YAREN Organisation · Uganda
Creating Skills.Restoring Hope.
YAREN is helping teenage mothers build independent futures through tailoring, practical skills and livelihood training that can turn talent into sustainable income.
Empowering refugees and vulnerable communities in Uganda
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Our mission
We train and empower refugees and vulnerable populations with skills to become self reliant.
Our mission & vision
Fund the Work
Fund training, tools and mentorship that help refugees and vulnerable communities build self reliant futures.
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Join the Movement
Stand with refugee and host communities as they build skills, income, dignity and lasting Self Reliance.
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Share your time and skills to strengthen Community Led programmes and help build Self Reliance, one household at a time.
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Our Impact
From refugee initiative to lasting impact.
Since 2017, community action that began in Nakivale Refugee Settlement has grown into practical support across education, entrepreneurship, health, livelihoods and humanitarian response.
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Growth isn't just about numbers. It's about the people, the stories, and the impact we create together.
A word from our founder
Founder's note
My journey from community peacebuilding in South Kivu to rebuilding life as a refugee in Uganda shaped YAREN's belief in dignity, practical opportunity and local leadership. We work so refugees and vulnerable communities can turn their skills, ideas and determination into self reliant futures.
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Stories in their own words.
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Documented Impact
Report
Empowering Refugee Entrepreneurs. (Kyaka II Settlement)
October 1st, 2023
Report
Annual Report FY 2025-2026
June 10th, 2026
Report
Safe Water, Sanitation & Hygiene in Refugee Schools
December 7th, 2024
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Need to know
Frequently asked questions.
Clear answers about our programmes, enrollment, donations and ways to work with YAREN.
GeneralWho does YAREN support?
YAREN works with refugees and vulnerable host-community members in Uganda. Our programmes focus especially on young people, women and families who are working toward safer, more self reliant futures.
Support is shaped around practical community needs, including skills, livelihoods, education, wellbeing and community resilience.
ProgrammesWhich learning programmes can I join?
YAREN offers practical learning in areas such as computer literacy, English, programming and digital skills, vocational skills, entrepreneurship, leadership, psychosocial support and climate resilience.
Availability can change between intakes. Visit the programmes page to see which programmes are open for applications.
ProgrammesHow do I apply for a programme?
Open the programme application page and select “Open application form”. Fill in the Google Form, choose the programme you want and press Submit.
If you are unsure which programme is suitable, contact the YAREN team before submitting your application.
ContactWhere is YAREN based?
YAREN is based in Ndejje Kanaaba, Makindye Ssabagabo, Kampala, Uganda. We work with refugee and host communities in Kampala and other locations through programmes and partnerships.
DonationsHow can I support YAREN financially?
Use the Donate link on this website to give through YAREN's secure external donation page. Your contribution supports practical training, tools, education, livelihoods, health and community-led action.
For institutional support or a programme partnership, contact YAREN directly so the team can provide the appropriate information.