Category: Projects

Strengthening Institutions for Locally-Led Climate Response Status: Ongoing Timeline: 2024 – 2026 Programme: Climate Action & Adaptation Focus Area:Climate Change Adaptation Districts: Lango Cattle Corridor, Bukedi Cattle Corridor Project Description: NOYU leads this innovative project to strengthen government institutions responsible for climate change response at local and national levels. Working alongside our partners, NOYU promotes collaborative knowledge creation, empowering communities in …

Empowering Youth on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Economic Independence Status: Ongoing Timeline: 2022 – 2025 Programme: Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Focus Area: Health and Well-being Districts: Lira, Alebtong Project Description: NOYU implements the I DECIDE project to empower children, adolescents, and youth in Lira and Alebtong Districts to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Through …

Regional Advocacy for Malaria Control Status: Ongoing (Annual Event) Timeline: Since 2025 (Inaugural Edition) Programme: HIV/AIDS & Malaria Awareness and Support Focus Area: Health and Well-being Districts: Lango Sub-Region Project Description: In 2025, NOYU organised and coordinated the inaugural Lango Walk Against Malaria, a regional advocacy and awareness-raising event. NOYU mobilised community members, leaders, and health officials to draw attention to the …

Delivering the “Start and Improve Your Business” Curriculum Status: Ongoing Timeline: Since 2016 Programme: Entrepreneurship & Business Development Focus Area:Poverty Alleviation Districts: Lira, Alebtong, Kole, Otuke, Amolatar Project Description: Since 2016, NOYU has delivered the International Labour Organisation’s globally recognised “Start and Improve Your Business” (SIYB) curriculum to youth across all five districts of our operation. NOYU’s trainers have equipped over …

Equipping Vulnerable Youth with Employable Skills Status: Ongoing Timeline: Since 2018 Programme: Skills Development & Vocational Training Focus Area: Poverty Alleviation Districts: Lira, Alebtong, Kole Project Description: Since 2018, NOYU has powered this entirely self-funded initiative to equip the most vulnerable youth with marketable skills. NOYU targets child mothers, street children, and youth living with disabilities – those most often left behind. …

Community-Based Health Services for Vulnerable Populations Status: Ongoing Timeline: Continuous Programme: HIV/AIDS & Malaria Awareness and Support Focus Area: Health and Well-being Districts: Lira Project Description: NOYU leads this continuous outreach project, taking life-saving health services directly to the community. NOYU organises testing, counselling, and referral of those found positive for enrolment on antiretroviral therapy (ART). The project, coordinated by …

Supporting Vulnerable Children into Quality Primary Education Status: Ongoing Timeline: Continuous Programme: Access to Quality Primary Education Focus Area: Education Districts: Lira, Otuke Project Description: NOYU sustains this vital partnership to support vulnerable children aged 3–14 to access quality primary education. Working with trusted sister schools, NOYU ensures that even the most disadvantaged children receive the foundational knowledge and skills essential for …

Building Character and Confidence Through Sport Status: Ongoing Timeline: Continuous Programme: Youth Empowerment through Sports & Life Skills Focus Area:Education Districts: Lira, Alebtong, Kole, Otuke, Amolatar Project Description: NOYU runs this self-funded initiative, using structured sports activities as a powerful tool for youth engagement and development. Through NOYU’s coaches and community volunteers, children and youth learn teamwork, discipline, leadership, and …

Connecting Young Farmers to Commercial Markets Status: Completed Timeline: 2018 – 2019 Programme: Entrepreneurship & Business Development Focus Area: Poverty Alleviation Districts: Lira, Kole, Otuke Project Description: NOYU implemented this agricultural livelihoods project to train young farmers in Lira, Kole, and Otuke in the cultivation of oilseed crops—sunflower, soya, and simsim (sesame). NOYU’s trainers covered all aspects of farming, from garden preparation …