Bridging opportunities for effective and productive livelihoods of youth prison inmates and ex-inmates in northern Uganda is a three-year action implemented by Advance Afrika in partnership with Edukans and Uganda Prison Service with support from European Union. The action inspires a contribution towards economic development in northern Uganda by promoting the economic empowerment and participation of youth prison inmates and ex-inmates in Amuru, Gulu and Kitgum districts.
The overall objective of the action is to strengthen youth engagement in social, economic and political opportunities to realize their full potential and meaningfully contribute to economic development in northern Uganda by.
- Improving youth ex-inmate’s business skills and access to economic opportunities
- Improving youth ex-inmate’s participation in political activities and access to justice
- Proactively embracing the integration of youth ex-inmates into communities.