Global Goals Uganda in spotlight for Peace and Justice in wake of Sustainable Development Goals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t-27UiGdTs “The song is a triumph Not only to your ears but your mind too. I hope this song activates young people to start challenging their governments to deliver their goals starting today!” said Nobel peace prize nominee and Africa's ambassador for the Global Goals…
Transitional Justice Youth Appeal for Peace in Great Lakes Region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct1hQNWklbUIn the wake of increasing conflicts in the Great Lakes region, as we witness the indescribable suffering of civilian caught up in conflict. The current situation in South Sudan among other African countries demands that our governments and international communities must reflect on their responsibility to protect.Reinforced by the humanitarian…
Youth Programs Peace Corps engaged in peace building Left to right: Peace Corps Director of Programming and Training- Paul Sully, Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Powell, Director AYINET Victor Ochen, and Chic Dambach, the former President of Alliance for Peace Building and United States Peace Corps Association AYINET and members of Peace Corps Uganda had the incredible experience of meeting with…
Youth Programs Passion for peace and reconciliation in Africa dominates regional youth summit in Uganda Many young Africans are experiencing an era of lost independence, I appeal to the leaders in power to give shape to the idea of nationhood, as opposed to the current divisive sectarian and ethnic trend.To the young generation, we have suffered for too long, it’s…
Youth Programs Peace Camp 2014 Be the change you wish to see in the world What Career path should I take? How can I make my future better? Is this the right relationship for me? What is my role as a citizen? Am I doing the right things to contribute to my family and nation? Why can I or can’t…
Youth Programs AYINET Resilient youths empowered through NSSF Program There is wide acceptance of the high risk conditions of majority youths in the country, and more particularly among those living in post conflict areas; gambling and drug abuse and ever increasing criminality has fast grown into a norm. This could be attributed to the effects of violent conflict like displacement…
Youth Programs Youth Leadership and Peace Building training The youth speak out on AYINET's nomination “I was very happy when I heard about AYINET and Victor Ochen’s nomination on my local radio station. Victor Ochen is a youth while AYINET is an organisation working with Youth. These nominations gives me hope because I see a sign of victory that attitude…
School and Community Outreaches We conduct outreaches in a number of conflict affected schools and communities of Northern Uganda with aims of strengthening the capacity and network of youth-led and youth centered initiatives for peace building and recovery. This brings students from different secondary and tertiary institutions and also youth from different communities together. The dialogues provide a platform to…
Youth Programs Peace Camp 2017 empowers youths for community action If you want peace work for justice Peace Camp 2017 occurred in May 7-13 at St. Katherine’s Secondary School in Boroboro. A partnership between AYINET and Peace Corps gathered 35 youths from secondary schools around Lira for a week of education and activities focused on creating a more peaceful Uganda.The…
Youth Programs Building Tomorrow and AYINET engage on youth livelihood Goreth Birungi from "Building Tomorrow" sharing at a one of the team building sessions at AYINET headquarters in Lira during an exchange visit Empowered youths go a long way in ensuring sustainable prosperous communities. At AYINET, we are passionate about realizing the dividends that come along with youth leadership, empowerment…
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