Youth Alive Uganda

Established on 1st July 1993, Youth Alive is a registered community based non – government organization (Reg. No. S. 5914 / 1263) that was started by youths, under the guidance of Sr. Dr. Miriam Duggan in Kamwokya – a Kampala suburb, which was severely affected by a diversity of social & health problems. The central idea of Youth Alive Uganda in the HIV/AIDS prevention programs is to focus on the challenges and pressures that young people face today and to empower those young people to make positive and educated decisions in order to live healthy lives. This is done by paying close attention to behavior patterns and outside influences through conducting Life skills development, behaviour change programs, training peer educators, providing counselling and Advocacy activities through other networks. This is sustained by encouraging beneficiaries to live exemplary life style and forming positive peer groups (Youth Alive Clubs) in schools and communities. Youth Alive Uganda also carries out activities aimed at stopping violence against women and girls in the community