About Us

A Youth-Led Movement for Health, Rights, and Empowerment in Uganda.

Livane Youth Foundation (LYF) is a youth-led, rights-based organisation dedicated to advancing the health, rights, and social well-being of adolescents and young people in Uganda. We focus particularly on Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and Adolescent Boys and Young Men (ABYM), who face heightened vulnerabilities in accessing health, education, and economic opportunities.

Rooted in the principles of human rights, inclusion, and equity, Livane works to transform how communities approach adolescent health and empowerment. Our programs adopt a nexus approach that bridges health, education, gender equality, and social protection, ensuring that no young person is left behind.

We envision a generation of young Ugandans who are healthy, informed, economically resilient, and meaningfully engaged in shaping the future of their communities.

Livane YF

Our Vision

A Uganda where every adolescent and young person—regardless of gender, ability, or background is empowered with knowledge, opportunities, and agency to lead a healthy, safe, and dignified life.

Our Mission

To improve the health, rights, and livelihoods of adolescents and young people through inclusive, youth-centred programs that promote Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), mental well-being, gender equality, and socio-economic empowerment.

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Our Core Values

  • Human Rights & Dignity: We uphold the fundamental rights and intrinsic worth of every young person.
  • Youth Leadership: We recognise young people as co-creators, not beneficiaries, of change.
  • Gender Equality: We challenge harmful norms and champion equal opportunity for all.
  • Accountability: We operate transparently and responsibly to earn and maintain trust.
  • Inclusion: We embrace diversity and advocate for participation of all, including youth with disabilities and refugees.
  • Collaboration: We believe lasting change is achieved through collective action and partnerships.
  • Innovation: We harness creativity, technology, and youth voices to design transformative solutions.
    • Livane YF

    Our Strategic Objectives

  • Strengthen Coordination and Accountability
  • Expand Access to Youth-Friendly SRHR, HIV, and GBV Services
  • Increase Demand and Utilisation of Services
  • Strengthen Social Protection and Economic Empowerment
  • Promote Evidence-Based Advocacy and Learning

    • Our Team

    Basemerera Vanessa
    Co. Founder | Executive Director

    Basemerera Vanessa Cleopatra

    Pauline Biyinzika Noeline
    Co. Founder | Director of People and Programs

    Pauline Biyinzika Noeline

    Allan Mbabani
    Co. Founder | Director Data and Technology

    Allan Mbabani

    Akiteng Maureen
    Chairperson Board of Directors

    Akiteng Maureen

    Ronald Tumusiime
    Treasurer Board of Directors

    Tumusiime Ronald

    Bukenya Julius Lumariza
    Head of Finance and Procurement

    Julius Bukenya Lumariza

    Mpabwa Robinhood
    Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

    Mpabwa Robinhood

    Acheng Jane Ruthie
    Peer Educator

    Acheng Jane Ruthie

    Kintu Emmanuel
    Peer Educator

    Kintu Emmanuel

    Zainab Kabasemeza
    Peer Educator

    Zainab Kabasemeza

    Kasule Medi
    Peer Educator

    Kasule Medi

    Lokika Benie Docus
    Peer Educator

    Lokika Benie Docus

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