Sustainable WASH for All info@ycbn.org
Established 2025

About YCBN

A youth-led development organization addressing critical gaps in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and youth-driven innovation in Uganda.

Who We Are

Youth Capacity Building Network (YCBN) is a youth-led development organization established in 2025 to address critical gaps in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and youth-driven innovation in Uganda.

We integrate sustainable infrastructure development with digital skills training and entrepreneurship support to create resilient communities and economically empowered youth. Our focus is on underserved rural and peri-urban communities, with a strategic emphasis on schools and vulnerable populations.

WASH Excellence

Delivering sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure for underserved communities.

Youth Innovation

Equipping young people with digital skills and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Community water project
Youth training
School sanitation
Innovation hub

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

A Uganda where every community has access to safe water, dignified sanitation, resilient infrastructure, and youth-driven innovations that accelerate sustainable development.

Our Mission

To improve quality of life by delivering sustainable WASH infrastructure, strengthening educational environments, advancing hygiene and menstrual health systems, and equipping youth with emerging technologies to solve local challenges.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide every action we take and every community we serve.

Integrity & Transparency

Operating with honesty, accountability, and openness in all our dealings.

Community Ownership

Ensuring communities lead and sustain their own development initiatives.

Sustainability

Creating lasting solutions that endure beyond project timelines.

Innovation

Embracing creative, technology-driven approaches to solve challenges.

Inclusion & Equity

Ensuring no one is left behind, especially vulnerable populations.

Accountability

Taking responsibility for our actions and commitments to stakeholders.

Our Strategic Objectives

1

Sustainable WASH Infrastructure

Deliver sustainable, inclusive WASH infrastructure that guarantees safe water and dignified sanitation for underserved communities.

2

School Hygiene Systems

Institutionalize comprehensive school hygiene and menstrual health systems that improve health, dignity, and educational outcomes.

3

Youth Workforce Development

Build a highly skilled, innovation-driven youth workforce equipped for employment and entrepreneurship.

4

Technology-Driven Solutions

Catalyse scalable, youth-led technological solutions that transform local social and environmental challenges into sustainable opportunities.

Our Thematic Areas

We focus on two core pillars that drive sustainable community transformation.

Water, Sanitation
& Hygiene

Sustainable WASH interventions designed to improve public health outcomes, school attendance, and community resilience. Includes borehole drilling, gender-responsive sanitation facilities, school hygiene education, and menstrual hygiene management support.

Innovation, Technology
& Youth Empowerment

Digital transformation and skills training to equip young people with practical, market-relevant competencies. Includes AI fundamentals, coding, innovation hubs, hackathons, and startup incubation.

Our Growing Impact

Since our establishment in 2025

10+

A Youth-Led Organization

200+

Serving Young People & Communities

10+

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Focus

100+

Skills, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Recognizing Excellence

Honouring the experts and partners who share their knowledge and experience through our Continental Dialogues.

Certificate of Appreciation presented to Eng. Salam Mohammad, WASH Expert and Humanitarian Consultant from Palestine, Guest Speaker at the YCBN Continental Dialogue on 30th August 2026

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Certificate of Appreciation

YCBN Continental Dialogue: Recognizing Excellence

We extend our sincere gratitude to Eng. Salam Mohammad (WASH Expert & Humanitarian Consultant from Palestine) for joining us as our esteemed Guest Speaker for the YCBN Continental Dialogue.

Under the theme “Who Pays for WASH When Crisis Becomes Prolonged? Rethinking Global Humanitarian Financing for WASH Resilience and Recovery,” Eng. Salam shared invaluable insights and expertise toward building a more resilient and equitable WASH future.

Thank you for helping make our August 30, 2026 session a resounding success!

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Whether you're an individual, organization, or donor, your support can help us deliver sustainable WASH infrastructure and empower youth with life-changing skills.

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Ready to partner with us or want to learn more about our work? Reach out today.

Address

P.O Box 117751, Wakiso, Uganda

Email

info@ycbn.org

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