• TRANSFORMING YOUTH IN THE RWENZORI SUB-REGION FROM SKILLS TO SELF RELIANCE.

    Across the Rwenzori sub-region, young people are increasingly seeking practical skills and opportunities that can help them build sustainable livelihoods. Responding to this need, YAWE Vocational Training Centre continues to

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  • YAWE BRASS BAND

    Brass band is one of the YAWE foundations projects under psychosocial program towards fulfilling the mission and vision of YAWE it  was a team of teenage vulnerable youth in ART

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  • INDOOR GAMES

    One of YAWE Foundation's most innovative approaches has been encouraging girls living with HIV to participate in indoor games that are traditionally considered male-dominated. These girls participate in, Darts, Chess,

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YAWE Foundation has hosted dozens of volunteers over the years. Come spend time with us and experience the ways YAWE Foundation impacts people's lives. Enjoy the beauty of the Fort Portal area as you work with with staff to improve the community.

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Core Programs

YAWE Foundation’s core programs fall within the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations. However, our programs are focused on identifying the marginalized individuals and empowering them with skills, health, and economic opportunity. This means sponsoring Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) to attend school or teaching the youth transferable skills to generate their own income. In order to be successful, our programs are designed with key stakeholders at the beginning and always have a sustainability plan established. 

HEALTH CARE

  • HIV Prevention and Management
  • Sexual Reproductive health
  • Cervical Cancer screening
  • Antenatal and Maternity Services.
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VOCATIONAL SKILLING

  • Welding
  • Woodworking
  • Computer skilling
  • Community Radio .
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Sports and culture

  • Women Empowerment
  • Cultural group
  • Involvement in Sports
  • Care Givers Support.
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FOOD SECURITY

  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Kitchen Gardening
  • Nutrition Education
  • Food Aid to Vulnerable families.
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Latest News

Our blog is a hub for the latest news and updates on our day-to-day operations and programs, as well as those of our partners. We post weekly updates on the activities of YAWE Foundation and share stories of impact and success in the communities we serve. Stay tuned for inspiring content and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our work.

TRANSFORMING YOUTH IN THE RWENZORI SUB-REGION FROM SKILLS TO SELF RELIANCE.

TRANSFORMING YOUTH IN THE RWENZORI SUB-REGION FROM SKILLS TO SELF RELIANCE.

Across the Rwenzori sub-region, young people are increasingly seeking practical skills and opportunities that can help them build sustainable livelihoods. Responding to this need, YAWE Vocational Training Centre continues to provide young people with practical, market-oriented skills that prepare them for employment, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. The central focus of YAWE’s training approach is employability. The…

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YAWE BRASS BAND

YAWE BRASS BAND

Brass band is one of the YAWE foundations projects under psychosocial program towards fulfilling the mission and vision of YAWE it  was a team of teenage vulnerable youth in ART care to serve as a therapy and life skills to prepare them for adulthood the group started in 2011 who expressed interest in brass band…

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INDOOR GAMES

INDOOR GAMES

One of YAWE Foundation’s most innovative approaches has been encouraging girls living with HIV to participate in indoor games that are traditionally considered male-dominated. These girls participate in, Darts, Chess, Ludo, Draft and playing cards. In communities where the games are often associated with boys and men, creating opportunities for girls to play challenges gender…

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How We Work.

Through the help of community leaders and partner organizations, we are able to identify and assist individuals living in high risk environments. Once a relationship is established, that person can be enrolled into the different vocational activities. Also, we often identify people in need of support through our frequent health outreach programs. Additionally, we operate a safe space for the youth to come and seek appropriate services. We pride ourselves on availability as someone is always ready to respond to a need when the time comes. 

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What Our Beneficiaries say

At YAWE Foundation, we value feedback and take the time to listen to what people are saying about our work and the experiences of our beneficiaries. We make a concerted effort to read through comments, reviews, and suggestions to continuously improve and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Who We Work With

Collaboration is key in our line of work, and we have been fortunate to partner with several organizations that share our mission and values, and together, we have been able to make a significant impact in our communities. See the list of implementing partners below: