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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.
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“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…
Transforming Trauma into Understanding: Supporting Refugee Youth Beyond Behavior By Christella LUMAMBA, Mentee Writers Hub/GBV & Youth Rights Awareness The hallways and classrooms of our schools witness many behaviors from refugee youth that alarm teachers, parents, and students alike: anger outbursts, disrespectful language toward teachers, drug use, and even physical confrontations. Many of these young…
Invitation to Kyaka II Refugee Community: Building a Future of Equality and Ending Violence By: Christella LUMAMBA Dear Friends and Fellow Refugees, My name is Christella LUMAMBA, and I am a Senior 5 student at BUKERE Secondary School, as well as a proud contributor to the Youth Skills IQ blog. I am writing to invite…
Invitation to Embrace the Culture of Reading: A Message to BUKERE Secondary School and Kyaka II Refugee Youth Dear Students of BUKERE Secondary School and Youth of Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Today’s fast-paced world, where distractions are only a tap away, we often forget the immense power of reading. Whether it’s exploring new ideas, gaining…
Hey there, future leaders of Kyaka II Refugee Settlement! Do you ever wonder how some people manage to save money, make smart purchases, or even start businesses while you’re still trying to figure out the basics of money? We get it—it’s not always easy to make sense of finances, especially when life throws so many…
“Sharpen Your Writing Skills and Excel in English Literature with Mentorship Guidance” Manzi BIRAGUMA, Youth Skills IQ/Mentee Writers Hub ________________________ Are you a secondary student in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement with a passion for writing? Do you dream of mastering English literature and expressing your ideas through powerful stories, essays, or poems? The Mentee Writers…