Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Reach A Hand Africa (formerly Reach A Hand Uganda) has launched a year-long, student-focused campaign to promote the well-being of young people across the country. The “Be Better” initiative was unveiled on 12th August 2026 during a school outreach at Namiryango SSS in Mukono. …
Read More »African youth meet in Kampala, commit to Africa Union Agenda 2063
The 4th BNN Youth Summit concludes with strategic, bold asks to advance Africa Union Agenda 2063 Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Fourth B!LL Now Now (BNN) Youth Summit concluded in Kampala, Uganda, on 7th August with over 1,000 delegates from 11 African countries uniting to pursue African …
Read More »Africa’s youth see a brighter future, but demand change
The survey suggests that young Africans are becoming increasingly practical in how they view global partnerships Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s young people are becoming more optimistic about the future of their countries and economies, but they are also sending a clear message to governments and leaders: …
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How Uganda’s youth are using media and partnerships to influence policy and development Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | When 16-year-old Martin Luther Nyanzi walked into Parliament with a petition seeking legislation to establish a National NGO Fund, he was doing more than presenting a policy proposal. He was …
Read More »Uganda’s Reagan Muyinda to head YouLead Program
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan development practitioner Reagan Muyinda has been appointed YouLead Project Coordinator, taking charge of the day-to-day operations of the continent’s flagship youth leadership program. YouLead is a joint initiative of the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC) and the East African …
Read More »Afro-optimism at strongest level since pandemic – but youth demand jobs and clean government
African Youth Survey 2026 reveals a rising generation more positive about the future than at any point since Covid-19 but pressure from the cost-of-living crisis means leaders must deliver work, accountability & democracy that reflects African realities Johannesburg, South Africa | NEWS ANALYSIS | Africa’s young people are more …
Read More »China moves to bolster youth employment for the AI era
BEIJING | Xinhua | This was a livestream like no other! Instead of social media influencers, it featured HR managers from China’s top tech giants like JD.com, Baidu and Alibaba stepping into the spotlight to unveil exclusive job openings, tackle burning questions about salaries and career growth, and even …
Read More »Patro Uganda emerges as a leading digital news hub for Ugandan youth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patro Uganda, a fast-rising digital media platform, is establishing itself as a key player in Uganda’s online news landscape. The platform, which focuses on entertainment, celebrity gossip, sports, politics, and global affairs, has strategically positioned itself to engage Uganda’s youth- majority population, with 75% …
Read More »100 million African children are not in school
What’s driving the trend and how to reverse it? Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data has revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents remain out of school, out of a total potential population of 469 million. …
Read More »Global motivational speaker Nick Vujicic to headline ‘Beyond the Canvas’ initiative
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | World-renowned motivational speaker, bestselling author, and leadership coach Nick Vujicic is set to headline the “Beyond the Canvas” initiative, Reach A Hand on Monday, 18 May 2026. Beyond the Canvas is a multi-faceted, Africa-wide platform designed to promote inclusive talent development and access to decent …
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