Core Programs
Youth Empowerment & Skills
Looking to equip youth with skills for employment?
Overview
Vocational and entrepreneurship training for out-of-school youth aged 14–35.
We empower out-of-school youth from refugee and host communities with vocational, entrepreneurship, and life skills to enhance employability, self-reliance, and sustainable livelihoods.
What it delivers
- Vocational and entrepreneurship training
- Employability and life skills development
- Support to out-of-school youth aged 14–35
- Youth economic empowerment initiatives
What sets it apart
- Targets both refugee and host community youth
- Connects training to real livelihood pathways
- Builds self-reliance and business skills
- Age-appropriate, community-embedded delivery
Community-centred programs that address the root causes of vulnerability.
JOHI delivers integrated programs across seven technical areas — from youth skills development and health to protection, livelihoods, WASH, shelter, and education. Every intervention is designed with communities, not for them, using participatory approaches that promote ownership, sustainability, and accountability.
JOHI works with both refugee and host communities across Kitgum, Lamwo, Kikuube, Arua, and Kiryandongo.
Assess
Conduct participatory needs assessments with community members.
Design
Co-design programs with communities, local authorities, and partners.
Implement
Deliver targeted interventions through trained community facilitators.
Monitor
Track progress against indicators through community-led M&E.
Scale
Document, learn, and expand what works to reach more people.
Community-Led Advocacy
JOHI facilitates community-led advocacy and strengthens citizen engagement to improve service delivery and accountability at local and national levels.
- Citizen engagement and civic participation
- Accountability mechanisms for service delivery
- Policy advocacy for vulnerable populations
Partnership Development
We collaborate with government institutions, civil society organizations, development actors, and community stakeholders to achieve sustainable and scalable impact.
- Partnerships with government and local authorities
- Civil society and NGO coordination
- International development partner engagement
Cross-Cutting Inclusion
Gender, disability inclusion, environmental stewardship, and social cohesion are mainstreamed across all JOHI interventions.
- Gender sensitivity and women's empowerment
- Disability inclusion in all programs
- Environmental stewardship and sustainability
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Let's Build Resilient Communities Together
Whether you are a donor, development partner, government agency, or community organization — JOHI welcomes collaboration to expand our reach and deepen our impact. Get in touch to explore how we can work together.
Reach out — we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you are a potential partner, donor, community member, or just want to learn more about JOHI's work, we are here to listen and respond.