Our Story
Founded in 2017 by Muganuzi Mushongole Adonis, YAREN began as a divine revelation calling to protect human dignity and create safe spaces for at-risk communities. From humble beginnings in Nakivale refugee settlement as Young African Refugees Entrepreneurs Network, as a community Based-Organization. We have grown into a national refugee-led organization serving thousands across multiple settlements, including Kampala. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, we stood strong, emerging more determined to make a lasting difference through structured initiatives in education, health, water and sanitation, women and youth empowerment, and humanitarian aid.
Our Journey of Impact 2018-2025
2018-2019: Foundation Years
Launched SGBV prevention, youth education support, and English language programs. Trained 115 women in mental health, supported 98 youth in identifying needs, and empowered communities in peace and conflict resolution
Distributed 20 Sawyer water filters to schools and health centers, trained 32 women in sustainable liquid soap businesses, and fought cholera through massive soap distribution reaching 1,800+ people.
2018-2019: Foundation Years
2023: Advocacy & Growth
Organized World Water Day dialogue reaching 120 stakeholders, aired on national television. Empowered 223 teen mothers through comprehensive livelihood programs, including tailoring and reproductive health education.
2024: Digital Transformation
2025: Consultancy & Service Delivery
Launched online presence through website development and strengthened partnerships for fundraising, fiscal sponsorship, and program sustainability to expand our reach and impact.
Our consultancy and service delivery model successfully supported Youth African Action Network (AYAN) across 5 cohorts in 2025, training over 200 refugee and host community entrepreneurs.
2026 No prediction, but our plan to 2028 will do
Team
Meet the leaders driving change at Yaren Organisation Ltd
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