15 |
years of youth-led development in Uganda |
1500 |
young Ugandans leading development as full-time, professional volunteers |
200,000 |
people across 18 districts reached with our programmes |
45% |
increase recorded in young men using condoms following a Restless Development programme |
36% |
increase in those reporting greater food security |
Despite constituting a huge proportion of the population, young people are rarely included in decision-making processes in Uganda. We're working to ensure that young Ugandans are able to take up substantial, meaningful roles in development.
Uganda's high levels of unemployment are hitting young people the hardest. Over 80% of 15-24 year old are unemployed. We're working with young people to help them build sustainable livelihoods which are critical to ensuring macroeconomic growth and avoiding the problematic effects of mass unemployment.
Uganda has the world's second highest fertility rate, with population size projected to triple from 2010 to 2050. But it's this population's age structure which is of most significance. We're empowering young people to make improved decisions regarding their sexual health and reproductive planning for a healthier and more sustainable population.