Reaching Out-of-School Youth and Most-At-Risk Persons Status: Completed Timeline: 2017 – 2018 Programme: HIV/AIDS & Malaria Awareness and Support Focus Area: Health and Well-being Districts: Lira Project Description: NOYU implemented this targeted HIV project working with out-of-school youth and most-at-risk persons in Lira District. NOYU's team led community dialogues to reduce stigma, ran sensitisation campaigns to raise awareness, and...
Gender Equality and Reproductive Health Transformation Status: Completed Timeline: 2015 – 2016 Programme: Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Focus Area: Health and Well-being Districts: Lira Project Description: NOYU implemented the Gender Roles, Equality, and Transformation (GREAT) Project, focusing on reproductive health, gender equality, and community transformation. NOYU's team conducted Voluntary Counselling and Testing...
Recovery and Resilience for Conflict-Affected Communities Status: Completed Timeline: 2015 – 2018 Programme: Integrated Livelihoods & Recovery Focus Area: Poverty Alleviation Districts: Lira, Otuke, Kole Project Description: NOYU led this major recovery project, working with war survivors in rural communities still healing from the Northern Uganda conflict. NOYU provided a comprehensive package of support including income-generating...
Integrated Nutrition, WASH, and Agriculture Status: Completed Timeline: 2014 – 2016 Programme: Integrated Livelihoods & Recovery; Community Health, Nutrition & WASH Focus Area: Poverty Alleviation; Health and Well-being Districts: Lira Project Description: NOYU implemented this integrated project, tackling health and livelihoods together by recognising their deep interconnection. NOYU formed school nutrition learning clubs,...
Building Resilience for a Sustainable Tomorrow Uganda's semi-arid regions, including the Lango and Bukedi cattle corridors, are on the front lines of the climate crisis. Unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and environmental degradation threaten livelihoods and food security. We equip communities with the knowledge and tools to adapt, ensuring a sustainable future for the next generation. Our Approach We believe local communities...
Creating Pathways to Economic Independence Poverty is a cycle, but it can be broken. We tackle economic hardship at its source by giving young people and their families the means to build stable, independent livelihoods. From vocational skills to business training, we open doors to income-generating opportunities that transform lives and uplift entire communities. Our Approach Our strategy moves beyond temporary relief. We invest in skills...
Empowering Through Skills and Lifelong Learning Education is the cornerstone of empowerment. For many vulnerable youth in Uganda, traditional schooling pathways are out of reach. We bridge this gap with targeted, non-formal skills development and training that opens up real-world opportunities. Our programmes turn potential into expertise, giving young people the qualifications and confidence to build a better future. Our Approach We focus on...
Nurturing Healthy Bodies and Resilient Minds A young person cannot flourish if their health and well-being are at risk. We address critical health challenges facing Uganda's youth, with a special focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights. By combining knowledge with economic empowerment, we help young people make informed, positive decisions about their bodies, their relationships, and their futures. Our Approach We create safe,...