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Official Account of the Uganda National Youth Council, established by an Act of Parliament for all the Youth in Uganda currently chaired by @jacobeyeru
Joined June 2019
We shall hold a youth training In partnership with @EACOP_ on EACOP Project activities and the oil and gas sector in Uganda on 18th December, 2024. To participate, please register using the form link below.
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Reflection on key issues presented by the NEC as given in Chair @Jacobeyeru's speech on #IYDUG22. The impact of youth speaking to youth on their issues is critical to achieving mindset change. Youth leaders must be empowered in capacity & funding to execute this mandate. #TBT
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Happening now. The National Celebration of the International Youth Day in Gulu district, presided over by H.E @KagutaMuseveni , President of the Republic of Uganda. @GovUganda . #IYDUG22
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Our Chairperson, @Jacobeyeru in his remarks at the #IYDUG2024 celebrations in Soroti District emphasized the need for social economic transformation . He equally addressed the concerns of the intern doctors to our president, H.E @KagutaMuseveni. #NYCofUganda
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Join us in celebrating and wishing our classy secretary for sports and culture @MacklineAsiimi1 a happy birthday. We appreciate your leadership and team ethic everyday. @emeka_ug
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Asiimire Mackline, NYC Secretary for Sports and Culture, is representing Uganda 🇺🇬 from the National Youth Council at the 2022 @US_IDHR Youth Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. The summit, attended by delegates from across the world, runs from 1st - 4th April. #usidhryouthsummit.1/2
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Congratulations to our partner @GayoUganda for being selected as finalist for the @EarthshotPrize . This is a testament to your dedication for #youthinclusion and environmental sustainability. We celebrate you!
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The NYC and youth fraternity at large is delighted by the appointment of @OgwalSam as inaugural @igadsecretariat youth envoy. We wish him fruitful service as he extends his credible mandate to the IGAD region, beyond being finance secretary to the council. Hongera sana ndugu 🎊
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Spaces such as the Youth Parliament are one of the key ways to promote Youth inclusion in the policy formulation of our country. We thank @PYIPUg1 for organising this space. This is the 1st sitting of the 4th meeting of the National Youth Parliament. #YouthParliamentUG
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We are delighted to share the news that Uganda has taken the position of Africa Region Representative on the Commonwealth Youth Council. We congratulate Ms. Shamim Nabuuma @NKaliisa 🇺🇬 who will be stepping into this role to represent African Youth. @commonwealthsec.#CHOGM2022
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This morning, our Chairperson @Jacobeyeru joined the cabinet minister of the MoGLSD @BettyAmongiMP to launch disbursements in the YLP joint program to districts under the 3rd quarter. We congratulate all the youth of Uganda and thank Cabinet for retaining the programs.
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Happening now; The national youth leaders meeting at @aidscommission.The @aidscommission is having a meeting with young leaders from @NYCofUganda and @unsaugofficial in a goal to end #HIV in Uganda by 2030. We need to accelerate the testing and treatment of HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
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Young Women Leading Change 😎. Join us on March 7th at 8:00 PM for a powerful X Spaces discussion on how female youth leadership is shaping the future. 📍@NYCofUganda . #WomenInLeadership #YouthLeadership
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It’s Day 3 of #YouLead22 and the unfolding story of young people finding their voices on issues of development can’t be told by their smily faces. Welldone to our friends @OneYoungAfrica and @EAC_yap. Hongera Sana!
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Day one of the 3rd COMESA IGD was a great success. The day was Opened by the Special Presidential Envoy and Former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. @RuhakanaR #3rdIGDForum2024.#Education4Peace
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At the opening ceremony, the @NYCofUganda was represented by @KanyesigyeMerc1 the Secretary for Legal Affairs, who gave remarks highlighting the value of the Inter-generational dialogue in our world today. #3rdIGDForum2024
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Today we celebrate our National Chairperson @Jacobeyeru. Your leadership and commitment to developing our country through youth action is encouraging and revolutionary. Happy birthday Sir!🎉🎊🎊
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“It is regrettable that many young people have normalized receiving “handouts” rather than demanding for sustainable government systems.” H.E @ssegawa_is (@EAC_yap Youth Ambassador to Uganda) . #NYCHighLevelDialogue
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Congratulations to the youth of Bushenyi District upon the successful holding of the district youth day.
