EntrepreneurYOUTH in Uganda EntrepreneurYOUTH project developed by 20 African and European organizations aims to set up a social entrepreneurship network of African and African Diaspora youth organizations in Europe. Under the conceptual framework of networking African and African Diaspora organisations together, the project directly links migration and development.
Under the EntrepreneurYOUTH project, an International Youth Forum on Entrepreneurship was held in Kampala from 4 th — 11 th March The week long International Youth Forum was organized by Assist Community Initiatives Finance ACI-F in Uganda and gathered representatives of youth organizations from across Africa and Europe. The event was designed to recognize the impact, opportunities and challenges of young people in Africa and the African diaspora in Europe and how they can turn these social challenges to opportunities.
The theme emphasized the importance of youth inclusion to encourage all stakeholders to elevate the participation of young people to the level where they too could contribute meaningfully in creating stability and driving sustainable development in their different societies.
Among the participants included social entrepreneurs who shared vast experience in the different workshops throughout the week. Participants showcased innovative and scalable solutions to youth issues relating to employment focus on social entrepreneurship as a recognized opportunity for social change.
The event was organized with activities focusing on three areas; empowerment, experience and engagement. Youth participants were empowered through debates and open dialogue which enhanced their voice as key players in decision making. Example social projects in Uganda Participant organisations from Uganda are supporting innovative and sustainable social projects to improve the lives of young people in disadvantaged communities.
