Youth Sport Uganda

Unverified non-profit organisation

Youth Sport Uganda (YSU) is a “sports for development” organization based in Kampala, Uganda. YSU runs sports programmes for young boys and girls from impoverished backgrounds which provide stability, opportunity and a chance to excel. Since 2006, YSU has helped thousands of children from different social, economic and religious backgrounds form friendships and, crucially, learn important health issues including HIV/AIDs awareness. YSU also promotes health and education messages to children across the country.

Year established

2006

Organisation annual cash turnover (in US$ equivalent)

Less than 500,000

Participant in relevant networks

Sports for Development Network

Further information


About this organisation

Partnership types

Advocacy of global issues; Project funding

Regions / countries / territories

Africa: Uganda

Global issues

Children, youth and family welfare; Education and training; HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria,...show all (4)

Goods categories

Apparel & fashion; Arts, crafts & toys; Books & audiovisual; Computer...show all (11)

Disasters

East Africa Drought; Uganda: Floods and Landslides - Mar 2010; Uganda: Cholera Outbreak...show all (3)