ABOUT CREATIVE YOUTH AGENCY
Creative Youth Agency (CYA) was founded in December 2018 and is legally registered Non Governmental Organisation with the National Bureau for Non- Governmental Organisations in Uganda under registration number 4084.
It is committed to serving the most vulnerable populations of society particularly Adolescent Girls, Young Women, Children and Youths including people living with disabilities, urban refugees and those in the humanitarian settings.
CYAworks in the thematic areas of Economic Empowerment, Education and Schooling, Livelihood, Health, Gender Equity and Environment.
The Creative Youth Agency (CYA) stands at the forefront of youth advocacy, functioning as a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people and unlocking their full potential. CYA is committed to establishing satellite offices across Uganda’s peri-urban and rural areas to enhance its outreach and impact.
Our primary objective is to confront and mitigate the root causes of youth vulnerability—including poverty, inequality, unemployment, HIV/AIDS, gender-based violence, domestic violence, and child abusethrough tailored programs and active community engagement.
CYA works closely with historically marginalized communities, serving either as a partner in government initiatives or by directly engaging with target populations. These groups encompass:
- Street-involved youth
- Young people from underprivileged backgrounds
- Jobless youth
- Young women
- Young individuals with disabilities
- Orphaned youth responsible for household management
- At-risk youth impacted by HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases
- Young individuals residing in rural communities
With a vision anchored in equity, inclusivity, and sustainability, CYA is unwavering in its commitment to fostering youth development throughout Uganda.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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To improve entrepreneurial skills and business performance for profitable and competitive business initiatives among vulnerablepopulations.
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To promote human capital development for improved productivity and productions.🧑🏾🤝🧑🏽
To improve the quality of life among youth in sexual and reproductive health.
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To advocate for human rights among children,youth and women.
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To promote sustainable environmental conditions.
OUR PROGRAMS
1.Youth Entrepreneurship and Development Programs
Key elements under this program include thollowing activities:
- Youth entrepreneurial skills education workshop
- Schools Youth Entrepreneurial workshops
- Youth Small Business Monitoring program
- Youth SMME incubation program
- Youth SMMEs Exhibitions
- Youth Entrepreneurs publication
- After school support programs
2.Youth Skills Development and Career Preparedness
Key elements in this program include the following activities:
- Careers Expos and Career Guidance Awareness activities
- Career/ Professional Development activities
- Skills Development/Training workshops
3.Young Women Development and Empowerment Programs
Key elements in this program include the following activities
- Young Mothers Development and Empowerment Initiatives
- Young Women Future Leaders Development Initiatives
- Income generating Initiatives for young women
4.Life Planning and Social Skills Development
Key elements in this program include the following activities
- Mind mobilization and personal change management
- Life planning and social personal development
- Positive lifestyle awareness and debating forum
- HIV/AIDS education and awareness
- Teenage pregnancy awareness and advocacy
- Youth community work program
YOUTH SEGMENTATION
Youth Segmentation
An attempt to profile this social group Creative Youth Agency has categorized its various youth target groups as follows;School Going Young People (both in high school and tertiary institutions)
They present needs such as information in general, life challenges, need for resources to pursue further education, need to understand employment trends or economic opportunities post schooling life.Young People living on the streets
Forced out of their families by whatever conditions, they have opted to live and work on the streets. They are subjected to harassment, brutality and sub-human conditions.Young Women
Young people who are at risk because of their gender in violent patriarchal society. These young women are subjected to rape, sexual abuse, violence and harassment, unplanned teenage pregnancy. Young women experience unemployment more frequently than their counterparts and tend to have fewer occupational/entrepreneurial opportunities. These issues are impediment to social development if not attended to.Young People Heading Households and Youth with HIV/AIDS;
In most cases, these are men and women are orphans as a result of HIV & AIDS related diseases and other social problems that find them taking care of their siblings. Some are looking after family members, mainly parents living with HIV & AIDS.Unemployed Youth;
These are categorized into two;Unemployed graduates. Young people who have acquired a specialized skill but are unable to access employment.
Young people that have not completed their education to the level initially planned. These are likely not to be employed or involved in any income generating activity in their lives if no intervention is made.Youth trapped in Drugs & Alcohol;
At times, being victims of specific circumstances and realities over which they have no or little control, these young men and women are found trapped in drugs and alcohol abuse vicious cycle.
Rural Youth
Youth in Rural Areas are more disadvantaged than those in urban setting. They have less access to services and facilities and opportunities for employment are far less than in urban areas. Dropping out of school to join the army of unemployment is not uncommon in this group.Contact Us Form
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