Uganda Unites is a national youth-led movement that connects youth from different religious and ethnic backgrounds to equip and inspire them with peacebuilding and leadership skills to become agents of change and make their communities better places to live. With more than 10 major conflicts and over half a million deaths since independence, we promote a culture of nonviolence and peace among our youth who make up 75% of our population. Uganda Unites is committed to developing future young, diverse leaders from grassroots communities to deliver our long-term vision of a peaceful country. We inspire them to start community development projects and initiate peace clubs in their schools, univ... read more Uganda Unites is a national youth-led movement that connects youth from different religious and ethnic backgrounds to equip and inspire them with peacebuilding and leadership skills to become agents of change and make their communities better places to live. With more than 10 major conflicts and over half a million deaths since independence, we promote a culture of nonviolence and peace among our youth who make up 75% of our population. Uganda Unites is committed to developing future young, diverse leaders from grassroots communities to deliver our long-term vision of a peaceful country. We inspire them to start community development projects and initiate peace clubs in their schools, universities and communities. We do this through School Relation Tours as well as a Future Leaders' Conferences that have engaged 9,696 youth to-date. A marker of our success is that 73% of the youth engaged have signed up as members of Uganda Unites and now champion our cause supporting the creation of a peaceful and cohesive country.
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By Maxwell Akandwanaho | Programs Associate
This year, several young, passionate individuals participated in the Platform Next Gen Oratory competition. One such participant, Dalton, captivated the audience with his fervent speech on human... Read the full report ›By Maxwell Akandwanaho | Programs Associate
International Youth Day is celebrated annually on August 12. It's a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of young people around the world. The day is an... Read the full report ›By Maxwell Akandwanaho | Programs Associate
Our recent volunteer hangout was more than just a fun-filled day. It was a vital opportunity to prioritize the mental health of our Uganda Unites volunteers, who dedicate countless hours to... Read the full report ›
