Civic & Political Engagement

We are driven by the belief that active civic participation and robust political engagement are the bedrock of a thriving democracy. Our commitment is to empower citizens through the strategic use of media and communications, fostering an informed and engaged populace capable of shaping their destinies. We craft and disseminate compelling content that stimulates dialogue, encourages the exchange of ideas, and promotes transparency and accountability in governance. Our aim is to create an environment where every voice is heard and every vote can make a difference, regardless of social or geographical boundaries. Our initiatives are tailored to inspire civic action and enhance political participation, ensuring that communities are not only aware of their rights but are also equipped to exercise them effectively. We believe in the power of education and communication to cultivate a sense of responsibility and to motivate individuals to become active agents of change in their societies. Through our work, we are committed to bridging the gap between citizens and their governments, creating a more inclusive, participatory, and responsive political landscape. By igniting a passion for civic duty, we contribute to the development of vibrant societies where democratic values are not only upheld but cherished.

Civic & Political Engagement

Youth Political Participation

Education through entertainment.

Series of videos covering essential topics like democracy, the importance of participating, selecting representatives, and even becoming a candidate.

Jordan

Civic & Political Engagement

Warka!

A Youth Debate Show

Lapis and KANA TV, in collaboration with the International Republican Institute as grant administrators, have produced a series of competitive TV debates called "Warka" featuring young Ethiopians aged between 21 and 30 years old.

Ethiopia

Civic & Political Engagement

AN ENABLING COMMUNITY and THAT’S OUR YOUTH

CAMPAIGNS ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS

Lapis launched 2 civic engagement campaigns for the IRI in Jordan.

Jordan

Civic & Political Engagement

GOVMETER

GOVMETER

In the 2014 Afghan elections, presidential candidates made substantial commitments to government reforms, economic growth, and an improved future for Afghanistan.

AFGHANISTAN

Civic & Political Engagement

THE CANDIDATE

THE CANDIDATE

In anticipation of Afghan democratic elections in 2016, Lapis produced a TV debate show where young Afghans competed in a mock presidential election.

AFGHANISTAN

Civic & Political Engagement

MY AFGHANISTAN, MY FUTURE

MY AFGHANISTAN, MY FUTURE

Lapis created an online campaign, "My Afghanistan My Future“, that was designed to build Afghan confidence and pride following the 2014 presidential elections and ahead of the London Conference on Afghanistan held in December 2014.

AFGHANISTAN

Civic & Political Engagement

PROMISING VOICES

PROMISING VOICES

Promising voices, a Lapis-produced television series, focused on stemming the youth brain-drain from Afghanistan by inspiring Afghan youth to stay and contribute to the country’s development.

AFGHANISTAN

Civic & Political Engagement

PROMISING VOICES

PROMISING VOICES

Promising voices, a Lapis-produced television series, focused on stemming the youth brain-drain from Afghanistan by inspiring Afghan youth to stay and contribute to the country’s development. Lapis recruited Afghanistan’s best and brightest young Afghans, addressing the myriad of issues they face daily. In addition to the series, Lapis held five two-day summits in Jalalabad, Herat and Kabul, and produced a 60-minute TV documentary on the summits, which were all broadcasted on Moby channels.

Ten speakers were chosen to present at the Herat summit to an audience of 500 people, where they shared their reasons behind staying in Afghanistan to help develop their community.

Promising Voices addressed crosscutting themes including empowering and educating youth and women;  harnessing social networking/media for  positive change; and bolstering private sector involvement for economic empowerment.

Reactions to Promising Voices were overwhelmingly positive – respondents said the show was high quality and a majority liked the content. Moreover, the program had a positive impact on viewer’s perceptions of and motivations to stay in Afghanistan. 66.8% of respondents reported that the summit had a positive effect on their  perceptions  of the capacity of Afghans to develop their country. A total of 94% of respondents reported that they were inspired or somewhat inspired by the summit to follow the example of the speakers.