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 the Uganda’s population Youth Alive Uganda believes that for any social, economic and political development to be attained, meaningful involvement of children and youth is a must. For over 20 years, Youth Alive Uganda has been and continues to implement children and youth integrated development programs at community level with an intention of keeping the children and youth physically, socially, economically and politically alive.
Where they operate
Headquarters Location
Plot 148B, Old Kira Rd, Kampala
Uganda
Organization Type
Main Areas of Work
What They Do
Youth Alive in a bid to holistically address the needs of Orphaned and Vulnerable children (OVCs) focuses on six Core Program Areas (CPAs) including; Economic strengthening, Health, Food and Nutrition security, Education, Psycho social support, and Child protection and legal support. By doing so, they believe they will strongly contribute to the improved well being of children and youth orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV and other adversities in Uganda.
Youth Alive also contributes to the realization of a society where all orphans and other vulnerable children live to their full potential and their rights and aspirations are fulfilled. The strategies include: economically empowering Orphaned and vulnerable Children (OVCs) and their caregivers; improving their nutrition and food security; increasing their enrollment and retention in school; improving their access to psycho-social support; and providing a supportive mechanism for the protection of (OVCs)