Who We Are
Our Identity
Youth of the Twenty First Century Organisation (YOTTCO) is a youth-focused organisation founded in 2012 in Kampala, Uganda established to empower youth with relevant skills for better health choices and self-reliance.
We are a youth organisation committed to creating meaningful solutions that empower adolescents and youth to live healthy, independent, and purpose-driven lives.
Why We Exist
We exist to create opportunities for vulnerable urban youth to develop trade, financial resource base and entrepreneurship skills to be self-reliant and healthy.
The result?
Youth frustration
Vulnerability
Missed opportunities
Broken dreams
YOTTCO exists to change that.
We exist to:
Equip youth with practical and market-relevant skills
Empower them with health knowledge
Build their talents and confidence
Create pathways for opportunity and growth
Who We Serve
We work with adolescents and youth aged 10–30 years, focusing especially on those most vulnerable and underserved, including:
- Unemployed youth
- Out-of-school youth
- Refugee youth
- Youth with disabilities
- Youth from disadvantaged households
- Unemployed graduates
- In-school youth at risk
Where We Work
YOTTCO has been primarily operating in Kampala District, with a strong presence in urban and peri-urban communities. In the new strategy 2025-2027, we shall be open to expanding to different districts & refugee settlements as partnerships will guide.
Our programs are rooted in community engagement, collaboration, and youth participation.
Our Approach
Our work is practical, youth-centered, inclusive, and transformational.
Practical Skills Training
Hands-on entrepreneurship and vocational training to build employable and business skills.
Youth Engagement & Participation
We involve young people in designing and shaping solutions.
Awareness & Behavior Change
We use peer engagement and communication strategies to promote positive life choices.
Talent & Creative Development
We use sports, arts, music, dance and drama as platforms for empowerment and growth.
Collaborations & Partnerships
We work with stakeholders to expand impact and sustainability.
Our Legal Status
YOTTCO is legally registered and recognized.
Registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) on the 16th Day August 2017 (Reg. No 800200000414137)
This legal foundation strengthens our accountability, governance, and operational credibility.
