Youth Development Organisation Uganda (YDO) is a community-based organization in Omoro District, Northern Uganda, led by local community members and committed to the long-term rehabilitation and empowerment of war-affected communities.
YDO designs and implements programs in education, psycho-social support, vocational training, life-skills development, and child welfare advocacy — strengthening families, protecting children, and building community resilience from within.
YDO envisions a future where post-conflict communities are fully rehabilitated, children are protected from armed conflict, and families have access to the education, skills, and support needed to thrive.
Our work is built on the conviction that lasting transformation emerges from within communities themselves — when local leaders, families, and youth are equipped to shape their own future. Every program we implement reflects local priorities, strengthens existing community assets, and builds systems that endure beyond external support.
Learn About Our StoryAll programs are designed with and led by local communities.
Education, training, and psycho-social services work together.
Building skills and systems that sustain beyond our involvement.
YDO implements comprehensive programs that address the interconnected needs of post-conflict communities.
Scholarships, school supplies, and academic support for vulnerable children from early childhood through secondary education.
Learn more →Practical skills training in sewing, construction, and other marketable trades that lead to livelihood opportunities.
Learn more →Counseling, life skills development, and trauma-informed care to support healing and personal growth.
Learn more →Protecting children's rights, supporting families, and creating safe environments for vulnerable youth.
Learn more →Supporting women and youth in building sustainable livelihoods and economic independence.
Learn more →Engaging communities in planning, implementation, and ownership of development initiatives.
Learn more →YDO works in close partnership with Be A Number, International, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that supports the development of sustainable community systems in Northern Uganda.
In this partnership, YDO remains the locally-led implementing organization, guiding priorities, execution, and community engagement. Be A Number provides strategic support, infrastructure investment, and long-term systems development alongside YDO's leadership.
This collaborative model ensures that programs are community-driven, locally owned, institutionally strengthened, and sustainable over the long term.
Learn About Our PartnershipThrough this partnership, community systems in Northern Uganda are being strengthened across multiple dimensions:
All impact is locally implemented and community-owned, with YDO serving as the primary on-the-ground organization driving outcomes.
YDO's programs contribute to measurable outcomes in education, skills development, and community well-being.
Scholarships & Support
Providing educational opportunities and advocacy for vulnerable children, ensuring access to quality education from early childhood through secondary levels.
Vocational & Life Skills
Equipping youth and adults with practical skills and psycho-social support, creating pathways to employment and self-sufficiency.
Rights & Welfare
Promoting children's rights, supporting vulnerable families, and mobilizing communities for sustainable development.
Whether you're interested in partnering, volunteering, or learning more about our work, we'd love to hear from you.
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