The overall goal of TeamUp is to reach and support young women and men in Mityana district through improved health and hygiene behaviors, increased income from agriculture and civic engagement.
TeamUp Uganda is a cross-sectoral approach to development cooperation initiated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and managed as well as co-financed through three foundations, Deutsche StiftungWeltbevölkerung (DSW), Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) and Siemens Stiftung. Three local organizations, Action 4 Health Uganda (A4HU), Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) and Whave Solutions unite their expertise, networks and resources to implement the program in the sectors of Agriculture, Water and Health.
TeamUp applies a holistic approach that integrates socio-economic, health, educational and infrastructural aspects to enable young people between the ages of 15-30 years to be economically productive, take part in public life and policy development, and lead healthy, self-determined lives.
TeamUp started as a pilot program in five sub-counties of Mityana District in September 2018. The pilot phase reached about 50,000 young people and ended in April 2022. In September 2022, the program expanded to cover ten sub-counties in Mityana and two in Kassanda district. The current phase will be concluded in April 2026.
Target population
Our primary target population is young people aged 15 to 30 years. In total, TeamUp aims to reach 9,024 direct beneficiaries and about 290,000 indirect beneficiaries across five districts including Mityana, Kassanda, Nakaseke, Kyegegwa and Kikuube by April 2026. The target population includes out-of-school and in-school youth, young farmers, and youth in water and sanitation committees. Indirect beneficiaries total 27,300 in agriculture, 187,500 in water and 5,000 in health.
Uganda has one of the youngest and fastest growing populations worldwide and as a result, faces significant challenges in meeting the needs of the youth. The Uganda Youth Policy of 2016 recognises that youth development is severely constrained by poverty, inadequate education and skills, and limited work opportunities.
Due to Mityana district’s proximity to Kampala city, rural – urban migration is a major problem. This leads to missed development opportunities that would directly be beneficial to the youth and the District in general. The youth need to be equipped with the right skills in order to fulfil their potential in a rural context.
The overall goal of TeamUp is to reach and support young women and men in Mityana district through improved health and hygiene behaviors, increased income from agriculture and civic engagement.
To achieve these goals, the program is working in three thematic areas:
The promotion of Gender equality cuts across all program interventions.
Youth (young men and women) in rural Uganda have an enhanced quality of life, and regional and national stakeholders actively promote cross-sector collaboration across Uganda.
Inspired Youth Define their Future.
Our ethical commitment to beneficiaries lies at the very core of our mission. We prioritize the well-being, dignity, and empowerment of the individuals and communities we serve. Our approach is rooted in respect, transparency, and inclusivity, ensuring that beneficiaries are active participants in decision-making processes that affect their lives. We maintain the highest standards of accountability and integrity in all our interactions, striving to build trusting relationships anchored in fairness, honesty, and empathy. Our aim is to not only provide immediate support but also to foster long-term sustainable positive change, while upholding the ethical principles that underpin our values.