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Youth Skills IQ
Youth Skills IQ is a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering student and refugee youths in the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement with essential life skills. Led by dedicated blogger Manzi BIRAGUMA, we provide tailored guidance, resources, and insights to help young individuals overcome challenges, build resilience, and develop skills for a brighter future. Our mission is to equip youth with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed academically, socially, and professionally, even in the face of adversity. Through articles that address leadership, career development, emotional well-being, and more, Manzi BIRAGUMA shares stories and strategies that resonate with the unique experiences of refugee students. Join us in fostering a generation of informed, skilled, and empowered young people who are ready to shape their own destinies and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Category: Energy Essentials: Youth in a Power-Driven World/Manzi BIRAGUMA
Youth, Let’s Lead the Way in Turning Waste into Wealth and Clean Energy! By Claude TUYISHIME, Mentee Writers Hub/Real-World Physics Introduction Solid waste from homes and industries is often considered a nuisance, but it can be transformed into a valuable resource: fuel. This fuel can generate heat, light, and even power engines in homes, industries, and vehicles.…
Empowering Youth as Ambassadors of Change By Manzi BIRAGUMA, Youth Skills IQ/Energy Essentials: Youth in a Power-Driven World The community members of Kyaka II Refugee Settlement face an urgent challenge: the unsustainable use of limited energy resources. Practices such as leaving lights on during the day despite abundant natural light, keeping TVs, radios, and refrigerators…
“A Look into Uganda’s Resources and the Challenges in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement” By Manzi BIRAGUMA, Youth Skills IQ/Energy Essentials: Youth in a Power-Driven World Energy is an indispensable resource in Uganda, driving economic activities, powering homes, and supporting basic needs like cooking, lighting, and heating. Like many other developing countries, Uganda relies on a…
“In the Beginning, God Created Light” By Manzi BIRAGUMA, Youth Skills IQ/Energy Essentials: Youth in a Power-Driven World Imagine the first moments of creation, as described in the Bible: “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light” (Genesis 1:3). With this act, light brought warmth, clarity, and life itself, setting the foundation…