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Young people from far and wide, hosted by our Vice Chairperson @nk_essie have already convened for the BOLD & BRILLIANT Women's symposium. This is a classic opportunity for cross generational engagement on the role of women in nation building. Viva! 🙂💯
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Here we go!. Our inaugural Youth Agribusiness farm camp is happening this Saturday 24th February in Kapeeka, Nakaseke district. Free transport and Free meals at camp site. To participate,see poster for details. #NYCfarmcamps
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The National Youth Council leadership spearheaded by @KiconcoBrenda5 the Secretary for Female Youth Affairs were received by the Katikiro @cpmayiga as we join the #KabakaBirthdayRun2025 and stand in solidarity to fight HIV/AIDs. Agundegunde Magulunnyondo!
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We’re pleased to hold our inaugural Youth Agribusiness Farm Camps at Kapeeka Agro and livestock farm in Kapeeka, Nakaseke district of Uganda. #NYCfarmcamps
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The UNSA National Executive and National Youth Council Executive are this morning having a meeting to discuss the status of education in Uganda.
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Happening Now: . The official launch of the #NYCWebPortal where all the projects of the National Youth Council will be shared to enhance accountability and transparency in our operations. This platform will also enable youth to access opportunities. 📍Kampala Serena Hotel
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His Excellency @KagutaMuseveni is set to open and address the 3rd #APRMYouth Symposium on the 5th July 2022 at CommonWealth Munyonyo. The Young people of Uganda and the continent can't wait to partake of his wisdom on integration and development. @EmmaTheofelus @OPMUganda
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Our National labor Secretary @kidegaMoise says that Young entrepreneurs are the future of our economy. They are the ones who will drive the growth of our country & create jobs for our people. They are the ones who will bring innovation and new ideas to the market.
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We are on for the 1st Annual Young Leaders Dialogue. What can youth leaders do better to offer quality leadership? #YLD2021
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Earlier today, our Chairperson @Jacobeyeru was welcomed by the District Youth Chairperson and District Youth Focal Person in Palisa . This is part of our ongoing National Tour . #YouthMonitoringUG
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Today, we wish our National Chairperson @Jacobeyeru a happy birthday. May you continue to serve the youth of Uganda selflessly. @NrmYouthleague @NRMOnline
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Join us this Friday as we discuss “Youth Vigilance: Combating False Propaganda for Peace in Uganda” . Time: 8:00PM .Date: 16th February .Where: . In partnership with IGAD, see you online 😎
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The National Female Youth MP and The chief guest @PNyamutoro has arrived in Mukono. #YouthSRHR
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Today we celebrate the Publicity Secretary of @NYCofUganda.Happy birthday comrade @EpituGady .Thank for the leadership to the youth of Uganda.
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Happening this coming week at @OfficialMubs, we shall be holding an #AfCFTASymposium with partners @SEATINIUGANDA and @Youth_TJN . @kidegaMoise @Jacobeyeru @HANNINGTONOWERE @Mura_Allan @judith_muvara
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Earlier today, @NYCofUganda NEC members and Youth Members of Parliament @Parliament_Ug held a work meeting with the Speaker of Parliament @JacobOulanyah. The discussions were another pivotal foundation to the Youth Agenda for sustainable development. #YouthToday
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Friday sees more smiles than any other day of the work week. Let's join the youth of Lyantonde District as they celebrate youth day.
