‘With over 60% of Africa’s population being below 25 years old, and 70% below 35 years; Africa is ranked as the world’s youngest continent, with a median age of 19.8 years old as of 2020’. UN’s Demographic Projections. 

Uganda as most of the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa is characterized by an active, enthusiastic and energetic youth-filled, population full of potentials and desire to positively contribute and meaningfully engage in the socioeconomic and political growth of their countries, and continent. Despite the continuous support by the government to promote youth empowerment and meaningful participation through the establishment of youth initiatives and programs; we still feel left behind, our voices marginalized and our contributions futile. We are young, energetic and innovative; our voices matter and our actions count; we must meaningful engage and participate in the decision making processes that affect our lives and communities by doing more; challenging ourselves to do better and be better, for ourselves, our future and our communities.

Uganda is precious to me, to you and to every other young person and beyond. It is time we join in the fight, together with our peers, communities, key actors, decision makers, our government to end hunger, youth unemployment, gender inequality and climate change because these issues play a key role in our health and wellbeing that continuously affect our growth and development of our communities.

We must end the blame game and stand strong together.

We must collaborate,

We must volunteer,

We must co-create,

We must fight to END…

All forms of Violence and Inequalities and commit to;

• Promote Meaningful Youth Engagement and Participation,
• Good health and well-being,
• Peace and Sustainable Development.