Digitalise Youth

A regional effort under the Digital Democracy Initiative. Implemented in South Sudan by Digital Rights Frontlines to strengthen the information environment and help young civic actors participate safely and meaningfully online.

DRF works closely with the consortium of partners to ensure South Sudan’s digital civic space is safer, more inclusive, and more resilient against threats such as disinformation, surveillance, and online harassment.

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Project Overview & Focused Area

Over the next two years, the programme will build youth-centred digital skills, foster civic tech innovation, strengthen digital rights advocacy, and help young people and CSOs take part in democratic processes online.

The programme is structured around four key areas, each addressing a critical dimension of digital civic engagement:

Media & Information
Literacy (MIL)

Digital Advocacy &
Ethical Storytelling

Online Safety,
Fact-Checking & Resilience

Tackling Mis- &
Disinformation

Inclusive & Responsible Digital Participation

Youth Activists and Community Custodians

Reports & Impact Stories

Our reports document the progress, challenges, and lessons shaping the project’s work across South Sudan’s digital civic space. They offer well-researched analysis, project findings, and evidence that guides partners, policymakers, and community actors.

Impact Stories

The impact stories highlight the people behind the numbers. These accounts show how training, mentorship, and digital tools are changing individual lives and strengthening community resilience. Each story reflects the practical value of the project and the real outcomes achieved on the ground.