A community-based organization in Northern Uganda focused on rehabilitation and empowerment in post-conflict regions.
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 operates as an independent Ugandan organization, grounded in local leadership, local priorities, and community ownership.
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.
Our approach prioritizes:
Founder and Head of YDO
Simon Peter Wilobo brings lived experience from Northern Uganda's post-conflict transition. His history of community service, child sponsorship programs, and development work grounds YDO's operations in local insight and resilience building.
Under his leadership, YDO has become a trusted community partner, implementing programs that reflect local priorities and build on existing strengths. His commitment to empowering youth and vulnerable populations drives YDO's mission of creating protective environments where communities can thrive.
All programs are designed with and guided by local community leaders who understand the unique needs and priorities of their communities.
Education, vocational training, psycho-social support, and advocacy work together to address the interconnected needs of post-conflict communities.
We build programs that reduce dependency on external aid and strengthen community resilience for the long term.
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