Humanity Horizons

HUMANITY HORIZON

At Humanity Horizons, we are dedicated to empowering youth to overcome barriers and contribute positively to their communities through our Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) in Uganda.

Vision

A future where young individuals are equipped with essential skills and resources to identify opportunities, foster creativity, and develop win-win solutions.

Mission

Empoweringyouthtoovercome barriersand contribute positivelytotheircommunities

Our Core values

People: Ending poverty, hunger and any form of human suffering where all gender are free to live in their full potential life in dignity and equality.

Planet: Ending degradation and managing all natural resources, natural disasters, famine and economic crisis while considering climate change in support of needs for today and future generation.

Peace: Ending all forms of human rights abuse, children rights abuse, women rights abuse while fostering peaceful, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence.

BACKGROUND

Uganda's population is approximately 50,411,529 (World Bank (2020) is expected to reach 104 million by 2060, with a high growth rate of around 3.32% per year, influenced by a high fertilityrate of 4.78 births per woman. 50.5% of the population arechildren aged 17 and under, with 41% of the population living below 1 USD per day.64% of youth aged 15-30 are unemployed and are idle, affecting around 10.6 million young people,limitingtheireconomicopportunities(WorldBank,2020).Despitefreeeducation,highpovertylevels persist, 32% mentalhealth issues affecting 16 million youth, high HIV/AIDSrates (66% girls), STIs, unsafe abortions,andhighmaternalmortalityand28%maternaldeathsamonggirlsaged15–24(WorldBank,2020; UNFPA, 2021). Poverty affects 41% of the population, with 50% surviving on less than $1 per day, a 25% education mismatch, and climate change reducing agricultural productivity by 30% impacting foodsecurity and livelihoods (UNICEF, 2021).

Theyouthpopulationisexpectedincreasefrom21milliontoapproximately29million.78%ofthepopulation isofschool-goingage, yetonly80%enterprimaryschool(UNICEF, 2021). Alarmingly,30%dropout, with girls disproportionately affected (Uganda Bureauof Statistics, 2022). Secondary school enrollmentstands at 55%, with dropout rates of 20% for boys and 25% for girls (Ministry of Education and Sports, 2022). University entrance is merely 10%, with a 50% dropout rate, particularly among females (National Council forHigherEducation,2023).Additionally,12%ofyouthbecometeenageparents(UgandaDemographicand Health Survey, 2021).

Key Program Components:

1. Sustainable Climate and Health Leadership Development This part helps youth learn about climate change, eco-business, and leadership. We have workshops and projects to teach eco-friendly practices and improve community health. The program includes disaster risk reduction, clean water, hygiene, and health education.

2. Sustainable Economic Empowerment and Digital Skills Advancement This part helps youth, women, and communities fight poverty and find jobs. We offer job training, small loans, tech skills, and farming innovation

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