Essential Facts

WHAT:

Non-profit, NGO, registered in Uganda, operating country wide.

WHEN:

Established in 2009

WHERE:

Headquartered in the capital Kampala, Uganda;
Plot 1562, Odur Lane Ntinda-Kiwatule

WHO:

- Highschool Students
- University Students
- Graduates and
- Youth out of School

HOW:

- Youth Leadership Development and Mentorship
- Debate/Dialogue Programs
- SDGs Awareness
- Advocacy
- Youth Festivals
- Livelihood Support Programs
- Research

MORE ABOUT HOW WE WORK

Our Vision:

A society where young people have limitless opportunities and dignity.

Our Mission

To create dynamic spaces to unlock young people’s (15-29) full potential to utilize opportunities and improve their wellbeing.

Core Values

Excellence: Committed to high standards of professionalism in whatever we do,
Equity: We treat each individual fairly and impartially,
Dynamism: Ability to adapt to new changes.
Accountability: We maintain an open-door policy in whatever we do.

Our Staff

Wakibu Bunnya

Team Leader

Joel Baliruno

Head of Programs

Rashidah Kakimba

Finance and Administration

Margaret Nankya

Finance & Administration

Ashraf Kakaire

Communication and Partnerships

Rebecca Nabejja

Communications Officer

Akol Elizabeth

Communications Assistant

Brenda Namuwonge

Monitoring & Evaluation

Arthur Ssozi

STEM Trainer

Nakato Rehema

Programs Officer

Barbara Mutesi

Programs Officer - Finance

Hadija Nanfuka

Support Staff

Moses Wafula

Bus Driver

Ashraf Ssebunya

Driver

Trustees/Co-Founders

Wakibu Bunnya

Co-founder

Having been raised from one of the most underprivileged slums in Kampala, Wakibu believes that no other child or youth should go through the challenges of growing up in a slum and has therefore dedicated his time and abilities to becoming a model for leadership and an agent of change for young people. Since 2008 Wakibu has been working directly with youth focused organizations in diverse fields ranging from fundraising, formal debate training/facilitation, organizational management, community organizing, youth events planning and policy analysis.

In 2009 Wakibu founded Open Space Centre where he currently oversees various youth programs as the Team Leader. Also a member of the Young Leaders Think Tank for Policy Alternatives, Wakibu regularly comments and contributes to youth policy discourse in various fields.

Wakibu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Land and Engineering Surveying from Makerere University.