Empowerment
Fostering self-reliance and confidence by equipping youth and women with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods.
About MYDS
Building skills, confidence, and self-reliance with youth.
MYDS supports refugee and host community youth through practical training, mentorship, and community-rooted development.
Our story
A community response shaped by courage and care.
Founded 9 January 2018
Kyempango A4 Village, Rwamwanja
Muungano Youth Development Skills is a community-based organization established on 9 January 2018 in Kyempango A4 Village, Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement, Kamwenge District.
Its inception was driven by the challenges experienced within the settlement and the pressing need to address gender-based violence, early pregnancies, early marriages, and poverty. Recognizing the impact of idleness on the community, especially among youth and women, the organization set out to create a transformative platform for self-reliance and a more harmonious society.
The organization initially supported orphans with food and scholastic materials so they could continue their education. That compassionate effort began through internal contributions. Over time, the work expanded to support young women and single mothers through practical skills development designed around their immediate needs.
These programs require minimal academic knowledge and focus on practical skills that open a path toward economic independence, stability, and dignity. Today, MYDS continues to build that path with the community, one learner, one family, and one opportunity at a time.
Mission and vision rooted in self-reliance.
Our work is guided by a commitment to practical opportunity, shared knowledge, and a future where young people can shape their own lives and strengthen their communities.
Mission
To empower young people to achieve self-reliance through diverse programs and activities facilitated by the organization.
Vision
To foster self-sustainability among youth in both refugee and host communities through skills sharing.
What we stand for
Values that keep our work close to the community.
These principles shape how we listen, how we serve, and how we build lasting opportunities with youth and families.
Compassion
Addressing the needs of vulnerable groups, including orphans and single mothers, with care and empathy.
Inclusivity
Ensuring our programs are accessible regardless of educational background, promoting equal opportunity for everyone.
Resilience
Building a strong, self-sufficient community capable of overcoming challenges such as poverty and GBV.
Collaboration
Partnering with stakeholders and the community to create solutions that are impactful, practical, and sustainable.
Integrity
Upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical practice in every relationship and operation.
Our partners
Stronger together, farther with collaboration.
At Muungano Youth Development Skills, we believe in the power of collaboration to achieve extraordinary results. Our partners share our commitment to practical opportunity, dignity, and lasting impact for youth and communities.
Join the circle
Become a partner in practical change.
Skills that can become income
Mentorship that builds confidence
Community action rooted in dignity