Over 6578+ Youth Annually
Who we are
We are an organisation that believes in nurturing and expanding opportunities for young people to enhance their potential. Founded in 2009, Open Space Centre is a non-partisan, not for profit youth agency whose work focuses on the broadening of space and opportunities for young people to unlock their full potential through debate and leadership skills enhancement
Essential Facts about Open Space Youth
Our impact to the community
Through our various programs we have reached many youths in the community and have had a positive impact.
Programs & Initiatives
Meaningful Youth Participation program
The Meaningful Youth Participation Program (MYPP) is a highly targeted program that seeks to contribute to the attainment of an effective, accountable, and transparent local government that is representative of youth at all levels...
The Nile Explorer Bus Program
Open Space Center, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Uganda is implementing the Nile Explorer Bus a mobile programming platform.
The Nile Explorer Youth Summits (NEYS)
The Nile Explorer students’ Leadership Retreat is designed to complement the training that takes place during the week-long bus stop sessions within the schools. The main objective of the Nile Explorer students’retreat is to nurture outstanding young leaders...
Localizing the SDGs
Open Space Center with support from Crossing Borders, has been implementing the Localizing SDGs project that is centered around creating a deep-rooted understanding of...
The Youth debate support program
Open Space Centre with support from the US Embassy in Uganda has been implementing the Youth Debate support program in schools/communities and institutions of learning across Uganda...
University Debate Nationals
UDN is the biggest annual debate gathering bringing together over 200 students from more than 20 tertiary institutions in Uganda for competitive debating, public speaking and public policy discourse.
Philanthropy for Development
Open Space Centre with support from the Uganda National NGO Forum implemented the Give for Good Campaign that was aimed at meaningfully engaging youth in community philanthropy awareness and initiatives in their communities...
The Green Eco-lab project
The Green Eco lab project is a 5-month pilot project that will be implemented in rural schools/communities. The project will establish a unique Green Eco-lab that will suffice as a unique; learning and demonstration center...
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