Programs
Our Programs
Explore what we do at Mtindo Network Development Initiative
Business Training & Enterprise Development
Across Africa, over 20% of working-age adults start a new business, and 75% of youth plan to launch one within five years (Brookings Foresight Africa 2024). Mtindo is equipping youth with skills, mentorship, and tools to successfully start and grow their businesses.
Free Enterprise Advocacy
In Uganda, over 700,000 graduates enter the job market annually, yet only about 90,000 secure formal employment. (Source: Mastercard Foundation & NPA Monitor). We champion free enterprise by creating platforms that connect young entrepreneurs with resources, networks, and opportunities to thrive economically.
Climate Adaptation & Resilience Training
Africa has one of the world’s youngest populations, with nearly 60% under 25, who face disproportionate risks from climate change, including extreme weather, food insecurity, and economic instability (Journal of African Development, 2023). Mtindo trains youth in practical climate adaptation and resilience strategies to protect communities and livelihoods.
Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) Advocacy
According to the 2022 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS 2022), about 23.5% of girls aged 15–19 have begun childbearing (UNICEF) . Mtindo is empowering youth through SRHR education, awareness campaigns, and youth-friendly dialogues, equipping them with knowledge and resources to make informed choices and build healthier futures.
Mental Health Advocacy
Around 12% of Ugandans face mental health challenges, yet access to services is limited. According to the 2024 National Household Survey and health reporting, about 12 % of the population in Uganda were identified as facing probable mental‑health challenges in the latest national data, showing a significant mental health burden in the country.