In Uganda, the government attempted to tackle the unemployment problem. The 2012-13 budget allocated $10m to the Youth Venture Capital Fund to supply young people with start-up capital. The state also entered into partnerships with private c ompanies to help train young people to set up businesses. But the question remains,  How many of Youth out there know about this programme ? or is there any youth on this platform who has benefited from this scheme ?   SOURCE :UNEMPLOYED YOUTH OF UGANDA FACEBOOK  When Steven Kizito, 33, went to the bank to secure a loan last year, through the Youth Venture Capital Fund, he was asked to present a birth certificate and security. While he was able to find a birth certificate, getting collateral was a tall order. Youth of Kirema village, Namutumba district fighting over money donated by President Museveni in 2010. Experts say the youth should be helped to start projects instead of being given...

We continue our journey to empower young people to strengthen their ability of their own potential to live productive lives. We were very privileged to be a part of this charcoal briquette making program through networking with youth fraternity for change, our great friends and partners in development. Five members were selected from our organization to benefit from the knowledge and be able to pass on the knowledge to yerp and he yerp community as a whole. God bless you all check out photos below, to see what we have been up to lately

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The loss of one or both parents has serious consequences for a child’s access to basic necessities such as shelter, food, clothing, health and education. Often orphans are the first to be denied education as extended families cannot afford  to educate all the children of the household. Many Orphans find they need to contribute financially to the household, in some cases driving them to the streets to work, beg or seek food. The physical needs of orphans, such as nutrition, education and health care, often appear to be the most urgent. But the emotional needs of traumatised children who have lost a parent should not be forgotten. Many children already function as heads of households and as caregivers and need to be supported as part of the solution.

No influence is so powerful as that of the mother. - Sarah Josepha Hale