Our Laudato Youth are inspired by the innovation and sustainability efforts of Kiira Motors Corporation, which is shaping the reduction of carbon emissions in Uganda and beyond. When they talk of “The Future is Green, The Future is Now,” our youth talk of Laudato Youth “United for Climate Action, The Time is Now.” Together, for a greener tomorrow. Our young people are keenly analyzing the waste management challenge in our Country and are thinking of ways they could develop a motor solution that could manage waste and conserve the environment.
Laudato Youth integrating Uganda’s New Curriculum
to enable learners advance practical innovative environmental solutions.
Together for A Greener Tomorrow: Laudato Youth inspiring Climate Action through Uniting in Laudato Si Clubs
Uganda’s Electric Buses: A Dream Come True for Laudato Youth and other Environmental Enthusiasts
Jinja is stepping into the future with a groundbreaking initiative that promises to transform public transport in Uganda and set a precedent for sustainable travel nationwide. Over the weekend of the 23rd of Nov 2024, E-Bus Xpress launched its innovative electric bus service, marking a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to eco-friendly transportation.
The E-Bus Xpress fleet is made up of Kayoola EVS electric buses, which are designed to operate without emitting any harmful pollutants. This means riders can enjoy a serene and comfortable journey while contributing to a cleaner environment.
Our Club’s President honored at the National Girl Child Championship Awards.
Every year, Uganda commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11th. As part of this celebration, Kaleke Kasome and its partners organize the National Girl Championship Awards. A ceremony took place on October 10th every year in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, and the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Secretariat within the Office of the Prime Minister, to honor girls who have made a significant impact in society and our nation.
To hope and act with Creation
This year’s Season of Creation, we are embarking on reducing our carbon footprint through activities within our means. We will enhance our One Million Tree Planting Drive. On 1 September we held a creation care Mass for the prayer of the care for creatures. We shall also participate in an Interfaith Conference on Climate and the Environment in kampala, Creation Care Conference with UIW, Tx and hold an open air Mass on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron of Ecology to close the season of creation.
Reducing your carbon footprint is important for the health of the planet. By making small changes in your daily life, you can make a big difference.
Every little bit helps!
Together we can renew our hope and commitment to protecting the environment: Let us focus on reducing our Carbon Footprint.
Carbon footprint measures the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere due to the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community. So, the total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions includes everything from the food we eat to the clothes we wear and how we get around.
The average carbon footprint for a person in Uganda is equivalent to 0.13 tons per person (based on a population of 38,748,299 in 2016). This means that the average person in Uganda emits about 0.13 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) into the atmosphere each year that is why all have a role to play
Which questions "What is happening to our common home?"
The initiative focuses on climate education to instill a mindset change in young people. By utilizing behavioral change communication and media tools, Laudato Youth are equipped with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary to become effective agents of Climate change in addressing the climate crisis.
Let us focus on solutions within our reach to solve the problem of climate change debate. Our activities and programs are focused on inspiring climate action through advancing climate change solutions that respond to the problems of our society and communities through our through Laudato Si Clubs in Schools, Universities, Parishes, Dioceses and Communities. Listen to the voices and reflect on the work of Laudato Youth who voluntarily unite to take action for future generations
Focusing on Solutions within our Reach
to Combat Climate Change
A key aspect of Laudato Youth's efforts is tree planting
The planting of indigenous and fruit trees because they are crucial for maintaining ecosystem balance and biodiversity while also serving as valuable sources of essential nutrients for food security. By engaging in tree planting initiatives like our current One Million Tree Planting Drive, we contribute to poverty alleviation, sustainable development, and mitigation of natural disasters like floods through rain formation and water absorption.
We emphasize the importance of service learning in our clubs
because it enhances the intergation and connectedness giving greater insights to practical intergral ecology, expereince learning and teaching, open avenues to bold steps in research, science and innovation inspiring community out reach programs for realia, smart gardening, etc, We educate club members on sustainable waste management practices that benefit both the environment and the community. Engage in debates and symposiums to expand their knowledge.
What
we do..
Our activities and programs focus on responding to climate change through clubs in Schools, Universities, Parishes and Dioceses as a non-profit Catholic Religious Youth-Led initiative in Uganda that promotes the encyclical Laudato Si’ and Enviromental Action to create more sustainable communities.
Embrace recycling rules
By following the dos and don’ts. Compose all organic waste from your home, institution, or business and use it to start your home smart garden.
Separate your material
NO mixing material waste, some are recyclable, and others can be re-used. Use recyclable bags for shopping and embrace the 3Rs (reuse, recycling, and reduce)
Do NOT Dump Plastics
Dispose of hard plastics, Glass, or any other Material well to safeguard the environment and avoid contaminating the soil as it reduces its productivity. The soil is the food basket that feeds us. A plastic free environment begins with me!
Go Green with Laudato Youth
Plant a fruit or indigenous tree to support the ecosystem and biodiversity. It is aalso one way to reduce your Carbon Footprint. Other ways can be; reducing your energy consumption and go Solar, say no to charcoal burning make smart solutions that last, talk less, and do more, avoid the blame game but play the action game, give up your excessive plastic consumption habit and invest in making recyclable material and Join the laudato youth initiative to amplify voices for creation care.
Make a life-long commitment to climate action.
Reduce your Carborn Footprint and the Carbon footprint of your (family, – do something about the 3rs, Organisation, – considers climate action for your co operate social responsebility, Institution , Church – read and intergrate Laudato Si and Country – by complying to the environmental laws. Let us embrace solutions with in our means, and avoid the BLAME GAME but play the ACTION game. Unite with others for action. The World is counting on you!
The future of our young people is in your hands. Let us make a difference together Be part of our impactful youth community. If you can imagine it, we can grow it here.
Premio
San Giovanni Paolo II AWard
The “Premio San Giovanni Paolo II” award is a unique recognition of those who, in their work, continue the spiritual and scientific heritage of Saint John Paul II, promoting his ideas internationally thanks to which they contribute to the development of the human family.
JP2JPC Wins John Paul II Vatican Foundation Award
Recognition by Saint John Paul II
News & Articles
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Jubilee Radio for Jubilee Year, a media house amplifying voices for “Pilgrims of Hope”
Laudato Youth had an absolutely enriching experience spending time with Fr. Ronald Musinguzi Atwoki, the Managing Director of 105.6 Jubilee
Pilgrimage Of Green Hope To Queen Elizabeth National Park
This Jubilee Year invites us to embrace the experiences of renewal and spiritual reflection. As called upon by the Holy
Stewards of the future
Laudatory Youth Initiative The Laudato Youth Initiative brings a new African-engrained perspective The international response to the climate crisis needs
Laudato Youth Initiative Announces Jubilee Year 2025 Theme: “Pilgrims of Green Hope”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kirikumwino Sarah Club’s President Laudato Youth Initiative, kampala – Uganda laudatoyouthinitiative@gmail.com Mr. Benard Kahwa Director Laudato Youth
Managing the Internal Environment Creatively is a Mental Health Remedy.
The internal environment refers to a person’s own psychological factors that influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These factors include
In a world full of possibilities, the journey of one individual can inspire many.
Joy as IMMACULATE KISEMBO, the Laudato Youth Initiative – Publications Editor graduates with a Bachelor of Arts with Education, in
Action
Response
Through activities such as tree planting, promoting a shift in mindset, facilitating mentorship, fostering collaboration, networking within the community, empowering leadership, conducting hands-on research experiences, promoting unity and solidarity, and raising awareness through climate education within clubs, families and neighboring communities, we strive to make a tangible impact. A plastic free nation begins with your action response.