Youth Empowerment
Building the capacity of young people through life skills, leadership, employability readiness and meaningful participation in community development activities.
1. What is the programme?
YCBN’s Youth Empowerment programme strengthens the personal, social and professional skills of young people so they can participate confidently in their communities and pursue their own development goals.
2. What problem does it address?
Young people in Uganda face high unemployment, limited skills development opportunities and weak access to institutions that can help them build sustainable livelihoods.
3. Who does it serve?
Young people, including out-of-school youth and school-going adolescents, across the communities where YCBN operates.
4. Where does it operate?
Uganda, with activities anchored in Wakiso District and surrounding areas.
5. What does YCBN do?
Planned and emerging activities include: life skills training, leadership development, youth dialogues, career guidance and engagement with stakeholders on youth employment.
6. How can someone participate?
Contact us to learn about current digital skills activities.
Contact YCBN7. How can someone volunteer?
See the Volunteer page to register interest.
8. How can someone partner or support?
Use the Partnerships page to discuss collaboration.
9. What evidence of activity is available?
YCBN has hosted youth-focused engagement sessions, including the “Beyond Donor Funding” session in 2026. Verified project data will be published as it becomes available.