for poor people
a helping hand
RYISE
Rukungiri Youth Initiative for Skills and Empowerment (RYISE)
“Together, We RYISE.”
Empowering a skilled, united, and innovative generation of Rukungiri youth through skilling, mentorship, financial inclusion, and community leadership.
RYISE brings together all youth associations across the district to create a coordinated force for transformation.
RYISE
What We Do
RYISE unifies and empowers over 12,000 youth leaders and their initiatives across Rukungiri’s 16 sub counties through:
1
Skills development & employability programs
2
Financial inclusion through SACCOs & investment clubs
3
Leadership and civic engagement
4
Innovation, digital learning & resource centers
5
Mentorship, career guidance & youth empowerment
RYISE
Why RYISE Exists
Rukungiri’s youth represent energy, creativity, and potential.
But many face unemployment, low skills, limited finance access, and minimal decision-making power.
RYISE was formed to provide structure, coordination, and opportunities that unlock their potential.
• Strengthening youth associations at sub county and parish levels
• Leadership and governance capacity-building
• Annual Rukungiri Youth Summit
1. Youth Coordination & Leadership
• RYISE Skilling Centers (Agriculture, ICT, tailoring, carpentry, mechanics, etc.)
• Linkages to Emyooga, PDM, and YLP
• Apprenticeships and hands-on training
2. Skills Development & Employment
• Establishment of RYISE SACCO & investment clubs
• Financial literacy and entrepreneurial training
• Cooperative governance programs
3. Youth Financial Inclusion
• Digital literacy & ICT access
• Mentorship and business incubation
• Workshops, training sessions & innovation challenges
• Internet hub + information access point
4. Youth Resource & Innovation Center
• Youth participation in district planning & budgeting
• Policy advocacy for youth employment and education
• Partnerships with NGOs and government institutions
5. Civic Engagement & Advocacy
• In-school career guidance programs
• Leadership and life-skills camps
• Mentorship networks connecting youth to professionals
• Collaboration with District Education Department & NGOs
6. Career Guidance, Mentorship & Leadership Development
RYISE
Our Impact Vision
- A united youth movement across all 16 subcounties
- District-wide skilling and innovation hubs
- Youth financial empowerment through SACCOs
- Strong participation in governance and development
- A generation equipped for modern economic opportunities