Clothing and textile production are essential needs in every community. By mastering tailoring and knitting, individuals gain skills that allow them to earn an income, start small businesses, or secure
The beauty industry is fast-growing and constantly in demand. Whether in urban centers or local communities, skilled hairdressers and beauticians are always needed. Learning hairdressing gives trainees immediate access to
Whether it is applying for jobs, starting a small business, or furthering one's education, basic to advanced computer skills are essential. Many young people and community members have the drive
YAWE Foundation has hosted dozens of volunteers over the years. Come spend time with us and experience the ways YAWE Foundation impacts people's lives. Enjoy the beauty of the Fort Portal area as you work with with staff to improve the community.
Discover our ongoing projects and make a contribution that goes directly to improving the lives of people in Rwenzori region of Uganda. Choose to support the sector that is most meaningful to you. Whether it be food security, education or health initiatives .
YAWE Foundation’s core programs fall within the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations. However, our programs are focused on identifying the marginalized individuals and empowering them with skills, health, and economic opportunity. This means sponsoring Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) to attend school or teaching the youth transferable skills to generate their own income. In order to be successful, our programs are designed with key stakeholders at the beginning and always have a sustainability plan established.
Our blog is a hub for the latest news and updates on our day-to-day operations and programs, as well as those of our partners. We post weekly updates on the activities of YAWE Foundation and share stories of impact and success in the communities we serve. Stay tuned for inspiring content and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our work.
Clothing and textile production are essential needs in every community. By mastering tailoring and knitting, individuals gain skills that allow them to earn an income, start small businesses, or secure employment in the fashion and textile industry. Many of our trainees join with little to no prior experience. Our training program is structured to take…
The beauty industry is fast-growing and constantly in demand. Whether in urban centers or local communities, skilled hairdressers and beauticians are always needed. Learning hairdressing gives trainees immediate access to employment opportunities or the capability to launch their own salon businesses. Our program is designed for learners of all backgrounds, taking students step-by-step from foundational…
Whether it is applying for jobs, starting a small business, or furthering one’s education, basic to advanced computer skills are essential. Many young people and community members have the drive and potential to succeed but lack access to computers and structured training. Our computer classes are designed to bridge this gap by providing hands-on training,…
Through the help of community leaders and partner organizations, we are able to identify and assist individuals living in high risk environments. Once a relationship is established, that person can be enrolled into the different vocational activities. Also, we often identify people in need of support through our frequent health outreach programs. Additionally, we operate a safe space for the youth to come and seek appropriate services. We pride ourselves on availability as someone is always ready to respond to a need when the time comes.
At YAWE Foundation, we value feedback and take the time to listen to what people are saying about our work and the experiences of our beneficiaries. We make a concerted effort to read through comments, reviews, and suggestions to continuously improve and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Collaboration is key in our line of work, and we have been fortunate to partner with several organizations that share our mission and values, and together, we have been able to make a significant impact in our communities. See the list of implementing partners below:
