Kalix och Masaka, Uganda

The partnership of Kalix and Masaka are currently implementing 2 projects, both having a focus on youth. The Grow the Future project addresses the problem of limited capacities to include youth and children in decision-making processes in the local government in Masaka, Uganda. The main goal is to prioritize decision-making positions for young people and children at local government level as well to develop forums for where children and young people to meet decision-makers where they can make their voices heard and influence decision makers. The project therefore aims to involve young people up to the age of 30 years old. The project also aims to involve young people with disabilities, recognizing their difficulties in finding good quality education as well as their risk to higher exposure of violence.