This is Youth Rising International
Powering Community Transformation!
Youth Rising is a youth-led and youth development focused organization on bringing the joy of learning through reading to all children across Uganda.
At Youth Rising, we work with you to build libraries in rural schools, community centers and also bring the joy of learning to kids through Books on Bikes, a mobile reading program.
Our Mission
To offer a platform where young people can create solutions that power community transformation through holistic workforce development and creative youth leadership.
Our Belief System
We believe that all children and young people have a basic right to education and that our nation can only develop if we put youth and children’s education at the center stage.
Youth Rising Approach
Our approach to keeping children in school is to share the joy of learning through reading. We want to expand book access for all through a network of volunteer built school libraries and mobile book exchanges. We believe that if we can place a book in every child’s palms, we can then inspire curiosity, ingenuity and imagination. And that is how we democratize education.
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+256766945619
Books on Bikes Mobile Libraries
How it Works
Youth Rising’s Books on Bikes Mobile Program partners with local schools to deliver learning materials to learners. Before commencement, every school MUST sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Rising.
01. Registration
On signing the agreement, the school will submit names of the students to our office for registration in our Library System.
02. Receiving Books
All learners receive a unique identification number and start receiving one book per week.
03. Returning Books
Learners must return books and on time to avoid disruptions in supply.
- St. John Baptist Primary School
- Alpha View Primary School
- Hands of Grace Primary School
- St. Jude Primary School
- Tendo Infant School
- St. Francisco Xavier Primary School
Micro Libraries
How it Works
Youth Rising’s Micro Libraries Program partners with local schools to set up a micro library on the school property. The school MUST express interest by filling out a form, Youth Rising then matches the school to a donor who funds the establishment of the library.
01. Registration
Upon registration, Youth Rising will tour the school facility and identify the space where the micro-library will be fitted.
02. Construction
Once funds have been committed, library shelves, are installed followed by painting and branding.
03. Book Supplies
Youth Rising supplies the books, trains a volunteer librarian. The Library is launched and children start their exciting reading journey.
This is our growing list of schools where we have set up a Micro Library
- Bunankanda Primary School – Mukono District
- St. Thomas Secondary School Mpumu – Mukono District
Online Library
Youth Rising offers a Free Online Library from a collection of open source digital books. Are you a teacher or parent? Browse the library, download a book, read for your little ones.
Magic Reader
Digital Literacy
The Digital Literacy program introduces young people to 21st century computer skills and the new world of work. The aim of the program is to include young people left out of the digital revolution and reduce on the growing digital divide.
01. Registration
Learners both in and out-of-school register and enroll in the program
02. Training
Learners train and graduate with skills in Office Management, Graphics Design, Accounting, Project Management, Multimedia, among others.
03. Opportunities
Trainees can work in as office managers, local store accountants, etc. And also start businesses in Graphics, Multimedia, Stationery Services, etc.
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Partner with Us
Make a one time donation to any of our programs or become a lifetime partner and invest in community transformation, powered by Youth, Rising in our community.
Questions?
Please leave us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also call or email us using the phone number and email address provided below.
Address
J.N Kanyerezi House, Mpumu-Salaama.
Call Us
+256-766-945-619
Email Us
info@youth-rising.org
