Uganda’s constitution mandates all citizens to actively participate in the governance and development of their country at all levels. Whereas young Ugandans are the majority of the population, their participation in the formal decision structures at both local and national levels is very limited. They face marginalization arising from a lack of equal opportunities for capacity development, and limited platforms to participate and influence policies, and many are unaware that it is their civic duty to participate in decision-making processes for nation-building. Consequently, their voices are barely heard and public services don’t respond to their specific needs. We will therefore focus on developing youth capacities in evidence-based advocacy and transformational leadership and provide platforms for the youth to participate in decision-making processes and constructively dialogue with government duty bearers for pro-youth policies.  

Strategies:

1. Run SLOGBAA fellowship to strengthen youth advocates’ capacity for evidence-based advocacy and policy influence.
2. Promote digital engagement through YGB in advocacy spaces to facilitate consultations with young people to draw priorities and recommendations for pro-youth public policies at local levels.
3. Develop and disseminate evidence-based advocacy products
4. Establish and maintain attractive and accessible youth green civic spaces.
5. Provide platforms for young people to dialogue with government duty-bearers to shape pro-youth public policies.
6. Strengthen our ability to coordinate and sustain targeted advocacy initiatives for advancing youth well-being across all levels.