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Youth Alive Uganda

Holistically empower youth 9 -30 years to be resilient and live fulfilling lives. We achieve this by implementing activities under 4 key strategic objectives. Objective I: Dignified and …

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Youth Alive Uganda

Holistically empower youth 9 -30 years to be resilient and live fulfilling lives. We achieve this by implementing activities under 4 key strategic objectives. Objective I: Dignified and gainful employment opportunities for out of school youth 15-30 years. Capacity building of youth in: - Vocational skills and Work readiness and employability skills Linkages to profitable markets and market infrastructures. Linkages and access to youth friendly financial services Linkages to job/employment opportunities Enterprise development support Objective II: Increased access to and utilization of government health and education services by youth. Gap analysis on policy implementation Capacity development of service providers to provide youth friendly services and youth to demand for services Focused community advocacy drives/campaigns on access and utilization of local …

Founded
Headquarters
Kampala, National
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Holistically empower youth 9 -30 years to be resilient and live fulfilling lives. We achieve this by implementing activities under 4 key strategic objectives. Objective I: Dignified and gainful employment opportunities for out of school youth 15-30 years. Capacity building of youth in: - Vocational skills and Work readiness and employability skills Linkages to profitable markets and market infrastructures. Linkages and access to youth friendly financial services Linkages to job/employment opportunities Enterprise development support Objective II: Increased access to and utilization of government health and education services by youth. Gap analysis on policy implementation Capacity development of service providers to provide youth friendly services and youth to demand for services Focused community advocacy drives/campaigns on access and utilization of local government services Ensuring safety of children and youth in their community and learning environments Parent child relationship strengthening in homes and communities Objective III: A recognized center of excellence in holistic youth empowerment. Establish and strengthen a training department Build strategic partnerships and networks Resource mobilization by expanding YA portfolio Documentation and information sharing of tested best practices in youth work and programming Objective IV: Improved Sexual and reproductive health of youth. Facilitate access to youth friendly SRHR information and services Provision of psychosocial support and linkages to health services Promoting conducive and safe learning environments in schools Facilitate enrolment and retention of HIV positive children, youth and their caregivers into HIV care and having their Viral Load suppressed Facilitate attitude and norms change at personal and community level that improve uptake of health services

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (1)
Uganda

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Uganda
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 37

Red flags

· All clear
Charity registration status
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Youth Alive Uganda is a registered human services nonprofit based in Kampala, National, Uganda. It is registered with the official charity registry of Uganda. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Youth Alive Uganda has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Uganda is 36/100.

Youth Alive Uganda is located in Kampala, National, Uganda. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is Old Kira Road, Kamwokya.

Youth Alive Uganda is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Uganda.

Youth Alive Uganda has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Holistically empower youth 9 -30 years to be resilient and live fulfilling lives. We achieve this by implementing activities under 4 key strategic objectives. Objective I: Dignified and gainful employment opportunities for out of school youth 15-30 years. Capacity building of youth in: - Vocational skills and Work readiness and employability skills Linkages to profitable markets and market infrastructures. Linkages and access to youth friendly financial services Linkages to job/employment opportunities Enterprise development support Objective II: Increased access to and utilization of government health and education services by youth. Gap analysis on policy implementation Capacity development of service providers to provide youth friendly services and youth to demand for services... Youth Alive Uganda is classified as a human services organization registered in Uganda. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among human services charities registered in Uganda: Youth Alive Uganda's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

EALA's Namara, seven others to wrestle Tinkansimire in Buyaga - Nilepost News
Jul 2024
nilepost.co.ug
Mpuga: Island where men use polythene bags as condoms - Daily Monitor
Jul 2024
www.monitor.co.ug
Karamojong attacks affecting NGO activities in Agago - The Independent Uganda
Apr 2023
www.independent.co.ug
Football mourns Joseph Kanaaba - Daily Monitor
Jul 2022
www.monitor.co.ug
Stop lamenting and help youth get jobs, NGOs told - Daily Monitor
Jan 2021
www.monitor.co.ug
Keeping rural children in school - Daily Monitor
Jan 2021
www.monitor.co.ug
15,000 Youths to Benefit from US$ 19M Project - ugandaradionetwork.net
Nov 2020
ugandaradionetwork.net
Hens gave me the job I yearned for - Daily Monitor
Jul 2020
www.monitor.co.ug
15,000 Youths to Benefit from US$ 19M Project - Uganda Radionetwork
Jun 2019
ugandaradionetwork.net
Uganda – Salesian Missions donors provide funding for medical and nutritional support for youth living with HIV/AIDS - A
Oct 2018
www.infoans.org

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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Wikidata structured data
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GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Youth Alive Uganda

What is Youth Alive Uganda?
Youth Alive Uganda is a human services nonprofit organization based in Kampala, Uganda. Holistically empower youth 9 -30 years to be resilient and live fulfilling lives. We achieve this by implementing activities under 4 key strategic objectives. Objective I: Dignified and gainful employment opportunities for out of school youth 15-30 years. Capacity building of youth in: - Vocational skills and Work readiness and employability skills Linkages to profitable markets and market infrastructures. Linkages and access to youth friendly financial services Linkages to job/employment opportunities Enterprise development support Objective II: Increased access to and utilization of government health and education services by youth. Gap analysis on policy implementation Capacity development of service providers to provide youth friendly services and youth to demand for services Focused community advocacy drives/campaigns on access and utilization of local government services Ensuring safety of children and youth in their community and learning environments Parent child relationship strengthening in homes and communities Objective III: A recognized center of excellence in holistic youth empowerment. Establish and strengthen a training department Build strategic partnerships and networks Resource mobilization by expanding YA portfolio Documentation and information sharing of tested best practices in youth work and programming Objective IV: Improved Sexual and reproductive health of youth. Facilitate access to youth friendly SRHR information and services Provision of psychosocial support and linkages to health services Promoting conducive and safe learning environments in schools Facilitate enrolment and retention of HIV positive children, youth and their caregivers into HIV care and having their Viral Load suppressed Facilitate attitude and norms change at personal and community level that improve uptake of health services
When was Youth Alive Uganda founded?
Youth Alive Uganda was founded in 1993.
Where is Youth Alive Uganda located?
Headquartered in Kampala, Uganda.
Is Youth Alive Uganda trustworthy?
Youth Alive Uganda has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Youth Alive Uganda's website?
http://www.youthaliveuganda.org
Are donations to Youth Alive Uganda tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Uganda under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.