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We are Youth Plus Policy Network (YPPN) also known as YOUTHPLUS.

We are a youth-led and focused, non-profit community development organization based in Wakiso district in Uganda.

We work to empower and connect youth so that they can be active in the communities where they live and work.

In order to achieve our mission, we create safe and brave spaces for young people to engage on issues that affect them at the community, national and global level. 

We empower them with knowledge, information and facilitate them to access productive resources and services to enable them achieve their full potential in life.

OUR STORY AND JOURNEY SO FAR…….

Founded in 2005, we are a pioneer policy and action centered youth organization in Uganda that has made a mark on youth work and aspirations of youth. Ours is a history of building capacities, mentoring and calling for collective action for the youth and by the youth.

Read more about OUR STORY and journey so far here

Our Work..

We work through four interlinked strategies including Knowledge Management , Engagement, Participation and Advocacy, Inspiring and Cultivating Leaders, and Catalysing Solutions.

We put our “Boots on Ground’, building capacity and promoting connections to vital resources like information, jobs, social services, finance and markets for the youth.

Read more about our Work here.

Our work is guided by the frameworks and conventions of the United Nations including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and as well as the policies and frameworks of the Government of Uganda including the National Development Plan (NDPIII) and Vision 2040.