Posted on August, 14, 2017 at 11:30 am
The youth in Uganda are set to receive $19m (Shs68.4b) for agri-business development in East African Youth Inclusion Programme (EAYIP). The programme, founded in 2016 by Heifer International, a non- government organization in Uganda, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation seeks to empower and equip 25000 economically disadvantaged youth aged between 18 to 24 years (15000 in Uganda and Tanzania) with funds and training that will see more young people take up agri-business. The project which started in 2016 and is projected to end in 2021, targets six districts; Amuria, Bugiri, Kiboga, luwero, Ngora and Wakiso to create employment and development opportunities in the diary sector and other agricultural value chains. Addressing the media, Heifer International director William Matovu, said the youth in Uganda below 25 years do not consider agriculture as a potential career path. This he said, compelled the organization to secure Shs3.6b ($1m) and also 64.8b ($18m) from Master card Foundation to benefit
Source: New Vision | Monday 14 August 2017 | Page 37