Livane Youth Foundation (LYF) is a rights-based, youth-led organisation transforming how communities in Uganda approach adolescent health, gender equality and socio-economic opportunity.
Livane Youth Foundation is a youth-led, rights-based organisation dedicated to advancing the health, rights and social well-being of adolescents and young people in Uganda with particular focus on Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and Adolescent Boys and Young Men (ABYM).
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.
To improve the health, rights and livelihoods of adolescents and young people through inclusive, youth-centred programmes that promote Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), mental well-being, gender equality and socio-economic empowerment.
Upholding the fundamental rights and intrinsic worth of every young person.
Young people as co-creators, not mere beneficiaries of change.
Challenging harmful norms and championing equal opportunity.
Transparent and responsible operations that earn and maintain trust.
Embracing diversity, including youth with disabilities and refugees.
Lasting change through collective action and partnerships.
Harnessing creativity, technology and youth voices to design transformative solutions.
We are currently implementing programmes across the Sebei sub-region (Kapchorwa, Kween and Bukwo districts) on the slopes of Mount Elgon. This area faces persistent challenges of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), limited access to youth-friendly SRHR services, gender-based violence, and constrained economic opportunities for young people especially AGYW.
Expanding access to accurate information, counselling and referral for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, HIV prevention and care, and mental well-being through trained peer educators and community dialogues.
Supporting community-led efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation through awareness, survivor support, engagement of cultural and religious leaders, and promotion of alternative rites of passage that protect girls’ rights and health.
Strengthening livelihoods of vulnerable young people through life skills, financial literacy, savings groups, and linkages to vocational training and market opportunities with emphasis on AGYW.
Strengthen Coordination & Accountability
Expand Access to Youth-Friendly SRHR, HIV & GBV Services
Increase Demand & Utilisation of Services
Strengthen Social Protection & Economic Empowerment
Promote Evidence-Based Advocacy & Learning
We are building a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning system. Below are illustrative outcome areas and the indicators we track. Detailed results frameworks and reports are available to partners on request.
Trained and active across Sebei communities and schools
Created for AGYW dialogue, referral and psychosocial support
Engaging cultural leaders, parents and young people on FGM & GBV
Young people supported with financial literacy and VSLA
If adolescents and young people in Sebei have accurate SRHR knowledge, access to youth-friendly services, protection from harmful practices (including FGM and GBV), and economic agency and if communities and duty-bearers are engaged as allies then young people will be healthier, safer and more empowered to shape their futures and those of their communities.
Full Theory of Change, logframe and indicator matrix available to institutional partners.
Youth leaders and professionals committed to rights, evidence and accountability.
We welcome institutional funders, foundations, bilateral partners and aligned organisations who share our commitment to youth-led, rights-based change in Uganda.
Funding opportunities include programme support for SRHR/FGM/GBV work, organisational development, and multi-year partnerships. Concept notes and due-diligence packages available on request.
Proudly working with Governments, NGOs, Academia, and International Organizations
We would love to hear from potential partners, collaborators and supporters.
Livane Youth Foundation (LYF)
Sebei Region (Kapchorwa, Kween, Bukwo) • Uganda
Registered youth-led organisation in Uganda. Full registration and due-diligence documents available to institutional partners.
