Building a Brighter Future: Uganda’s Youth Take Action
28 May, 2024 SDGs, Updates

Highlighting the UN Uganda Bulletin

Step Up Youth Initiative, a Ugandan youth-led organization dedicated to empowering young people to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is proud to highlight the incredible work showcased in the latest UN Uganda Bulletin (March-May 2024).

This bulletin features inspiring stories of Ugandans tackling critical challenges and building a more sustainable future. As a member of the Uganda Youth Coalition for SDGs, SUYI is particularly excited about the focus on several areas that align with our core mission:

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Combating Malnutrition

The success story of Rubaba Village, highlighted in the article "Empowering Refugee Communities Through Proactive Nutrition Initiatives," demonstrates the power of community-driven solutions to fight malnutrition. SUYI applauds the efforts of Village Health Teams (VHTs) and UNICEF in providing crucial training and resources for this initiative

Promoting Environmental Sustainability

We are particularly impressed by Hellen Munyasa’s innovative approach to plastic waste management, as described in the article “Transforming Plastic into High Quality Sewing Threads.” Her company, Helton Traders, exemplifies the potential of youth-led entrepreneurship to address environmental concerns.

Building Self-Reliance

The “Building Self-Reliance Model” presented in the bulletin offers a promising approach to empower refugees and host communities. Step Up Yout Initiative is committed to supporting initiatives that promote income generation and long-term self-sufficiency for all Ugandans

Beyond the Bulletin

Step Up Youth Initiative is actively engaged in a number of initiatives that contribute to these crucial areas

We provide workshops and training programs to equip young people with the skills and knowledge to become effective changemakers in their communities.

Step UP Youth Initiative is committed to partnering with the UN and its agencies to advance the SDGs in Uganda.

We work closely with government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to create a supportive ecosystem for youth-led solutions.

We invite you to join us in building a brighter future. Together, we can make a difference!