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Youth Initiatives for Youth Action (YIYA) Fdn.

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YIYA Foundation is a non partisan youth focused Non Governmental Organization in Uganda, whose mandate is to empower young people for socio-economic development

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We’re 3 weeks into our ICT classes, equipping youth with digital skills for self-reliance & sustainability. The future is tech and they’re getting ready to lead it! #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalSkills #ICTTraining #YIYAat15

We’re 3 weeks into our ICT classes, equipping youth with digital skills for self-reliance & sustainability.
The future is tech and they’re getting ready to lead it!
#YouthEmpowerment #DigitalSkills  #ICTTraining #YIYAat15
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When you empower a young person, you empower a generation. As we celebrate #YIYAat15, we look back at the faces, voices & actions that have shaped our story. We are celebrating 15 years of transforming lives & building hope for the future.

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We recently trained young people in the essential skills of goal setting, vision creation, & taking intentional steps toward success. Through our holistic training approach, participants learned how to define their dreams clearly, build actionable plans. #YIYAat15

We recently trained young people in the essential skills of goal setting, vision creation, & taking intentional steps toward success.
Through our holistic training approach, participants learned how to define their dreams clearly, build actionable plans.
#YIYAat15
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Through our ICT Skilling Program, we are empowering youth with digital tools that: -Enhance job readiness -Promote entrepreneurial thinking -Bridge the digital divide -Create sustainable livelihoods

Through our ICT Skilling Program, we are empowering youth with digital tools that:
-Enhance job readiness
-Promote entrepreneurial thinking
-Bridge the digital divide
-Create sustainable livelihoods
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It is not just about technology—it’s about unlocking self-reliance, innovation & economic sustainability. #YIYAat15 #ICT4Youth #DigitalSkills #YouthEmpowerment #Sustainability #TechForGood

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Today at our Friday soft skills session, we explored Self-Awareness & Personal Development—unpacking identity, emotional intelligence and doing a personal SWOT analysis because knowing ourselves makes us unstoppable! #SelfAwareness #personaldevelopment #YIYAat15

Today at our Friday soft skills session, we explored Self-Awareness & Personal Development—unpacking identity, emotional intelligence and doing a personal SWOT analysis because knowing ourselves makes us unstoppable! #SelfAwareness #personaldevelopment #YIYAat15
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Last Friday Youth Initiatives for Youth Action (YIYA) Fdn. , we explored Effective Communication Skills, from verbal & non-verbal cues to confidence, active listening & overcoming barriers. Real talk, role-plays & growth-filled moments! #YIYAat15 #CommunicationSkills #YouthEmpowerment #LeadershipMatters

Last Friday <a href="/yiyafoundation/">Youth Initiatives for Youth Action (YIYA) Fdn.</a> , we explored Effective Communication Skills, from verbal &amp; non-verbal cues to confidence, active listening &amp; overcoming barriers. Real talk, role-plays &amp; growth-filled moments! #YIYAat15 #CommunicationSkills #YouthEmpowerment #LeadershipMatters
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Ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day, listen to our Deputy Executive Director's powerful message on breaking the stigma, promoting dignity & ensuring access to menstrual health education for every girl & young woman. #MenstrualHygieneDay #EndPeriodStigma #YIYAat15

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Hear from our passionate YIYA Menstrual Hygiene Ambassador, Ms. Franscene Bianca Namusoke, as she advocates for a world where no girl is held back because of her period. #menstruationmatters #MenstrualHygieneDay #EndPeriodPoverty #YIYAat15

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Did you know that 1 in 10 girls in Africa misses school during their period due to lack of access to menstrual hygiene products & information? We believe that every one has a role to play. It's time to talk, educate & act. #MenstrualHygieneMatters #EndPeriodStigma #YIYAat15

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Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day! At Youth Initiatives for Youth Action (YIYA) Fdn., we believe every girl and woman deserves access to safe, hygienic, and dignified menstrual care. Let’s break the stigma. Let’s create change. #MHDay2025 #MenstrualHygieneDay #EndPeriodPoverty

Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day!
At <a href="/yiyafoundation/">Youth Initiatives for Youth Action (YIYA) Fdn.</a>, we believe every girl and woman deserves access to safe, hygienic, and dignified menstrual care.
Let’s break the stigma. Let’s create change.
#MHDay2025 #MenstrualHygieneDay  #EndPeriodPoverty
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In partnership with African Young Leaders Foundation and Ladies of Liberty Alliance (LOLA) Uganda, we held a training session to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day. We engaged young people in open, informative conversations about the menstrual cycle, best hygiene practices & bursted common myths surrounding menstruation.

In partnership with <a href="/AYLF_Foundation/">African Young Leaders Foundation</a> and <a href="/LOLAUG_4/">Ladies of Liberty Alliance (LOLA) Uganda</a>, we held a training session to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day.
We engaged young people in open, informative conversations about the menstrual cycle, best hygiene practices &amp; bursted common myths surrounding menstruation.
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As part of our holistic training program, today we explored critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, creativity and analysis—all essential tools for young leaders ready to challenge the norms and create real impact in their community. #YIYAat15 #YouthEmpowerment

As part of our holistic training program, today we explored critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, creativity and analysis—all essential tools for young leaders ready to challenge the norms and create real impact in their community. 
#YIYAat15 
#YouthEmpowerment
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Last Friday, our trainees learned the power of Time Management & Scheduling! They explored how to plan daily, stay focused and reach their goals. 💪 #YIYAFoundation #YouthSkills #TimeManagement #YouthEmpowerment #YIYAat15

Last Friday, our trainees learned the power of Time Management &amp; Scheduling!
They explored how to plan daily, stay focused and reach their goals. 💪
#YIYAFoundation #YouthSkills #TimeManagement #YouthEmpowerment
#YIYAat15
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For 15 years, We have stood as a beacon of hope, resilience & transformation; equipping youth with the knowledge, skills & voice to lead change in their communities. We celebrate every step taken, every life impacted & look ahead to a future where every young person thrives.

For 15 years, We have stood as a beacon of hope, resilience &amp; transformation; equipping youth with the knowledge, skills &amp; voice to lead change in their communities. We celebrate every step taken, every life impacted &amp; look ahead to a future where every young person thrives.
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We had the pleasure of hosting a team from the The Open University, our esteemed partners in the fight against human trafficking. Their visit aimed to track progress, engage & connect with other local partners working towards protecting everyone against human trafficking. #YIYAat15

We had the pleasure of hosting a team from the <a href="/OpenUniversity/">The Open University</a>, our esteemed partners in the fight against human trafficking.
Their visit aimed to track progress, engage &amp; connect with other local partners working towards protecting everyone against human trafficking.
#YIYAat15
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Today, on #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting everyone from exploitation through awareness, prevention and survivor support. Together, we can make freedom a reality. #EndHumanTrafficking #YIYAat15

Today, on #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting everyone from exploitation through awareness, prevention and survivor support.
 Together, we can make freedom a reality. 
#EndHumanTrafficking #YIYAat15