WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In Uganda’s rural areas, health challenges for women and girls are severe. Teenage pregnancy affects about 25% of girls aged 15-19 and gender-based violence impacts 56% of women, worsening their health and reducing empowerment. There is a need for more sexual and reproductive health services.
Education in tech is also tough for rural youth. Only 24% have basic digital skills, and even fewer access advanced tech education. Youth make up less than 30% of those in STEM programs, limiting their chances for higher-paying jobs and innovation.
In agriculture, over 70% of rural youth work in farming but face significant barriers. Only 10% use advanced methods like irrigation or hybrid seeds, reducing their productivity. Providing agri-tech skills is essential for improving food security and economic stability.

Youth Coding Academy
In Uganda, where nearly 40% live in poverty, only 28% have internet access. The gap is even wider for rural youth, with just 19% having access to technology. Youth in rural areas, especially those from poor families, teenage mothers, orphans, refugees and survivors of abuse, face significant barriers to education and opportunities. FOYE is committed to changing this by building a Youth Coding Academy to empower these young people with tech skills. This academy will be a lifeline, opening doors to new opportunities and brighter futures. But we need your help. By donating, volunteering, or providing resources, you can help us make this vision a reality and ensure no young person is left behind in the digital age.