What drives our work
“To empower young people in Uganda—especially those facing disability and economic hardship—with education, skills, and opportunities that build resilient communities.”
Our Background
From a local youth group to a registered NGO
Luteete Youth Foundation Uganda (LYF-Uganda) began its operations in 2023 as an informal group and became registered in 2024. It was started by a group of five like-minded youth with experiences in different sectors to promote youth capacity development and create opportunities for children, youth and people with disabilities.
LYF-Uganda is involved in youth professionalism, youth development, capacity building, health, education, research, environment and climate change, women empowerment, and social and economic advancement. The organisation has three full-time volunteers who assist in the day-to-day running of its programmes.
It was incorporated in 2024 at the Registrar of Companies and later registered as an NGO under the 2012 NGO Statute — Registration No: INDR171956710NB.
Mission & Vision
Our vision, mission and objectives guide every activity we render to youth aged 12–27 — both in and out of school.
Where we are headed
“A Uganda where every young person has the tools, dignity, and support to shape a sustainable future for themselves and their nation.”
Areas of work
Our programmes span education, health, skills development, research and community empowerment.
Youth Professionalism
Youth Development
Capacity Building
Health & Wellbeing
Education
Research
Environment & Climate Change
Women Empowerment
Social & Economic Advancement
Our Journey
From Esuubi-Elidako to LYF-Uganda
The organisation began as a Next-hope initiative locally known as Esuubi-Elidako, recognised by local council leaders for its tireless efforts to uplift the welfare of youth. Its first emphasis was on zonal and sub-county based activities across the community.
Early programmes included early childhood education, advocating for children's rights, education sponsorship, smart agriculture, vocational training in hair dressing & cosmetology, welding & fabrication, brick laying, poultry keeping, games and sports, piggery, apiary, carpentry and joinery for local youth.
Due to the growing desire to assist youth in other divisions, sub-divisions, counties and districts, LYF-Uganda was registered as an NGO in 2025 — coupled with a need to secure external donor assistance and expand our activities reach.
Early Community Activities
- Early childhood education
- Advocating for children's rights
- Children education sponsorship
- Smart agriculture
- Hair dressing & cosmetology training
- Welding & fabrication
- Brick laying & construction
- Poultry keeping, piggery & apiary
- Games and sports
- Carpentry and joinery
Long-Term Goal
Contributing to national youth & vulnerable children policy
To contribute to the national orphans, youth and other vulnerable children strategic plan — achieving a comprehensive National Program Plan of Interventions (NPPI) and National Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children's Policy (NOP) that results in sustainable reduction in HIV/AIDS among young people, improved access to OVC care and support services, life planning skills and vocational education for job creation among out-of-school youth, and organised youth engagement in climate change and smart agriculture within communities.
Principal objectives
The principal objectives of LYF-Uganda are organised around six pillars of community impact.
Basic Needs & Community Empowerment
- Reach out to the needy and poor by providing basic needs such as food, clothes, education, medical care and shelter.
- Empower youth through income-generating projects in social-cultural, developmental and environmental fields, peace and conflict resolution, and community development activities.
- Improve the social economic welfare of youth through education for disadvantaged children, vocational skills training, adult education and income generating activities through savings and credit.
Children's Rights & Education
- Promote and fight for children's rights by working with organisations that love and support children in advocating for their rights.
- Provide education opportunities to orphans, needy children, destitute children and children from financially unstable families through full and half bursaries.
- Establish children's homes where every child without parents can access services like other children with parents.
Disability Inclusion
- Advocate on behalf of people with disability, particularly where their rights have been infringed.
- Develop education programmes and support services for people with disability to ensure equality of opportunity within the community.
- Promote proper representation of children, youth and people with disabilities on bodies that make decisions affecting their lives.
- Organise social rehabilitation services and camps for people who have recently become disabled due to spinal cord injury, brain injury or other illnesses.
Health & Psychosocial Support
- Sensitize and educate communities on programmes aimed at reducing infections and general impacts of HIV/AIDS.
- Provide psychosocial support to youth in conflict situations and vulnerable children.
- Address health problems among youth with emphasis on adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH).
Youth Skills & Self-Reliance
- Provide capacity and relevant vocational skills training for youth self-reliance.
- Deliver information to youth through training of trainers, IEC publications, peer counselor training, and counseling and guidance.
Environment & Climate Action
- Engage youth in environmental protection activities such as tree planting, proper garbage disposal, agro forestry and sustainable agriculture.
- Organise and empower youth to take climate change and smart agriculture seriously within communities.
Where we are & who we serve
Headquarters
Gayaza Road, Luteete-Kelezia Zone B, Masooli Ward Parish, Kasangati Town Council Sub County, Wakiso District, Uganda
Areas of Operation
Wakiso District, Kayunga District and surrounding communities
Target Group
Youth aged 12–27 years — both in school and out of school, including children and people with disabilities
Legal Status
NGO registered under the 2012 NGO Statute — Reg. No: INDR171956710NB
Current projects
Explore some of the programmes we are running right now across our communities.
Education
Inclusive Education Support
Providing learning materials and accessibility support for children with disabilities.
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Economic Empowerment
Youth Entrepreneurship Hub
Mentorship and seed support for young entrepreneurs building local businesses.
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Health
Community Health Outreach
Mobile health camps and health education sessions for rural communities.
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