Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment
YICE is a not for profit organization in Uganda with the main aim of implementing sustainable food systems for improved food security, nutrition, climate adaptation and economic resilience …
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YICE is a not for profit organization in Uganda with the main aim of implementing sustainable food systems for improved food security, nutrition, climate adaptation and economic resilience for displaced persons. We achieve this by building the capacity of displaced women and youth to sustainably achieve food security, improve their health, restore soils and water and become economically resilient. Our intervention brings together local community stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, the local government, and community members to participate in tailored practical trainings in regenerative farming and climate change awareness, followed up by ongoing direct support to establish traditional food gardens and fruit tree plantings to strengthen community's climate adaptation and resilience. We incorporate cross-cutting concepts such as market linkages, financial literacy, …
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YICE is a not for profit organization in Uganda with the main aim of implementing sustainable food systems for improved food security, nutrition, climate adaptation and economic resilience for displaced persons. We achieve this by building the capacity of displaced women and youth to sustainably achieve food security, improve their health, restore soils and water and become economically resilient. Our intervention brings together local community stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, the local government, and community members to participate in tailored practical trainings in regenerative farming and climate change awareness, followed up by ongoing direct support to establish traditional food gardens and fruit tree plantings to strengthen community's climate adaptation and resilience. We incorporate cross-cutting concepts such as market linkages, financial literacy, and gender awareness. The solution targets refugees, internally displaced persons and host communities across Uganda.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYouth Initiative for Community Empowerment is a registered environment nonprofit based in Kampala, South Western Uganda, Uganda. It is registered with the official charity registry of Uganda. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 environment charities in Uganda is 33/100.
Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment is located in Kampala, South Western Uganda, Uganda. Its registered address is NakivaleBase Camp, Isingiro district.
Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Uganda.
According to GiveRadar's records, Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment is a registered nonprofit in Uganda. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
YICE is a not for profit organization in Uganda with the main aim of implementing sustainable food systems for improved food security, nutrition, climate adaptation and economic resilience for displaced persons. We achieve this by building the capacity of displaced women and youth to sustainably achieve food security, improve their health, restore soils and water and become economically resilient. Our intervention brings together local community stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, the local government, and community members to participate in tailored practical trainings in regenerative farming and climate change awareness, followed up by ongoing direct support to establish traditional food gardens and fruit tree plantings to strengthen community's climate adaptation and resilience... Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment is classified as an environment organization registered in Uganda.
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Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment is registered in Uganda. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment is registered in Uganda. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment
- What is Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment?
- Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment is a environment nonprofit organization based in Kampala, Uganda. YICE is a not for profit organization in Uganda with the main aim of implementing sustainable food systems for improved food security, nutrition, climate adaptation and economic resilience for displaced persons. We achieve this by building the capacity of displaced women and youth to sustainably achieve food security, improve their health, restore soils and water and become economically resilient. Our intervention brings together local community stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, the local government, and community members to participate in tailored practical trainings in regenerative farming and climate change awareness, followed up by ongoing direct support to establish traditional food gardens and fruit tree plantings to strengthen community's climate adaptation and resilience. We incorporate cross-cutting concepts such as market linkages, financial literacy, and gender awareness. The solution targets refugees, internally displaced persons and host communities across Uganda.
- Where is Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment located?
- Headquartered in Kampala, South Western Uganda, Uganda.
- Is Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment trustworthy?
- Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Initiative for Community Empowerment's website?
- http://www.yiceug.org
- Are donations to Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment 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.