Poverty Reduction Program
Empowering Uganda's youth with practical skills and financial knowledge to break the cycle of poverty
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Our Poverty Reduction Program equips young Ugandans with essential life skills, financial literacy, and mentorship to build sustainable livelihoods and create economic opportunities.
Youth Life Skills Training
We provide comprehensive vocational training in market-relevant skills including tailoring, mechanics, agro-economy, and emerging trades. Our hands-on approach ensures youth gain practical experience.
- 6-month intensive training programs
- Industry expert instructors
- Practical workshops and field experience
- Career counseling and job placement
Financial Literacy
Financial education is critical for economic independence. Our workshops cover essential topics to help youth manage money effectively and build sustainable livelihoods.
- Budgeting and savings strategies
- Investment principles for beginners
- Microfinance and small business funding
- Debt management and avoidance
Mentorship Programs
Our mentorship initiative connects youth with successful professionals who provide guidance, support, and industry insights to help navigate career paths.
- One-on-one mentorship pairings
- Group mentorship sessions
- Career development workshops
- Networking opportunities
ICT Training
Digital skills are essential in today's economy. Our ICT training provides youth with fundamental computer skills and technology knowledge.
- Basic computer literacy
- Software applications training
- Internet and digital communication
- Digital entrepreneurship skills
Program Statistics
Program Impact
Skills Assessment
Initial assessment of participants' skills, interests, and economic situation to create personalized development plans.
Training Phase
Intensive 3-6 month training in chosen vocational skills combined with financial literacy education.
Mentorship Pairing
Participants are matched with industry mentors for ongoing guidance and support.
Business Incubation
Support for launching small businesses through micro-loans, resources, and networking.
Graduation & Follow-up
Monitoring progress for 12 months post-program to ensure sustainable outcomes.
Transforming Lives Through Skills Development
Youth Life Skills Training
Building confidence, leadership, and interpersonal skills among youth
Financial Literacy Workshop
Empowering young people to make informed financial decisions
Mentorship Session
Connecting youth to mentors who inspire, guide, and empower
ICT Training
Preparing youth for a digital and knowledge-based economy
Business Incubation
Youth launching small businesses
Innovation Program
Fostering creativity and technological advancement among Uganda's youth through research and tech innovation
Driving Innovation Through Technology
Our Innovation Program empowers youth to become problem-solvers through research, technology camps, and hackathons that address real-world challenges in Uganda.
Field Research Projects
Our research initiatives tackle pressing challenges facing Uganda's communities. Youth researchers work alongside academic mentors to conduct field studies and develop innovative solutions.
Research Focus Areas:
- Agricultural technology and food security
- Renewable energy solutions
- Healthcare accessibility in rural areas
- Educational technology innovations
Research Workshops
We organize 4 intensive workshops annually to train youth in research methodologies, data analysis, and solution design.
Field Research
Participants conduct hands-on research in communities to understand real challenges and co-create solutions.
Publishing
We support youth in presenting their findings at conferences and publishing in academic journals.
Tech Camps & Hackathons
Our tech camps bring together young innovators to develop technology solutions for community challenges. Through intensive hackathons, participants build prototypes and pitch their ideas to potential investors.
Annual Tech Events:
- Uganda Youth Tech Challenge (March)
- East Africa Innovation Summit (July)
- Climate Solutions Hackathon (October)
- Digital Agriculture Challenge (December)
Stakeholder Engagement
We connect with government, industry, and academic partners to identify challenges and resources.
Funding Acquisition
Our team secures funding from sponsors and partners to support tech events and winning projects.
Event Execution
We organize and host impactful tech camps that bring together youth from across Uganda.
Innovation Gallery
Climate Action Program
Mobilizing youth to combat climate change through advocacy, tree planting, and green job creation
Taking Action for Our Planet
Our Climate Action Program engages youth in environmental conservation, climate advocacy, and sustainable livelihood creation to build a greener future for Uganda.
Climate Advocacy & Awareness
We empower youth to become climate champions through education, media engagement, and community mobilization.
Radio Talk Shows
We conduct 4 radio talk shows annually on local stations to discuss climate issues and solutions, reaching rural communities across Uganda.
Social Media Campaigns
Our digital campaigns reach thousands with engaging content about climate action, sustainability tips, and environmental education.
Climate Seminars
We organize 4 climate action seminars each year in schools and communities to build awareness and inspire local action.
Collaborative Partnerships
We partner with environmental organizations to amplify our impact and share resources for climate action.
Tree Planting Initiative
Our ambitious reforestation program aims to plant 10,000 trees annually and create sustainable green jobs in Uganda.
10,000 Trees Campaign
We mobilize youth volunteers to plant 10,000 native trees each year in deforested areas and community spaces.
Raising Nursery Beds
We establish and maintain nursery beds to raise diverse species of fruit and timber trees for our planting initiatives.
Distribution of Seedlings
We distribute seedlings to communities and schools to promote widespread tree planting and environmental stewardship.
Partner with Climate Change Organizations
We collaborate with climate-focused organizations to enhance our reforestation efforts and share best practices.
Green Jobs Promotion
We create sustainable employment opportunities in forestry, agroforestry, eco-tourism, briquette production, craft making using plastic waste, and solar installation training.
Our Impact in Numbers
Trees Planted
Youth Volunteers
Partner Organizations
Green Jobs Created