Agenda Highlights:
- Open dialogues and debates with key policymakers.
- Public comment sessions for engaging citizens in policy discussions.
- Discussions on local and national youth empowerment policies.
8. End of Year Advocacy Summit
Date: December 5, 2025
Location: SayPro Headquarters or Virtual
Objective: Reflect on the year’s advocacy achievements, set goals for the next year, and finalize the next cycle of strategic initiatives.
Target Audience: Committee members, media partners, and influential stakeholders.
Agenda Highlights:
- Review of key advocacy successes and lessons learned.
- Planning for the upcoming year’s policy objectives.
- Recognition of top advocates and partners for their contributions.