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HAPPENING NOW: Multi-party Youth Forum Press Release on the unnecessary and undesirable government merging of special interest council secretariats at the grand global hotel, Makerere. #MYFpresser
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Happening now: The Inaugural #NYCAlumniDinner at the Pearl of Africa Hotel, Nakasero. This dinner is aimed at bringing together all the leaders that have passed through the structures of @NYCofUganda since 1994
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The 1st Annual Consultative Dialogue of African Youth Leaders is underway with National Youth Councils leaders, youth leaders in CSOs and policy makers from across Africa. @PYU_official.#PYUDialogue22.#PYU_60
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The Chairperson of the National Youth Council @Jacobeyeru on behalf of all the youth leaders in Uganda congratulates the newly appointed Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs @BalaamAteenyiDr on his appointed by the President H.E @KagutaMuseveni . Details to follow.
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Join us, together with the IGAD Youth Forum for Peace in Uganda for an engaging X-space. Theme: Is Violence the Only Way for Youth to Gain Government's Attention? Exploring Peaceful Alternatives to Address Contentious Government Policies. Date📅: 28th June 2024 .Time: 8:00PM
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NEC Members @NYCofUganda together with @EAC_yap 🇺🇬and @Youth_TJN met with the 1DPM & Minister of @meaca_ug, Rt.Hon| Dr. @RebeccaKadagaUG-MP, to present a petition to the EAC Council of Ministers for the Harmonization of Tax Incentives in the EAC @jumuiya. @pmathuki @EA_Bunge
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Congratulations to all Youth Members of Parliament swearing into the 11th Parliament. We look forward to your tested and able leadership for our generation of Ugandan youth. @BonOkot @PNyamutoro @RugumayoE @OdoiOnen
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Today and every day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Happy International Women's Day from the National Youth Council
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Reflecting on the pertinent conversations we participated in at the Youth Pre-event in Kumi district ahead of the World Population day tomorrow. We reassert our commitment to working to end teenage pregnancies and child marriages. It starts with us!.#WPDUg22
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Our Youth Members of Parliament @Parliament_Ug have a very important message to usher us into the new week. Please heed to their advice. @PNyamutoro @BonOkot @KiraboAgnes_ @RugumayoE @OdoiOnen . #COVID19 .#StayHomeStaySafe .#StayHomeSaveLives
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Today, at the #YouthParliamentUG, Young leaders from across the country attending both physically and virtually had a feel of what legislation is about. They debated motions on various key issues affecting the youth in their communities.
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Yesterday, the @NYCofUganda had a very successful site hand over and launch for the Construction and renovation of One Stop Youth Center in Apala Town Council, Alebtong District. @Mglsd_UG .@OgwalSam
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The statement of the National Youth Council on allegations of torture circulating on social media. @UHRC_UGANDA @Parliament_Ug @cdfupdf @PoliceUg @UPDFspokespersn
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This morning, the leadership of the National Youth Council and Youth MPs represented by Hon. @PNyamutoro held a meeting with the Minister for Local Government on the issues of youth participation in the PDM. A detailed communique will be shared on the outcomes of the meeting.
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Happy #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild . On this day, we not only celebrate empowerment of the girl child with education, but also the initiatives to make the girl child strong enough to resist the evils of societal pressure under which she often buckles.
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To attend the symposium you must be;.• Youth aged 18 – 35 years. • Citizen of an AU Member State or African Diaspora. • Have experience in youth advocacy or development. • Represent youth led body, special interest groups #APRMYouth
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Today, we kickstarted the 2nd phase of the National Youth Monitoring Campaign led by our Chairperson,@Jacobeyeru . This nation wide tour is aimed at engaging grassroots youth in discussions on the priorities of National Youth Leadership for the next two years. #YouthMonitoringUg
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We are proud of you Catherine Nanziri and your representation of the flag. 🇺🇬. Your fought like a warrior and your journey will inspire even more girls to join the patriotic path of standing up for our country. Aluta continua.#Tokyo2020 @BoxingUganda @Official_UOC @AishaSports
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Hon. @RugumayoE emphasized the need to fast track the work of @PPDAUganda in development of guidelines and committed to work with the National Youth Council to create quick consultations and responses on the reservation and preference schemes for youth in government contracts.
