Today's i-Upshift Youth Innovation Summit was a huge success! Congratulations to our winners who took home $5000 each group in prizes!

Thanks to our incredible speakers, panelists, attendees, and partners for making this event unforgettable!

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Amos says some of the challenges they face as youth refugees include;
Low wages, theft, bureaucracy in getting important documents such as national identity cards and unstable jobs.
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The Epitome of the Youth Summit were the awards to the successful youth innovation forms from both refugee settlements & host communities! Well done Wezesha Impact great strides in enabling the youth thrive to their potential 👌🏾 #localizationug #UPSHIFT

Congratulations to all the UPSHIFTERS👌🏾and thanks to Hon. Minister Hon Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi. for believing in the work of Wezesha Impact thanks to International Labour Organization , UNICEF Uganda ,Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda & Government of Uganda #LocalizationUg

Happening Now:

Youth showcasing some of their products as they share their ideas and prototypes with our dignitaries!

The #iUPSHIFTUG Youth Social Innovation Summit has brought together 50 Youth groups who are set to receive $5000

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“As UNICEF Uganda , we are all about skilling and International Labour Organization does the economic empowerment.”
Khushbakht Hojiev: Adolescent Programme Manager - UNICEF Uganda
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ILO Prospects Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Melissa Kyeyune Stephen OPIO

'I appreciate the efforts of Government of Uganda in ensuring a better future for young people by supporting these innovative programs. Their commitment to fostering youth innovation is paving the way for sustainable development and economic growth.' Khushbakht Hojiev: Adolescent Programme

The voices of the youths without edit matters! And now I share! No complicated language the youth simply explained how school drop out, teenage pregnancy & drug abuse is interrelated! #localizationUg

Uganda's youth demographic is vibrant, with most Ugandans being young. However, many are unemployed, and as a nation, we need to do more to support these individuals, as they have the ideas that will drive us forward.

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The top 50 youth groups from across all regions are to showcase their innovative business ventures at the Youth Summit, competing for the prestigious national award!
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“Whether you went to school or not, you can acquire skills that can help you make a change”
~Hon Hon Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi.

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The Chief Technical Advisor International Labour Organization @ Mr Opio Stephen emphasized; “ It gives International Labour Organization contentment that meaningful youth participation once well applied like Wezesha Impact has done, can unlock youth potential & lead to Econ prosperity for the youths”

Happening Now: Remarks from Hon Minister of state for Youths & Children Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Hon Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi. emphasized; Continued support of Government of Uganda to creating an enabling environment for the youths to thrive & development partners to continue doing such work like Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda.

“Whether you went to school or didn’t go to school,you can acquire lifetime skills that empower you and your peers.

Continue to push through boundaries and that will change your status quo”

Hon Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi. State minister for gender and social development in charge of

“The $5000 reward is just an award, but also It’s a vote of confidence to these young people, in their ability to impact a positive change.” Honorable minister Hon Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi.
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The Managing Director Wezesha Impact @jameskatumba emphasized; “ We believe that the young people have potential and it’s our role Wezesha Impact to unlock their potential and allow them thrive” #localizationug #UPSHIFT

“Young Innovators, your journey doesn’t end here with 5000 US Dollars. Continue to dream big, your ideas are what is going to drive this nation forward.” Balaam Barugahare

ILO Prospects Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Melissa Kyeyune Stephen OPIO

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Refugee leadership in always critical where the interventions focus their community! Joyeux Mugisho 🇨🇩🇺🇬🇨🇦 presence as the chair Refugee-Led Organization Network(RELON) is a great step.