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  Locally registered youth‑led NGO operating in Uganda for over 25 years (formerly SPW).

  
  


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  Offices based in Kampala, Jinja, and Moroto, with programs running in about 24 districts.

  
  


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  Core mission: “Helping diverse young people to ensure equal access to decent work, public services and a dignified life”—all under the banner of Youth Power.

  
  

? Key Program Areas

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   Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

   
   
   
   
   
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     Green Jobs project equips youth for climate-resilient employment.

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH)

   
   
   
   
   
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     SHE SOARS supports out-of-school adolescent girls with SRH education, addressing barriers that contribute to high teen pregnancy rates.

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   Leadership & Civic Participation

   
   
   
   
   
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     Youth Think Tank trains young researchers to inform national policies.

     
     
   
   
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     Active in strengthening youth presence in governance, like the National Youth Working Group.

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   Career Readiness

   
   
   
   
   
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     Graduate Career Accelerator Program (GCAP), in partnership with African Leadership Academy, boosts employability among Mastercard Foundation alumni.

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   Climate Action & Education

   
   
   
   
   
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     Projects like Taking Climate Change to Schools aim to amplify youth voices in climate discourse and action.

     
     
   
   
   
   

? Impact & Reach

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  In 2019 alone, over 60,000 youths were engaged through training, SRH, leadership, and civic campaigns.

  
  


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  Operates across 24 districts with around 64 staff and numerous volunteers.

  
  


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  Contributed to national policy and development dialogues (e.g., Vision 2040), aligning with Uganda’s strategic direction.

  
  

? Governance & Leadership

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  The Board of Trustees includes Chair Joseph Munyangabo, Secretary Concepta Mutaka, Treasurer Samuel Kavuma, and members like Irene Ikomu—and alumni from ongoing projects.

  
  


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  Young alumni, such as Francis Arinaitwe, have advanced from volunteer youth researchers to board representation.

  
  

? Recent Initiatives & Opportunities

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  Active posts about planning the National Youth Working Group and reinforcing youth governance roles.

  
  


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  Ongoing consultancy opportunities for baseline surveys (e.g., in Karamoja) and trainers (e.g., organic manure production).

  
  

? How to Connect

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  Head office: Plot 194, Kigobe/Kyambogo Road, Ntinda, Kampala — PO BOX 599; contacts: +256 200 906 450, infouganda@restlessdevelopment.org.

  
  


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  Secondary office: Jinja, Plot 6 Acacia Road; tel. +256 332 276 185.

  
  


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  Online: Active on X, Instagram, Facebook as “Restless Development Uganda”.

  
  

? Summary

Restless Development Uganda empowers young people through leadership, research, livelihoods, health, and climate advocacy. It boasts a strong grassroots presence, active youth governance, and opportunities for professionals to engage. Interested in joining or collaborating with them? I can help you find current openings or detail specific programs.