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The lingering question on how best to #EndMaternalDeathsUg shall be answered by @reachahand’s formidable team of panelists, tomorrow in a virtual webinar. Join the discussion on the theme, “Young Girls & Women during #COVID19 “. Details on the poster 👇🏿
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As the country battles the Second wave of the deadly #Covid19, the National Youth Council has a special message for you. @Jacobeyeru @MacklineAsiimi1 @KiconcoBrenda5 @kidegaMoise @LillianAber @PNyamutoro @RugumayoE @KiraboAgnes_
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Hon. Boniface Okot - Youth MP, Northern Uganda and Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Youth Affairs addresses the student guild leaders at the consultative dialogue in Kyambogo University. #IYDug22
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'Occupation' of any place or position is an active process, involving strategy, mobilization of resources and action alongside partners. Youth occupying spaces in leadership and business require the same rigorous commitments to become potent leaders of today and tomorrow.
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Earlier this week, We partnered with @EACYouthLeague for the first EAC Youth Seminar at Cavendish University. The seminar was themed “The role of the youth in fast tracking the East African Community Integration Agenda”
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Engaging with the youth in in Ocokchan Subcounty allowed us to better understand their challenges and needs, paving the way for more impactful interventions. Together, we’re working towards a healthier and more informed future. #SRHR #IYDUG2024
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ORANGE THE WORLD!. @EAC_yap @PNyamutoro @KiraboAgnes_ @PlanUganda @UNFPAUganda .#16Days #16DaysofActivism
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This morning the National Youth Council, led by the vice chairperson held a productive discussion with the under secretary of the kingdom of Buganda, Mr. Peter Sebayiga Zake. We hope that this engagement and much more culminate into a one-stop National Youth center. @Mglsd_UG
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In Mubende district, District youth council leaders are carrying out various activities in the #16DaysofActivism2021 to end violence against women and girls including community outreaches and awareness campaigns on local radios. #OrangeTheWorld #16Days
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Today, the NYC Secretariat carried out an orientation of the District Youth Council Leaders from Greater Mpigi and Greater Luweero Sub- regions. The orientation included the male and female Youth Councillors from all districts that make up the sub regions.
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UPDATE 🚨 . National Youth Council kickstarts orientation of District Youth Council (DYC) Executives and Youth Councillors across the country. A thread. #YouthToday
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The National Executive Committee members of the National Youth Council are today holding the statutory quarterly meeting today at the NYC office boardroom.
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We are gearing up for the 3rd Annual COMESA Inter-generational dialogue with partners @COMESA_GPS @SFCG_Kenya @HornofAYN from 12-14 November at the Speke Resort Munyonyo Conference Centre. #3rdIGDForum2024 #Education4Peace
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The Youth Leaders' Dialogue will be conducted under two panel discussions, each preceded by a keynote address. The panels will be moderated by Former @EAC_yap Ambassador to Uganda, Ivan Ssegawa @ssegawa_is & Youth Activist, Ndamwesiga Ian. #YLD2021. @UyonetUg @actionaiduganda
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#HappyIndependenceDay Uganda ✊🏿. “Let freedom reign! The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.”Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
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Today, we have been in Mbale City Orienting the District Youth Council Leaders and District Youth Councillors from the districts of Bugisu and Sebei Sub-regions about their roles and responsibilities while serving the young people they represent in their districts and communities
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Preparations are in full swing for #InternationalYouthDay2024 celebrations in Soroti. The Organizing Committee and our Chairperson, @Jacobeyeru are working tirelessly to ensure a successful event. Theme:"Skills Development for Enhancement of Opportunities for Youth".#IYDUG2024
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Happening now:. Orientation of @NYCofUganda DYC leaders, Youth Councillors and Community Development Officers of Busoga sub region. Venue: Ntinda Valley Resort Hotel - Iganga District. #YouthToday
