Youth Empowerment Trust Uganda (YETU) will conduct financial literacy classes, coaching & mentorship and give micro-loans to 100 youths whose livelihood has been adversely affected by Covid 19 pandemic in Luwero District, Central Uganda. This will help the youths to start income-generating activities and restore their livelihoods
The Covid 19 pandemicdevastated livelihoods, health and significantly impacted communities. The situation is notably worse for young people who, before the pandemic, faced several barriers to using SRH services, accessing markets, getting viable employments etc. The pandemic and its interventions are fraught with complicated consequences, specifically factors that have motivated and multiplied the abuse of and violence, unemployment, business collapse & limited access to finance.
YETU conducts financial literacy classes, gives micro-credit and coaches youth to start and grow micro-enterprises. With a stable and sustainable income, youth can meet their basic needs which include health care, food, education and housing. The youths are also empowered to actively participate in the economic activities of their communities.
The project will educate 100 youth about financial management, support them to develop and implement enterprising ideas and coach them to grow these enterprises. With a stable and sustainable source of income, youths will provide their basic needs, care for their babies and benefit the economy development of their communities.
