Network for Active Citizens -NAC

NAC was founded after youth groups formerly beneficiaries of Active Citizen Program funded by British Council and Young at Heart Project funded by Oxfam came together to amplify the legacy the two projects had created in their communities to benefit other youth in Uganda and Globally. NAC has since evolved to be an Indigenous National, Not for Profit, Community-Driven Development and advocacy organization working with citizens and community -based organizations to amplify their voices to influence local, national governance and development processes. We exist to influence pro-development programs, policies, empower citizens to peacefully co-exist and work towards sustainable development of their communities’ works with communities to enhance a community led social development approach to influence pro-development programs and policies, build capacities of citizens in the communities for positive transformation among vulnerable communities and social enterprise development as a sustainability strategy for socio economic well-being of poor and marginalized women and youth. NAC envisions a world where citizens are empowered to engage peacefully and effectively for the sustainable development of their communities. NAC’s mission is to work with partners and communities to promote meaningful young peoples’ participation in the socio-economic and civic wellbeing for community transformation. In this quest, NAC primary programs focus on (a) Community Journalists program, (b) School of Local Governance and Budget Advocacy (SLOGBAA), (c) Climate Smart Social Enterprises, and (d) Civic Tech 4 Budget Advocacy and Accountability (CIBAA), all targeting young people below the age of 35 years. NAC’s areas of interventions encompass youth livelihoods and skills development, Sexual Reproductive Health and Education for Adolescent Girls, Youth and Women (AGYW), Climate Change, Education and Youth Civic Engagement.