Sustainable WASH for All info@ycbn.org
Our Programmes

What We Do

We deliver sustainable WASH infrastructure and empower youth through technology and innovation, creating resilient communities across Uganda.

Our Thematic Areas

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

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Sustainable WASH interventions designed to improve public health outcomes, school attendance, and community resilience.

Key Interventions:

  • Drilling and rehabilitation of boreholes and community wells
  • Construction of gender-responsive and disability-inclusive sanitation facilities
  • School-based hygiene education programs
  • Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) support for vulnerable girls
  • Formation and training of community water management committees
Strategic Outcome:

Improved access to safe water and sanitation services for underserved communities and schools, contributing to enhanced health, dignity, and educational retention.

Innovation, Technology & Youth Empowerment

Digital transformation and skills training to equip young people with practical, market-relevant competencies.

Key Interventions:

  • Training youth in digital skills (AI fundamentals, coding, agritech, fintech)
  • Establishment of community innovation hubs
  • Organization of hackathons to address WASH and localized development challenges
  • Promotion of low-cost innovations such as solar-powered water systems
  • Incubation and mentorship support for youth-led start-ups
Strategic Outcome:

Youth equipped with employable digital competencies and empowered to design technology-driven solutions that respond to community needs.

Flagship Programme

YCBN Student Career & Leadership Academy

Discover your path. Build your skills. Lead your future.

Career Discovery

Career exploration, subject and course choices, education pathways, employability, entrepreneurship and digital careers.

Leadership Academy

Self-leadership, communication, public speaking, teamwork, decision-making, conflict management, ethics and student leadership.

Mentorship & Opportunities

Professional mentor sessions and career conversations, plus scholarships, competitions, internships, volunteering and youth programmes.

A full week of structured activity

Monday

Career Monday

Tuesday

Skills Tuesday

Wednesday

Leadership Challenge

Thursday

Mentor Thursday

Friday

Opportunity Friday

Saturday

Academy Live

Sunday

Reflection

Open to students aged 13–21

The Academy is delivered 80% online and 20% in person, so more students can take part while delivery costs stay low. Membership starts free, with paid tiers from UGX 10,000 per month, and students follow a clear journey from Discover, to Develop, to Lead — earning YCBN certificates and the Young Leader Award along the way.

Membership at a glance

  • Explorer Free
  • Academy Member UGX 10,000 / Month
  • Leadership Plus UGX 25,000 / Holiday
  • Career Direction Package UGX 25,000 / Holiday
  • Holiday Bootcamp UGX 25,000 / Holiday

Solid Waste Management

Empowering communities to manage waste sustainably, promoting a cleaner environment, healthier living, and economic opportunities through responsible waste practices.

Waste Segregation

Training communities on sorting organic, recyclable, and hazardous waste at source.

Recycling & Upcycling

Creating income-generating activities through recycling and upcycling initiatives.

Community Awareness

Campaigns and workshops to promote proper waste disposal and environmental stewardship.

Partner With Us

Join Us in Building Resilient Communities

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

Get In Touch

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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