Youth Leading Actions on Covid

Location: Uganda (Kampala, Rwenzori)

Amidst the Covid 19 Pandemic, there was an urgent need for Youth actors to be at the lead of coordinating efforts. Youth Line Forum took up the responsibility of coordinating through the Youth For Uganda Group that it leads and even contribute at the district/local levels.

So far, a statement has gone out, a petition/Letter to President written amongst other initiatives and as a result, the organisation was recognized and asked to make a presentation at the Uganda National Technical Working Group.

Cordination remains a challenge as zoom paid calls are expensive and some coordinating up-country youth have no data. Transport is another cost, and there have been other unforeseeable costs that were not budgeted for at the beginning of the Year.

The work is being done in collaboration with youth actors in the country like Open Space, Action Aid, Global Platforms, CEPA, Faraja Africa foundation, etc.

Support

The initiative only needs $5000 for three months. We are fundraising through calls for proposals and reaching out for partners.

Other support: Space for online meetings

See more: www.youthlineforum.org

For more information contact covid19@unmgcy.org