We are a locally led organization committed to empowering children, young people, and families through education, protection, opportunity, and community-driven change.
We believe that displacement should never determine a young person's future or limit their potential.
Education for Youth Empowerment (EYE) is a locally led, community-rooted organization founded in 2017 to respond to the challenges experienced by children, youth, and families affected by displacement and conflict.
From grassroots beginnings, our work has developed into an integrated approach that brings together education, child protection, livelihoods, peacebuilding, shelter support, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
We work alongside refugees and host communities, drawing on local knowledge, shared experiences, and the leadership of young people to create meaningful opportunities for lasting change.
Dignity and opportunity for every person
Meaningful participation of local communities
Sustainable solutions shaped by lived experience
Our mission and vision reflect a shared belief that every child and young person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the ability to shape their own future.
To help break the barriers created by displacement, poverty, and exclusion by expanding access to education, protection, and practical skills, enabling vulnerable children and young people to pursue meaningful opportunities with dignity and confidence.
A future in which children, youth, and families affected by displacement are resilient, supported by education and opportunity, and empowered to lead positive change within their communities.
Our values guide the way we engage communities, build relationships, make decisions, and deliver programs.
We believe education creates possibilities. By supporting inclusive learning, we help children and young people build knowledge, confidence, and opportunities.
We recognize young people as leaders and changemakers. Their ideas, experiences, and aspirations are essential to community development.
Compassion shapes how we respond to human needs, while courage inspires meaningful action in the face of difficult challenges.
We value collaboration, transparency, and shared ownership, recognizing that stronger communities are built through mutual trust.
We are committed to responsible leadership, honest communication, ethical practices, and accountability to the people and partners who place their trust in us.
People are at the heart of everything we do.
Our approach brings together community knowledge, practical partnerships, and integrated development interventions.
We believe that meaningful progress begins by understanding local priorities and working with communities to develop sustainable responses.
Community-led development
Listening to community members, families, youth leaders, and local stakeholders to understand priorities and shape practical responses together.
Addressing connected challenges through education, child protection, livelihoods, peacebuilding, WASH, shelter, and related development initiatives.
Strengthening the knowledge and skills of young people, educators, volunteers, and community leaders through training and mentorship.
Encouraging community ownership, resilience, and locally led solutions that continue creating value beyond individual projects.
Working with institutions, development organizations, local authorities, and community networks to strengthen and expand meaningful initiatives.
Our work is rooted in Uganda's West Nile region, where refugee and host communities continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, leadership, and determination.
With a presence in the Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement area, EYE works to strengthen opportunities for children, young people, and families through locally informed development initiatives.
Eden 6, Eden Zone
Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement
West Nile, Uganda
Behind every meaningful initiative are people who believe in the power of service, compassion, and community.
Our organization brings together committed leaders, educators, humanitarian professionals, youth advocates, and volunteers who share a common vision of opportunity and dignity.
Meet Our Team
