Empowering Refugee Youth for a Better Tomorrow

About YCI

We work in urban refugee communities where youth are grappling with drug and substance abuse, unemployment, and mental health challenges. Through our drug rehabilitation, vocational skills training, English language lessons, and mental health awareness, we aim to create a safe and supportive environment where refugee youth can rebuild their lives and contribute meaningfully to society.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission and Vision is to empower the refugee community by equipping them with a wide range of essential information, in-depth knowledge, practical techniques, and specialized skills, all of which are tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. This will enable them to not only effectively navigate and exploit the resources and opportunities within their environment but also to adapt and thrive in challenging situations. Through the acquisition of these tools and capabilities, they will be better positioned to overcome adversity, build a foundation of self-reliance, and foster resilience, all while cultivating a positive attitude and mindset that drives meaningful and sustainable change both in their individual lives and within the broader community, ultimately contributing to long-term social and economic transformation.

OUR PROGRAMS

Drug Rehabilitation Services

Helping individuals overcome substance abuse through tailored rehabilitation programs.

English & Computer Literacy

Offering English language and Computer classes to enhance communication and employment opportunities.

Vocational Skills Training

Equipping youth with practical skills for better job prospects and self-sufficiency.

Our Featured Programs

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Uganda faces serious threats from deforestation, pollution, and climate change. At YCI, we engage youth through our Environmental Protection program to conserve nature and protect biodiversity

ORPHANS AND THE VULNERABLE

Many orphans and vulnerable children live in poverty, often with struggling guardians or on their own. At YCI, we support OVCs by helping meet their basic needs and rights.

We help communities access clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene education. At YCI, we build wells, latrines, and rainwater systems to support healthier, sustainable living.

WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE

OUR IMPACT

Since our inception as an organization we were able to helped over 1300+ participants that went through our programs to overcome the dangers of drug addiction and through our Skills and Language learning programs we were able to find them life changing careers.

HASSAN YUSUF ABDI

Chairman

BAGUMA DAVID

Vice Chairman

PHILLIP KIBALI

Program Coordinator

WASSWA ROBERT

Monitoring Officer

TESTEMONIALS

"As a refugee and addict, I felt invisible. Youth Cooperation for Ideas saw me, giving me a chance to train in electronics repair. Now, I own a shop and mentor others struggling with addiction. The program helped me recover and taught me to lead."

- Ayub Abdi Usman