Author Archives: Youth Alive

Grace Nakayaga joined Tukolerewamu Youth Development Group Bubuusi village, Katikamu sub county, Luweero District in 2018 comprising 20 members (15 female, 5 male) at a time when she was a heavily pregnant housewife with no stable financial support. Her husband found petty jobs but always quit after a short period of time. She participated in…

Sharon Nansamba and Fred Luyombi are a couple both aged 27 and members of Nkonge Youth Development Group in Nkonga village, Katikamu subcounty, Luweero district. The group comprises 28 members (24 males, 4 females) and was formed in March 2018.  During mobilization, the Community Facilitator introduced the couple to the East African Youth Inclusion Program…

Youth Alive Uganda not only strives to keep children and youth physically alive but also alive in the social, economic and political development of their country. And because children and youth account for over 78% of Uganda’s population, we believe that for any social, economic and political development to be attained, meaningful involvement of children…

Youth Alive Uganda was started by a group of youth under the guidance of Sr. Dr. Miriam Duggan in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb which was severely affected by a diversity of social and health problems, chief among them HIV&AIDS. The group realized that the most infected and affected were youth; mainly adolescents and young adults.…

Over the last year, the work of our Mission has led me to all corners of Uganda. I traveled to Karamoja, Iganga, Tororo, Kasese, Mbarara, Kalangala, West Nile, and other spots, which gave me the chance to meet many Ugandans. I was impressed by their creativity, passion, and commitment to making a positive difference. Most…