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flag Uganda awarded 1.7 billion shillings in funding to 72 youth groups and promoted gender equality through youth initiatives in 2025.

flag In 2025, Uganda launched several youth empowerment initiatives, including the National i-UPSHIFT Youth Social Innovation Summit, which awarded over 1.7 billion shillings in seed funding to 72 youth groups for projects in education, health, and climate resilience. flag The government also endorsed the "Ignite Her Dream" forum at Makerere University, aiming to equip young women with skills for male-dominated careers, promoting gender equality and economic independence. flag Meanwhile, community volunteers in Kampala’s Katanga slum celebrated JICA’s 60th anniversary, highlighting long-term support for youth development through projects like the Katanga Kids Project, which shelters and cares for over 50 abandoned children. flag These efforts reflect Uganda’s growing focus on youth-led innovation and inclusive social development.

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