06/09/2023
Warning!! "For only the purists"
Youth unemployment continues to be a pressing issue in Uganda, particularly among secondary school
graduates. The lack of job opportunities not only affects individuals but also poses challenges to the
overall social, economic and environmental development of society. 85% of Uganda’s population is youth
and 70% of these are unemployed; fortunately the government is doing all it can to eradicate poverty
though its training programs initiated to fight unemployment and mindset change.
However, the youth who get the chance to be trained are not given full and relevant knowledge to
compete in the current times, which makes them irrelevant in the social-economic development of the
country and since the youth cover the biggest population in Uganda, their impact is just as big as their
numbers, meaning if we are to achieve the UN SDGs by 2030, we ought to engage the youth every
sustainable development sector to utilize their potential and use them as change agents in their spaces.
These young individuals possess extensive networks, a willingness to take risks, and strong ties to their
communities. By providing them with comprehensive training in sustainable skills, we empower them to
contribute effectively to the sector and enhance their employability.
These sustainable skills include the following;
“Bag making, shoe making, making reusable sanitary pads graphics design, web designing,
Plastic recycling into pavers, Car tyre furniture recycling, Urban Farming, Making Organic
Fertilizer from rabbit urine, Smart Rabbit cages setup, Making briquettes, Entrepreneurship & small business management,
Agribusiness management, emotional intelligence and Young Leaders empowerment trainings”
Since the youth cover the biggest population in Uganda, their impact is just as big as their numbers, This
strategic approach provides a viable pathway for employment and income generation, unlocking the
potential of youth to drive transformative change within the social, economic and environmental
development in Uganda and beyond.