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Are you geared up for the #InternationalYouthDay 2021 celebrations? 🎄. The Chairperson @NYCofUganda, @Jacobeyeru has a message for all young people in Uganda ahead of our big celebrations. @Mglsd_UG @SRHRAllianceUg @OpenSpaceUganda @AUYouthProgram @EAC_yap
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Day 2 at the COMESA Inter Generational Forum started off with a panel on the Bridging the Gender gap in Education. Our National Secretary for Female youth affairs @KiconcoBrenda5 was one of three panelists on the topic. #3rdIGDForum2024 #Education4Peace
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Join us and partners @SEATINIUGANDA this Tuesday 2nd November for a dialogue as we engage further on the #AfricaYouthDay. Speakers will include @janice_khumalo from the AU youth division, Hon. @PNyamutoro and our National Chair @Jacobeyeru . Live on @ntvuganda from 11am EAT
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We are gearing up for a friendly match with the @Parliament_Ug team this Thursday at the @KCCAFC Phillip Omondi Stadium. Please keep the Parliament of Uganda team in your prayers. @BonOkot @Jacobeyeru @PNyamutoro
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Access to credit is hindered by the unidentifiable nature of most African youth which makes it too risky for banks to lend to people that are hard to track. We must then ask, are youth in Uganda using their National IDs to access financing opportunities?.#APRMYouth @APRMorg
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The first panel moderated by @GodwinTOKO has discussed the topic: Experiences of young leaders in the 2020 election year. It has had @PNyamutoro, @AdvocateMatanda and @YamuBurobuto .#UGyouthconference21
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On 30/08/2021, the 1st session of the 1st sitting of the 6th Council was held in Gulu City at Gulu SS for the District, City and Municipality delegates of the NYC from Acholi and Westnile sub-regions. The leaders deliberated on issues specific to youth.
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📌Our Statement on the Disaster Situation in the country. Our sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones to these disasters.
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Do you want to know how to get supply contracts from gov’t as a young entrepreneur? . This Friday in partnership with the @PPDAUganda, we will hold a small group workshop on gov’t procurement for you. To participate, call @kidegaMoise; see poster for details. #Youthinbusiness
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The National Youth Council Executive Committee, together with @EAC_yap and @Youth_TJN, presented a petition to Rt Hon @AnitahAmong, Speaker of @Parliament_Ug for a special tax consideration for youth business. #Youth4TaxJustice
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We are happy to start the Africa Youth Month with friends from @OpenSpaceUganda. Join us for the Africa Youth Day Symposium on 1st November, live on @ntvuganda from 11am to 1pm as we discuss he Parish Dev’t Model and Youth. @AUYouthProgram @Jacobeyeru .#YouthLedSolutions #AYM2021
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Join us for an insightful discussion on the health impacts of climate change. 📅 Date: November 14th.🏨 Venue: Protea Elgon Terrace Hotel. Register now: . Let's work together for a sustainable future! #HealthClimateSymposium
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Day 3: The dialogue explored the context in which youth exist in peace and security issues in Africa, drawing strategies to ensure that youth are not on the sidelines as reactionary parties but builders of transparent institutions for sustainable peace. #PYUDialogue22.#PYU_60
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Our Chairperson, @Jacobeyeru, will be a speaker on the X-Space themed "How National Youth Councils Are Shaping the Future of East African Youth" . 🗓 Date: 25th January 2024 .⏰Time:7PM E.A.T .📍 . See you then! #OneYoungAfrica #NationalYouthCouncils
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This morning the leadership of the National Youth Council together with the Youth MPs engaged with the @PPDAUganda leadership over the operationalization of Section 50 of the PPDA act to provide for a proportion of government procurement going to youth and other SIGs (1/3)
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The petition will be instrumental in the success of initiatives by @GovUganda to address youth unemployment such as the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) and the Youth Livelihood Fund (YLF) by ensuring funds go first to stabilizing businesses rather than finance heavy.taxes.
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The Chairperson of the council @Jacobeyeru has issued a statement on the latest cabinet reshuffle by H.E @KagutaMuseveni . In the statement, the Chairperson congratulates Gen. @mkainerugaba and Ministers @BalaamAteenyiDr @PNyamutoro and @LillianAber. Details below.
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