Over the past two years we have been organizing Iganga Youth Day under the International Youth Day celebrations allover the world, discussing the given themes from the United Nations. This year 2018, with support from Balloon Ventures and Africell, we are organized this event again. Putting young people together and giving back to the community.
If you missed out this year 2018, here is what happened 🙂
On Friday 10, 2018 we kicked off with an interview with Kyamagero Andrew from NTV, discussing the role of young people and leaders towards community development. Later in the evening, we had a great camp fire with BBQ with a group of young people sharing and networking together.
On Saturday 11th, The main event started with a match from Iganga District to Iganga main hospital with a band to present our donation to the pediatrics ward. After, we moved back to the main venue for speeches, discussions and more engagements with youths.
The theme for International Youth Day 2018 Was: “Safe Spaces for Youth”
Youth need safe spaces where they can come together, engage in activities related to their diverse needs and interests, participate in decision making processes and freely express themselves. While there are many types of spaces, safe spaces ensure the dignity and safety of youth.
Safe spaces such as civic spaces enable youth to engage in governance issues; public spaces afford youth the opportunity to participate in sports and other leisure activities in the community; digital spaces help youth interact virtually across borders with everyone; and well planned physical spaces can help accommodate the needs of diverse youth especially those vulnerable to marginalization or violence.