Youth Income Opportunities
YIOCA
Circular-economy livelihoods — Black Soldier Fly farming, aquaculture and market waste-to-value.
Explore the clusterWhat we do
Four clusters. One mission.
Our 2025–2029 strategy organises the work into four clusters of action, each designed to move young people from the margins to the centre of decision-making.
Clusters of action
Interconnected by design.
Civic awareness creates the demand. Participation opens the door. Accountability keeps it open. Income makes the work sustainable for young people.
Civic Awareness
CACA
Helping residents of Busia know their rights, obligations and power as citizens.
Explore the clusterCitizen Participation
CIPCA
Opening real seats at decision-making tables for young people and their communities.
Explore the clusterCitizen-led Accountability
CLACA
Community scorecards and youth monitors keeping public services honest.
Explore the clusterHow we deliver
A volunteer-led model.
All members of ABENENGO FOR DEVELOPMENT are volunteers. Delivery capacity comes from young people trained through the Youth Leadership Structure, supported by a small secretariat and volunteer experts.
See how we work
17 VYDGs
Village Youth Discussion Groups formed through My ACT
In practice
What the clusters look like on the ground.
30Apr 2026
Civic & Governance
Samia Youth Leadership Summit
The Samia Youth Leadership Council was unveiled before 35 elected young leaders.
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20–24Dec 2025
Sports & Talent
2nd Annual Basketball Festival
Cannons took the crown in a bigger second edition that drew teams from Bunyala.
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Jun2025
Youth & Livelihoods
Sustainable aquaculture training
Young fish traders trained for no-interest loans to grow their businesses.
Read the recapGet involved
There is a place for you here.
Give a Saturday, fund an activity, or open a door for a young person in Busia County.
