Busunju Town Council, Mityana District, Uganda
Programme

Youth Empowerment

Hands-on green enterprise and agribusiness pathways for young people.

Youth Empowerment activity
The challenge

Why this matters

Youth face barriers to land, capital and practical skills needed for meaningful income-generating work.

DORA’s response

DORA gives youth roles in demonstration farms and briquette enterprises, with mobile extension, business mentorship and a pathway to community trainer roles.

Activities

What we do

  • Youth-led demonstration farm apprenticeships
  • Briquette enterprise start-up support
  • WhatsApp extension groups
  • Business and pricing mentorship
  • Community trainer pathway
Who benefits

Out-of-school and underemployed youth; young green entrepreneurs; youth with disabilities.


Expected outcomes

New income streams; a growing pool of entrepreneurs; stronger youth leadership.


Impact

Youth are supported through hands-on agribusiness learning, green enterprise and community trainer pathways.

In action

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