The National Youth Manifesto (2021-2026)
Youth in Uganda present an immense yet untapped potential for national socioeconomic development. This National Youth Manifesto, building on other similar frameworks starting way back in 2010 is yet
Launch of the Platform For Youth Inclusion in Politics. (PYIP)
On the 23rd of July, 2020, a special purpose vehicle to spur collaborative efforts towards youth inclusion in
politics was launched as Platform for Youth Inclusion in Politics (PYIP) in preparation of
Putting transformative feminist leadership to action.
Honorable Atim Berna is an elected women representative of Kapujan Subcounty to the District. She is an inspirational leader who not only leads by word of mouth but also by action.
In 2019, Honorable
Skilling the girl child through community training centers.
"Children born in extreme poverty are more likely to be malnourished, and unable to go to school, among other consequences."
- Nambozo Christine Mary (17) from Gogonyo training Centre
Leadership & Young People
Many young people suffer from fragile livelihoods, are unemployed or underemployed in a large and poorly regulated informal sector. If properly harnessed, young people could spur development and
Youth Unemployment Trends and Sustainable Livelihood Options to Generate Evidence for Policy Action
The main intention for conducting the study was to ascertain the current youth unemployment trends, and sustainable livelihood options, upon which the findings and recommendations were supplemented by
Transforming Community Through Digital Advocacy
Winnie Mudondo leads a group of young women in Kibuku district to fight against stereotypes. She was inspired to start this group to address the gender norms in her society. Winnie’s initiative has
Young Activists challenging Bad Governance and Poor Service Delivery in Kumi
Statistics in Uganda indicates that one of the development challenges that have continued to affect the participation of young people in ending bad governance and poverty is the non-involvement of
Youth Leaders Receive Capacity Building Training
With support from GIZ and in partnership with Faraja Africa Foundation ActionAind International Uganda/Global Platform Apac, hosted and supported delivery of a Capacity Building Program designed to
Young People Call for Reforms to East African Youth Policy
In April, young people from different parts of Uganda convened at ActionAid International Uganda to review the current EAC youth policy.
“The discussion was whether the East African Youth Policy
