Children reading books during a Suubi literacy session

Suubi Youth Empowerment Initiative Uganda is a youth-led, non-profit organization (NGO) focused on providing youth and children with access to learning materials and information. We operate at the grassroots level to bridge educational gaps in underserved communities, ensuring that young learners develop essential literacy and digital skills.

We provide reading materials, educational tools, and technology-based training programs to equip young learners with the skills they need to thrive in the modern world.

Our work focuses on empowering children and youth with the skills, opportunities, and support they need to learn, grow, and thrive. When young people have access to literacy, life skills, digital skills, and safe learning spaces, they become confident, capable, and active contributors to their communities.

Our main areas of focus

  • 1Improving literacy and learning outcomes for children at the community level
  • 2Building digital and 21st-century skills among youth
  • 3Creating safe, supportive environments where children can learn without barriers
  • 4Strengthening families and communities to support young people’s education and growth

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 1 – No PovertyCreating a stable foundation for youth to pursue education and careers
SDG 4 – Quality EducationInclusive and quality education for lifelong learning
SDG 5 – Gender EqualityEqual opportunities for all youth regardless of gender
SDG 8 – Decent WorkSkills and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods

Our Team

Richard Wafula

Founder & Executive Director

Community development practitioner with over eight years of hands-on experience driving positive change across grassroots communities.

Esther Tibesigwa

Co-founder & Executive Secretary

Holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education from Makerere University and serves as Board Secretary.

Anitah Atuhire

Chairperson

Entrepreneur and businesswoman in Kampala whose social enterprise works to empower girls economically.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To empower young people and children through education, digital literacy, and life skills development, providing them with the tools, opportunities, and support they need to build sustainable livelihoods and become active contributors to their communities.

Our Vision

A society where every young person has the knowledge, skills, and confidence to reach their full potential, break the cycle of poverty, and lead positive change in their communities.

Support our work

Help us give more children access to books, digital skills and safe learning spaces.

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