Our purpose
Community-led action that connects immediate needs with lasting local capacity.
We work through participation, practical knowledge, collaboration and accountability.
About YWAFT
Rooted in community. Driven by purpose.
Youth With A Focus Teso is a community-based organisation working with children, young people, women, families and institutions to build dignity, opportunity and resilience across the Teso sub-region.
Who we are
A local organisation with an integrated development vision.
YWAFT believes community challenges are connected. Education is influenced by safety, health, household income, climate resilience, inclusion and the ability of people to participate in decisions affecting their lives.
That is why our programmes work across multiple priorities while keeping communities, schools, local leaders and institutions at the centre.
Community-BasedRooted in local knowledge, participation and relationships.
Teso-FocusedServing communities across Soroti and the wider Teso sub-region.
Youth-CentredCreating pathways for children and young people to learn, participate and thrive.
Partnership-DrivenWorking with government, schools, civil society, communities and development partners.
Our story
Growing with the communities we serve.
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Community-led beginnings
YWAFT began with a commitment to respond to local priorities through youth engagement and practical community action.
Education and protection
The organisation expanded its work with schools, girls, families and community leaders around dignity, safety and participation.
Livelihoods, agriculture and resilience
YWAFT broadened its approach to include economic empowerment, farming, water, climate adaptation and inclusion.
Stronger institutional collaboration
Partnerships, documentation and evidence became increasingly important for scaling responsible community action.
Connected programmes for lasting change
YWAFT continues building a stronger, more accountable and partnership-ready organisation serving communities across Teso.
Vision, mission and values
Our Vision
Thriving, resilient and inclusive communities where every young person can realise their full potential.
Our Mission
To empower communities through collaborative, evidence-informed programmes that create lasting social, economic and environmental change.
Our Values
Dignity, integrity, inclusion, accountability, participation, collaboration, safeguarding and continuous learning.
YWAFT at a glance
Key facts about the organisation.
Organisational structure
Clear roles support accountable delivery.
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General Assembly / Membership
Highest institutional oversight level, subject to YWAFT’s approved governance structure.
Board of Directors
Governance, strategic oversight, accountability and institutional stewardship.
Executive Director / Head of Secretariat
Organisational leadership, implementation oversight and external representation.
Programmes
Programme design, coordination and field implementation.
Finance & Administration
Finance, procurement, logistics and compliance.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Evidence, reporting, learning and quality improvement.
Communications & Partnerships
Visibility, documentation, engagement and resource mobilisation.
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Leadership and team
The people who guide and deliver the mission.
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Board Chair Photo
Board Leadership
Board Chairperson
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Executive Leadership
Executive Director
Short approved biography covering organisational leadership, programme experience and partnership development.
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Programme Management
Programme Manager
Short approved biography covering programme coordination, community engagement and technical experience.
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Finance & Administration
Finance and Administration Lead
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Evidence & Learning
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Lead
Short approved biography covering monitoring, reporting, research and organisational learning.
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding Focal Person
Short approved biography covering protection, safe reporting pathways and responsible programme conduct.
How we work
A community-centred approach from listening to learning.
YWAFT’s role is not to impose solutions, but to work alongside communities and institutions to create practical pathways that can be understood, owned and sustained locally.
Listen
Understand local priorities, barriers, strengths and aspirations.
Co-design
Shape activities with communities, partners and relevant institutions.
Act
Deliver practical, respectful and context-responsive interventions.
Strengthen
Build knowledge, leadership, systems and local ownership.
Learn
Document results, listen to feedback and improve continuously.
Governance and accountability
Trust must be supported by clear standards.
YWAFT’s public identity should demonstrate not only its ambitions, but also the systems and principles that guide responsible programme delivery.
Board Oversight
Strategic direction, governance, policy oversight and institutional accountability.
Financial Accountability
Responsible budgeting, procurement, financial controls, documentation and reporting.
Safeguarding
Commitment to safety, dignity, confidentiality and appropriate reporting pathways.
Monitoring and Learning
Evidence, feedback and reflection used to strengthen programme quality and decision-making.
Transparency
Reports, policies and learning resources made available as they are approved for publication.
Where we work
Rooted in Soroti. Connected across Teso.
YWAFT’s office is located at Plot 17, Popatal Road, Soroti City. Programme coverage should be updated using verified district and community records.
Programme Coverage Map
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Community-led change across Teso
Discover the work behind our purpose.
Explore YWAFT’s programmes, projects, evidence and partnership pathways.