A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATION

Youth Initiative for Health and Community Empowerment (YIHCOE)

We are a community-based, not-for-profit, registered organization that advocates for the health and social-oriented human rights of key populations.

ABOUT US

Advocating for health & social rights

FOR KEY POPULATIONS

Youth Initiative for Health and Community Empowerment (YIHCOE) is a community-based, not-for-profit, registered organization. It was established in 2016 to advocate for the health, social-oriented human rights of key populations. We operate within the Greater Masaka region to increase accessibility to service delivery through raisingawareness, sharing information, trainings, innovations, timely intervention, and partnerships aimed at addressing the social conditions that hinder the well-being of key populations. 

HELPING MARGINALISED PERSONS

To live Healthy, Positve and Sustainable Lives

Our Mission

To increase accessibility to service delivery for key populations to address the social conditions that hinder their well-being.

Our Vision

To see a community where all key populations especially the transgender community live healthy, positive and sustainable lives.

Our Uniqueness

We are driven by a vision to see a community where all marginalized persons live healthy, positive, and sustainable lives, as well as hold power.

OUR ACTIVITIES

Get involved and make a difference.

Dialogues

Drop-In Center

Skills Development

Raising Awareness

Community Sunday

Vocational Training

Referrals & Linkages

Community-Led Monitoring

Dialogues

Drop-In Center

Skills Development

Raising Awareness

Community Sunday

Vocational Training

Referrals & Linkages

Community-Led Monitoring

Dialogues

Drop-In Center

Skills Development

Raising Awareness

Community Sunday

Vocational Training

Referrals & Linkages

Community-Led Monitoring

OUR IMPACT

We've reached more than 1000 marginalized persons

We are a beacon of hope for the transgender community, offering vital support, advocacy, and resources. We’ve empowered several individuals with healthcare, legal aid, and education. Our work has led to increased visibility, acceptance, and policy changes, reducing stigma and enhancing lives.