In response to the ongoing challenges faced by internally displaced people in Katunguru Camp, Kanaara Sub-County, YAWE Foundation conducted a life-changing medical outreach on January 31, 2025. The camp, home
From November 7th to 11th, 2024, Fort Portal City became a hub of action and collaboration as it joined the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. This year’s theme, “UNiTE to End
From November 28 to December 2, 2024, the 12th Youth Conference brought together 100 young people living with HIV for a powerful and transformative experience. Organized by the YAWE Foundation
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.
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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.
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From November 28 to December 2, 2024, the 12th Youth Conference brought together 100 young people living with HIV for a powerful and transformative experience. Organized by the YAWE Foundation and supported by key partners, including the Deutsche AIDS-Stiftung, this event served as a crucial step in the global mission to end HIV and AIDS…
In August 2024, Fort Portal City commemorated World Breastfeeding Month by engaging diverse community members in a series of five Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Conducted under the theme “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”, these discussions aimed to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding breastfeeding among women of reproductive age (WRA), adolescents, men,…
Introduction Under the Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) Project, CARE International in Uganda, in partnership with YAWE Foundation, has taken significant steps to address malnutrition in the Tooro region. By focusing on community-driven change, the project aims to improve food security and nutritional practices in a region that, despite being…
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:
