Kampala, UGANDA - According to the United Nations (UN), Uganda is still a part of the least developing countries and, just like most countries, is subsequently characterized by slow development due to several issues like escalating poverty, hunger, high rate
Read MoreKampala, UGANDA - Open Space Center was formed in 2009 as a youth-led agency focused on providing opportunities for developing the expressive and debate capabilities of young people previously excluded from the frontiers of public decision-making. Open Space has over
Read MoreKampala, UGANDA - From 19th to 22nd April 2022, Open Space, under the Nile Explorer Bus project powered by the U.S. Mission Uganda, conducted a students’ leadership retreat for a total of 25 enthusiastic students. Two students each were selected
Read MoreKampala, UGANDA - Our world today is undeniably digital. Digital technologies have advanced more rapidly than any innovation in our history – reaching around 50% of the developing world's population in only two decades and transforming societies. A core principle
Read MoreKampala, UGANDA - The interested youth today find inspiration and motivation for leadership in so many brackets ranging from power and wealth, to simply holding titles and maintaining a reputation. However, although over 50% join politics with the aim of
Read MoreKampala, UGANDA - On 25th March 2022, Open Space held an experience sharing session at the KCCA Lubaga Division Urban Council Offices, Kampala, for the beneficiaries of the Meaningful Youth Participation Project (MYPP) from three districts; Kampala, Mukono, and Wakiso.
Read MoreKampala, UGANDA - Before the strike of the COVID-19 pandemic, underserved communities in Uganda were already victims of malaria, HIV/AIDS, the vice of Gender-Based Violence in both schools and communities, and above all the poor education system - issues that
Read MoreIt is a common saying that if you want something done, you ought to do it yourself. The youth in Uganda have oftentimes been a victim of the poor decisions made by the country heads and country representatives. This is
Read MoreKampala, UGANDA - On 21st December, 2021, Open Space Center in partnership with Uganda National NGO Forum convened the first-ever “2021 Philanthropy Symposium under the Theme: “Giving For Good” at the Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi. The event featured a face-to-face
Read MoreKampala, UGANDA - Open Space Centre, in partnership with the National Youth Council and with support from the British High Commission, hosted a national level Africa Youth Day symposium on 1st November 2021, at Fairway Hotel Kampala. The event kicked
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