About KAYEN
Karamoja Youth Empowerment Network (KAYEN) is an indigenous community-based organisation founded in 2011 to support and complement the work of other development actors and government programs in promoting peace, sustainable livelihoods, and rights for marginalised communities in Karamoja.
Our Vision
Empowering women and youth in Karamoja to live peaceful, healthy, and prosperous lives through education and skills development.
Our Mission
To empower women and youth in Karamoja through education and skills development, creating opportunities for them to live peaceful, healthy, and prosperous lives.
Our Core Values
These values guide our work and ensure that we are well-positioned to make a positive impact in the lives of women and youth in Karamoja.
Gender Equity and Diversity
KAYEN is committed to promoting equality and inclusiveness, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of women and all members of the community are taken into account in our work.
Transparency and Accountability
We are committed to being transparent and accountable in our work, ensuring that we operate in a manner that is open and honest, and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.
Teamwork and Integrity
KAYEN values teamwork and cooperation, and is committed to working with others in a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect to achieve our goals. We also place a high value on integrity.
Strategic Intervention Areas
KAYEN focuses on four key areas to address the most pressing challenges facing communities in Karamoja.
Livelihood
Food security, climate change mitigation, and environment management
Protection
Human rights, gender-based violence prevention, and child protection
Health Justice
Nutrition, HIV/TB prevention, reproductive health, and animal health
Education
Youth skilling and formal education from pre-primary to tertiary
Get in Touch
Contact us to learn more about our work or get involved in our programs.
Phone
+256 (0) 701 886 222
kayenorganisation.org
Location
Moroto, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit