Who we are?
The National Youth Councils is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament as an umbrella organization of all Youth in Uganda between the ages of 18-30 years and is mandated to organize, mobilize and engage Youth in development activities as well as protect them from any kind of manipulation.
The Council is the lead, National umbrella body charged with the organization, protection and unifying of the youth of this country to harness their potential through raising their national consciousness, creating awareness on their health, skills development and Labour productivity for sustainable and youth responsive development.
Our Team
We are a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for the youth.
Jacob Eyeru
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Chairperson
Nankya Esther
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Vice-Chairperson
Otto Wilson
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- General Secretary of three council
Kiconco Brenda
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Secretary for Female Affairs
Kanyesigye Mercy
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Secretary for Legal Affairs
Acio Pasquine
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Secretary of Student Affairs
Alumai Edward Eddins
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Secretary for External Affairs
Epitu Gady
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Secretary for Publicity
Ogwal Sam
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Secretary for Finance
Kidega Moses
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Secretary for Labour Affairs
Asiimire Mackline
- Title
- National Youth Council
- Role
- Secretary for Sports and Culture
Our
Objectives01
01
To organize the youth of Uganda in a unified body.
02
02
To engage the youth in activities that are of benefit to them and the nation.
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03
To protect the youth against any kind of manipulation.
Our
FunctionsTo Inspire and promote among youth a spirit of unity and national consciousness.
To provide a unified and integrated system through which the youth may communicate and coordinate their ideas and activities.
To establish channels through which economic and social services amenities may reach the youth in all areas of Uganda.
To encourage the youth to consolidate their role in national development in the economic, social, cultural and educational fields.
To initiate and encourage the formation of youth organizations and to facilitate communication among them.
To promote relations between youth organizations in Uganda and international youth organizations and other bodies with similar objects or interests; and
To do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objects of the council under this statute.
Youth
representation
to the legislature
The youth are represented in the parliament of Uganda by 5 youth MPs who are elected on a regional basis. The youth are also represented in each district, & sub-county local council by 2 youth, a male and a female.
Rights of
the
YouthThe youth of Uganda have
rights to:
Be represented in relevant decision-making structures and bodies at all levels.
Both formal and informal education.
Recreation and leisure.
Stable family life and good care.
Employment.
Health and welfare.
Freedom of belief and culture.
National and international friendship and peace.
Priority
Program
Areas
Performance and progress will be
measured in substantive program areas as reflected in our strategic investment plan.
Reproductive health and HIV/AIDS.
Education, training, and development of youth structures.
Public relations communication.
Participation and advocacy.
Coordination, research, and development.
Democracy and governance.
Employment, Volunteering.