Key Program Areas

1. Youth Coordination & Leadership

• Strengthening youth associations at sub county and parish levels
• Leadership and governance capacity-building
• Annual Rukungiri Youth Summit

2. Skills Development & Employment

• RYISE Skilling Centers (Agriculture, ICT, tailoring, carpentry, mechanics, etc.)
• Linkages to Emyooga, PDM, and YLP
• Apprenticeships and hands-on training

3. Youth Financial Inclusion

• Establishment of RYISE SACCO & investment clubs
• Financial literacy and entrepreneurial training
• Cooperative governance programs

4. Youth Resource & Innovation Center

• Digital literacy & ICT access
• Mentorship and business incubation
• Workshops, training sessions & innovation challenges
• Internet hub + information access point

5. Civic Engagement & Advocacy

Civic Engagement & Advocacy • Youth participation in district planning & budgeting
• Policy advocacy for youth employment and education
• Partnerships with NGOs and government institutions

6. Career Guidance, Mentorship & Leadership Development

• In-school career guidance programs
• Leadership and life-skills camps
• Mentorship networks connecting youth to professionals
• Collaboration with District Education Department & NGOs