AU-EU Youth Voices Lab
catalyzing a more inclusive and responsive society in which enhanced youth engagement, empowerment, and connection shape policies, partnerships, and decision-making processes.
Young Innovators Strengthen Climate-Resilient Farming in Amuria
In Amuria District in Eastern Uganda, a quiet transformation is taking root one seed at a time. Uganda faces a significant agricultural challenge – 87% of farmers lack access to recommended Quality Declared Seeds (QDS). This gap has contributed to low agricultural productivity and increased household food insecurity. According to UBOS (2018), limited access to …
YEABU & KIDDO’S STORY
In Sierra Leone, adolescent girls often face challenges shaped more by tradition than by their potential.
The Connect Project
The Challenge: According to the 2024 census, Uganda remains one of the world’s youngest nations, with 50.5% of its population aged 17 years and under, and a further 22.7% between the ages of 18–30. Despite their numbers, young people’s needs are often unmet, and they continue to face the consequences of poor governance, underrepresentation, and …