Young Agro-Green Africa Network
We are registered with Uganda Registration Service Bureau (URSB) as a company limited by Guarantee Reg. No. 80010001262732. At Kasese district as a Community-Based Organization (NY/CBS/301) with the Kasese Municipality, and Kasese District Local Government with Reg. no. CBO/2000
We amplify community voices
Welcome to the Young Agro-Green Africa Network (YAGANET), the hope of climate justice, dedicated to eco-friendly community-led initiatives empowering communities to lead in transforming agricultural systems, ensuring food and nutrition security, access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and fostering Green Business resilience and sustainable economic development among young people and women in the face of climate change. At YAGANET, we amplify community voices and actions in the global fight against climate change, ensuring their needs and perspectives are at the forefront of climate justice efforts. Recognizing that disproportionate impact of climate change on poor communities, our programs also address the interconnectedness between climate change, gender dynamics, and financial inclusion. By promoting gender equality and empowering women and youth recover from extreme weather events and climate-related emergencies, our advocacy efforts highlight the importance of inclusive practices including access to financial services and marketable green skills innovations that enhances resilience in a changing world. Join us at YAGANET as we empower communities, promote sustainable practices, and build resilience to climate change, ensuring a better future for generations to come.
Our Story
In Uganda's Rwenzori sub-region, communities face economic limitations, climate change impacts, gender disparities, and rely heavily on natural resources. Founded in 2016, Young Agro-Green Africa Network (YAGANET) integrates climate change into all facets of community development. By promoting sustainable farming, eco-friendly economic empowerment, and food security. Offering mentorships, green skills innovation, and advocating for inclusive nutrition and access to water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practices, recognizing their critical role in enhancing community resilience to climate-related challenges. YAGANET's holistic approach addresses the intersectionality of climate change, agribusiness, green-entrepreneurship and WASH practices, fostering a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future for all young people in the region and Uganda at large.
Our vision
Empowered and resilient young people-led sustainable transformation.
Our Mission
Enable young people to initiate, own and effectively lead climate resilient enterprises that promotes equality, builds communities and transform lives.
Years of transforming lives
Our core values
Scope of Work
YAGANET has strong linkages with community-based initiatives. We operate in the Rwenzori sub region, and our head offices located in Kasese district, known for championing Community-Led Development (CLD) practices.
Our recent partnerships
Innovation Village
Equip 20,000 youth with practical business skills in sectors.
MARU
Environmental conservation and climate action campaign
Global Greengrants Fund
Enhancing Disability Inclusion in Climate Actions
Dentollion Hub
1 million trees planted in schools, areas affected by floods
MCLD and The Hunger Project
Mapped and assessed 100 Households of person living with disabilities on food, Nutrition, and WASH practices.
Global Greengrants Fund
Promoting Climate Adaptive Livelihood Options for 100 households of PWDs
Our Partners
We collaborate with partners who share our vision to build communities and transform lives.
Get Involved
Join YAGANET and help make a real difference in our communities! By getting involved, you can support sustainable farming, learn green skills, and boost eco-friendly businesses.