Kindergarten & Primary School Uganda
Kindergarten & Primary School Uganda YOBAC operates a Kindergarten and Primary School in the Kyangwali refugee settlement, currently serving 700 children. Since its inception, YOBAC has been a strong advocate for refugee children’s right to quality education. The school emerged from YOBAC’s early efforts to support refugee children with school materials, particularly those unable to […]
Violence Against Children (VAC) Uganda
Violence Against Children (VAC) Uganda Violence against children is one of the most pressing human rights challenges in Uganda, particularly within refugee communities. YOBAC’s VAC program is one of the core human rights instruments established by the organization, aiming to safeguard children from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. Refugee children face heightened risks both during their […]
Vocational Skills & Entrepreneurship Uganda
Vocational Skills & Entrepreneurship Uganda YOBAC equips women and youth with skills in tailoring, soap-making, basket weaving, and small-scale agribusiness to create diverse income opportunities. Providing training in financial literacy and microenterprise development helps participants effectively manage savings and investments. Organizing savings groups and cooperatives promotes entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency, further strengthening community resilience.
Agriculture Uganda
Agriculture Uganda YOBAC supports young people and women in agriculture through training, capacity building, and financial support. The program emphasizes sustainable farming techniques such as organic manure production, crop rotation, vertical gardening, and water conservation to enhance food security. Additionally, YOBAC provides farming tools, organic fertilizers, and drought-resistant seeds while establishing community demonstration farms for […]
Community-Led Education & Resilience Building Uganda
Community-Led Education & Resilience Building Uganda YOBAC empowers women as community trainers to share knowledge and skills with fellow refugees. Through workshops on nutrition, financial management, and climate-smart agricultural practices, YOBAC enhances the skills and well-being of refugee populations. Mentorship and support are also offered to refugee youth, encouraging them to stay in school and […]
Kindergarten & Primary School DRC
Kindergarten & Primary School DRC YOBAC is mobilizing resources to support the opening of the YOBAC Kindergarten and Primary School in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country faces significant challenges in its education sector, including limited access, poor infrastructure, and the lingering impact of conflicts, despite the implementation of free primary education. While enrollment […]
Violence Against Children (VAC) DRC
Violence Against Children DRC YOBAC is expanding its VAC program, one of the core human rights instruments established by YOBAC in Uganda, to DRC. This initiative has helped transform children’s lives by advocating for their rights and protection. However, not every child gets to enjoy a full childhood. Many face exploitation, abuse, and the harsh […]
Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) DRC
Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) DRC Persistent fighting in the DRC has fueled a devastating humanitarian crisis, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the suffering. Reports of sexual and physical violence have alarmingly increased, with millions displaced and in urgent need of protection. Women and young girls face heightened risks, including forced marriages, […]
Agriculture DRC
Agriculture DRC YOBAC is working to support young people practicing agriculture through training, capacity building, and financial support. Recognizing agriculture as a key driver of economic self-sufficiency, YOBAC equips youth with sustainable farming techniques, access to quality seeds, and business knowledge to strengthen local food production and enhance livelihoods.