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The youth in Igara west want support from the Government
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By Mwijukuru wa Kibondo
Bushenyi - Ghetto youth from Igara West in Bushenyi District are crying out for government support, citing neglect and exclusion from vital programs designed to uplift their lives. Despite various initiatives aimed at empowering young people in the district, these youth feel left behind, particularly in relation to the Parish Development Model (PDM) and the Youth Livelihood Program (YLP).
"The PDM, intended to transform rural economies, seems to have bypassed ghetto youth in our constituency, leaving us without access to crucial resources and opportunities," said Kibirige Ibrahim, President of Bushenyi Ghetto Youth.
Boniface Tugume addressing the ghetto youth from Igara west
During a meeting of ghetto youth organized by Boniface Tugume at Gongo Village in Kyamuhunga Town Council, the youth expressed frustration that the Youth Livelihood Program, which aims to provide young people with skills and capital to start income-generating projects, has failed to reach this marginalized group. As a result, many are struggling to make ends meet, with some turning to informal and often precarious means of survival.
"We are calling on the government to intervene and provide us with the support and resources we desperately need," said Sande Brian, one of the ghetto youth.
Forgotten: Ghetto Youth
In a region where President Museveni has been drumming up support, the youth's appeal seems to have fallen on deaf ears. However, Boniface Tugume, a dedicated leader, has pledged to support the ghetto youth in Igara West. "By supporting these young individuals, we can foster a sense of responsibility and encourage them to become productive members of their communities," Tugume said.
Tugume has empowered seven ghetto youth groups from the towns of Akashanda, Nyabubare, Kizinda, Butare, and Mashonga with 500,000 Ugandan shillings each as startup capital through village saving schemes. The Ghetto Youth Chairman, Ibrahim Kibirige, urged unity among members to fully benefit from government programs designed to uplift their socio-economic status.
"Unity is crucial in ensuring that the ghetto youth can collectively tap into government initiatives, such as the PDM and YLP," he said.
During the same meeting, the ghetto youth publicly endorsed President Museveni, demonstrating their trust in his leadership.
"We urge our fellow youth not to be exploited by opportunistic politicians who prioritize their own interests over the welfare of the youth," they said.
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