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Strategic Vision Unveiled: YEFOSR Validates 2025–2030 Plan with Key Stakeholders
July 10, 2025

Strategic Vision Unveiled: YEFOSR Validates 2025–2030 Plan with Key Stakeholders

YEFOSR celebrates the successful validation of its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan with the support of key stakeholders including the RDC–Obongi, OPM–Obongi, WENDA, Lutheran World Federation, and Windle International Uganda. With strategic backing from War Child Canada, this milestone sets the stage for impactful partnerships and youth-driven development in the region.

Empowering Refugee-led Organizations: Insights from ChildFund’s Self-Reliance Training
July 10, 2025

Empowering Refugee-led Organizations: Insights from ChildFund’s Self-Reliance Training

YEFOSR proudly participated in a 3-day training by ChildFund focused on self-reliance approaches for refugee-led organizations in Palorinya. The sessions covered key areas such as governance, leadership, income generation, and community engagement—equipping us with practical insights to enhance our impact.

Empowering Girls Through Education: A Success Story of Itula AEP Child Care Center
July 18, 2025

Empowering Girls Through Education: A Success Story of Itula AEP Child Care Center

At the heart of Obongi district, Itula AEP Child Care Center is rewriting the future for girls through access to quality education. This success story shines a light on how community-driven efforts are breaking barriers and unlocking potential for young girls in underserved areas.

33 Youth Interviewed for 2-Year Skilled Training Under the Bridge Project
July 11, 2025

33 Youth Interviewed for 2-Year Skilled Training Under the Bridge Project

War Child Canada, in partnership with YEFOSR, has interviewed 33 youth for a 2-year skilled training program under the Bridge Project. With support from OPM and local leaders, this initiative aims to equip young people with practical skills that foster self-reliance and long-term economic empowerment.

Joining Hands to End Child Neglect in Doma
July 11, 2025

Joining Hands to End Child Neglect in Doma

YEFOSR, in partnership with ChildFund Uganda, is working closely with the community of Doma to raise awareness on child neglect under the Good Start in Education Project. With support from OPM Palorinya, War Child Canada, ODLG, and the Mastercard Foundation, we are empowering local caregivers and leaders to build safer environments for children.

Empowering Youth Through Vocational Skills Training
March 15, 2024

Empowering Youth Through Vocational Skills Training

How vocational skills training is transforming the lives of young people in Lamwo District.

Building Peace Through Community Dialogues
February 20, 2024

Building Peace Through Community Dialogues

How community dialogues are helping to resolve conflicts and promote peaceful coexistence in Lamwo District.

Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Youth
January 25, 2024

Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Youth

Our initiatives to improve access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for young people.

Youth Leadership: Voices for Change
December 10, 2023

Youth Leadership: Voices for Change

How we are empowering young people to take leadership roles in their communities and advocate for positive change.