OUR HISTORY. (2020 TO DATE).
The starting point of the Sister Led Youth Initiative Uganda (SLYIU) was from the pastoral concerns raised by the Major Superiors of the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) on November 6, 2019, during ARU’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). This idea spurred by the Catholic Sisters’ observations indicated how the sustained conflict in Northern Uganda was affecting the socio-economic life of the youth. Representatives of the association presented this quest to the Uganda Episcopal Conference during their plenary meeting. Consultative meeting with The President of the programs at the Hilton Foundation was held at another time during which a sampled six Religious Institutes of Consecrated Women and Men with active ministries to the youth in Northern Uganda participated. The expressed the plight of the youth clearly surfaced the idea of the initiative which needed consideration.
SISTER LED YOUTH INITIATIVE UGANDA LEADERSHIP TEAM
ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
The Sister Led Youth Initiative Uganda (SLYIU) is a network of like-minded actors who have been brought together by the National Conference of Major Superiors of the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) in a bid to connect and collaborate in the interest of supporting training, livelihood, physical and psychosocial welfare of the most vulnerable youth in Uganda.
A CALL OUT TO SERVE
Derived from the Word of God (Lk: 4:18-19, Is: 61:1-2), the participating religious are called to continue Jesus’ Spirit-filled work of proclaiming God’s favors to the most vulnerable youth. The Sister Led Youth Initiative, therefore, motivates and strengthens the youth in working towards achieving their slogan “Shame on Poverty”, and having life to the Full (Jn: 10:10).
ONE STEP AT A TIME
GRADUAL PROGRESS.
So as to progress gradually and carefully from one stage to the next, the vulnerable youth go through mentorship and Psychosocial Support, taking one step at a time“. This goes with hard work and commitment.
CORE VALUES
- Empowerment: Caring about strong future by investing in the whole person for self-sustainancece
- Service: Like-minded and customer-oriented that cares about providing quality experience to the youth and community.
- Humility: We quest for solutions for challenging social issues, knowing our limitations.
- Collaboration: Work in partnership with institutions in imparting skills in the youths.
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- Integrity: We strive to do the right thing in the spirit of honesty even when one seems not to be looking.
- Accountability: We value evidence based practices and economic responsibility
NETWORKING TO SUPPORT THE VULNERABLE YOUTH
Various key actors at various levels network for complementary strengths to achieve the vision of Sister Led Youth Initiative Uganda.
Institute of Consecreted Persons to train the vulnerable youth.
Youth for sponsoring youth training and other support.
Parishes for Spiritual and Psychosocial Support to the vulnerabl youth.
Employers in leveraging internships, apprenticeship and employment
Mega Business for employment opportunities, business contracts and financial support to the youth.
Youth network with youth, sharing progress and resolving challenges while motivating each other.
Training institutions network informally, sharing, exchange and advising each other.
Dioceses and parishes offer guidance, psychosocial and spiritual support to the youth.
Leadership and Management team network to ensure effective implementation.
OUR TRADES
Design
Learners use both electrical and hand machines for designing fashions given by the trainers.
Design &Fashion Design:
Youth are trained and learn different fashions and design.
Quality Assurance:
Building, electrical installation, plumbing and pipe fitting, motor vehicle mechanics, are not only liked by males, but females also compete to acquire the skills.
Brick Laying & Concrete Practice
The community of the skilled youth are assured of good quality, durable, and modern construction.
Salon & Hair Dressing
Beauticians have no time during festive seasons. Most people like feeling different during festive seasons, Hence the skilled youth keep themselves busy and earn their living.
Sports
Promotion of physical and mental health among young persons.
Involve learners in both indoor and outdoor games to enable them gain fitness
SLYI Successful Journey of Phase II