About UYDEL
Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL), based in Kampala, Uganda, addresses socio-economic challenges facing disadvantaged children and youth aged 10-24. With 13 youth-friendly centres across eight districts, UYDEL provides vocational training, life skills, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education, and psychosocial support. It focuses on rehabilitation, reintegration, and economic empowerment, whilst also partnering with various stakeholders to amplify its impact.
Project evaluated: the EASY U25 project II
The EASY U25 Project II targeted vulnerable youth aged 12-25 in Kampala’s urban slums, with a focus on empowerment through enhancing vocational skills, fostering entrepreneurship, promoting sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and improving personal development.
Project goals:
- To improve vocational skills and business opportunities.
- To increase access to SRH services and knowledge.
- To promote self-reliance and informed decision-making.
Activities included:
- Vocational training in tailoring, hairdressing, carpentry, and electronics repair.
- Entrepreneurship training and support for business start-ups.
- SRH education and service access campaigns.
- Psychosocial support and life skills development.
This case study outlines the midline evaluation findings of the project.
8 case studies on participatory evaluation of practice
Local civil society organisations (CSOs) hold a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting vulnerable children and families in their communities. The Family for Every Child Alliance of 51 local CSOs and our network of partners provide innovative and contextualised solutions to improve outcomes for children and families.
In 2024, we supported eight local CSOs using participatory methodologies to evaluate their projects and programmes across various thematic areas based on our Toolkit for Participatory Evaluation of Practice. We organised our findings into eight case studies that capture the processes, tools, and outcomes they undertook, highlighting the strength of local practices and reflecting on the value of meaningful participation in evaluations. You can read all the case studies here.
