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Skilling Her Initiative

East Africa

About

Skilling Her Initiative is an indigenous, nonprofit, youth-focused organization founded in 2018. The organization is registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the District with constitution, Articles, and Memorandum of Association. SHI has over the years implemented several projects involving the youth economic strengthening programs, gender equality, environmental conservation and biodiversity programs, Sexual Reproductive and Health Rights for the Youth, especially the adolescents and Young Women and men of 24 years and below. SHI is approved to work in every part of Uganda but has been operating in the western Districts of Uganda. Our model of work is empowering young people to advocate for their needs through active youth participation, Civic Education, Entrepreneurship, Gender and leadership among other issues facing the young people in Uganda. Our theory of change is a rights-based approach to equipping youths with skills that can help them achieve their potential and assist them in nation-building

Mission. Skilling Her Initiative is an indigenous, nonprofit, youth-focused organization founded in 2018. The organization is registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the District with constitution, Articles, and Memorandum of Association. SHI has over the years implemented several projects involving the youth economic strengthening programs, gender equality, environmental conservation and biodiversity programs, Sexual Reproductive and Health Rights for the Youth, especially the adolescents and Young Women and men of 24 years and below. SHI is approved to work in every part of Uganda but has been operating in the western Districts of Uganda. Our model of work is empowering young people to advocate for their needs through active youth participation, Civic Education, Entrepreneurship, Gender and leadership among other issues facing the young people in Uganda. Our theory of change is a rights-based approach to equipping youths with skills that can help them achieve their potential and assist them in nation-building

Focus areas

  • Health
  • Gender equality
  • Governance
  • Child protection
  • Livelihoods and employment
  • Climate and environment
  • Education

Activities and approach

Approaches

  • Community mobilisation
  • Training and capacity strengthening
  • Advocacy and campaigning
  • Convening and networking
  • Social enterprise

Capabilities

  • Local implementation
  • Technical expertise
  • Consortium leadership
  • Lead programme delivery
  • Research and evidence
  • Monitoring, evaluation and learning
  • Policy and advocacy
  • Training and capacity strengthening
  • In-kind or professional support

Populations served

  • Adolescents and young people

Support sought

  • Project or programme funding
  • Research partners
  • Advocacy partners
  • Technical assistance
  • Funding opportunities
  • Pro bono expertise
  • Introductions and network access
  • Capacity strengthening
  • Consortium opportunities
  • Contracts
  • Flexible or core funding
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