The association for the promotion of the youth of Kati was created in 2014, based on the determination of its members who are all residents from Kati. It consists of sixteen (16) active members. The APK has been founded on the principles of transparency, democratic management, equity, union etc.

Aim and objectives:

Aim: The main aim of the APJK is to contribute to the economic and social development and promotion of a conscious, responsible and patriotic youth of Mali in general and of the Kati County in particular, in order to eradicate poverty.

Objectives:

• • To improve the knowledge, skills, know-how and attitudes of young girls;
  • Promote active citizenship, the duties and rights of the youth and help them to exercise those;
  • To advocate for the participation of girls in development actions and in decision-making affecting their lives;
  • To defend the use of the national language in debates on the development of the county.

The project Strengthening citizen participation aims to contribute to the promotion of an environment conducive to citizen participation and the leadership development of 140 young girls in Kati in the management of public affairs. The approach relies on young people, particularly young girls, who are at the heart of the change process. Social mobilisation, the creation and dynamization of active young citizens’ clubs and social media are used to strengthen their confidence and influence practices that are not conducive to the emergence of female leadership and their participation as citizens. The right to be heard will be the foundation of their movement through the promotion of accountability and active citizenship actions (promotion of rights, involvement of young people in decision-making bodies and businesses)