Duration and Area of Operation

Youth support group has existed since 2001. It was registered as an NGO on 21st June 2002. The organization has worked primarily in Mbarara, Isingiro, Ibanda and Kiruhura districts. It however has gone beyond these districts in Uganda according to the demands made by different youth groups and schools/institutions. It has ministered to youth in Misikhu in Bungoma – Kenya, Mabamba and Kigoma in Tanzania and Byumba in Rwanda.

Attraction

  • YSG has facilitated Behavior Change Programs with a spiritual component since 2001 to young people as peer education to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS among youth.
  • Many youth leaders have been trained in leadership and a good number has gone back to school.
  • Music skills have developed to the level of music composition and performance at the center and elsewhere. Concerts have been held several times for the general public and some members have made a music album. Youth come to Kakoba to learn music.
  • Youth leaders are receiving counselling training. Many young people visit the center in search of peer counselling.
  • Youth come for training in computer skills
  • Construction of the youth center at Kakoba is still in progress.

Constitution

Youth Support Group Organization has a constitution, which was compiled by the youth and completed by Muhimbura and co. Advocates, Baumann House, plot 7, Parliament Avenue, P. O Box 22971, Kampala.

Action Plan

This is the Youth Support Group Organization’s Action plan for the he next 5 years;

  • Continuing with offering BCP to youth in and out of school as peer education
  • Continuing to offer leadership training in life skills
  • Continuing to offer counselling training to youth at Kakoba Youth Centre
  • Completion of construction of the youth centre at Kakoba for skills training in music, computer, carpentry, agriculture, sewing and knitting.
  • Construction of the rural youth centre at Karuhisi Ruhindi in Mbarara district for agriculture, sewing, knitting and carpentry
  • Development agricultural enterprises on a six hectares of land at Karuhisi

Development agricultural enterprises

  • Fish farming
  • Honey production
  • Poultry
  • Piggery
  • Passion fruit growing
  • Grape wine fruit growing

Sustainability

Youth Support Group organization has been able to make small earnings through music tapes, machines, concerts and vegetable sales. It is realized that more income generating activities are needed.