ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Streetlights Uganda is a youth led Ugandan Non profit organization using art as a tool of empowerment to positively transform the lives of homeless and street connected children through, discovering and nurturing their talents providing opportunities and spaces to unearth their potential.
OUR APPROACH : HOW WE CREATE CHANGE
We believe poverty is not just a lack of money, it is a lack of opportunity, safety, and hope. That’s why our work is anchored in three pillars:
Creative Empowerment of Street Connected Child
We use art therapy, mentorship, creative education, artpreneurship and storytelling to help children process trauma, rebuild confidence, discover their talents and unearth their potential
Creative Skilling to Strengthen Families
Creative-entrepreneurial skilling and empowering of vulnerable-caregivers especially women to ensure improved livelihood, financial stability and emotional support for children to prevent children from returning to the streets
Community Engagement for Child Protection
We remind, educate and engage communities on the collective roles and impact they have on the lives of children, to protect children and challenge harmful stereotypes that affect children.
OUR PROGRAMS
Our programs are designed to ensure that no child has to live or work on the streets. We address both the symptoms and root causes of homelessness, with a strong focus on breaking the cycle of poverty. Each program is intentionally designed to provide not just learning opportunities, but also a safe environment for skills development, talent discovery, creativity, and emotional support. Through a blend of structured activities and complementary projects, we equip every child with the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive.
Upcoming Events
Through the Mwalimu Mentorship Program in 2021, I learnt how to inspire other youth in my neighbourhood to avoid bad peer groups.
I learnt how to make Bags, dresses, shirts through the Ntunga Program and met amazing people who later became friends.
I became confident and also took on a leadership role of my class on top of the tailoring skills I learnt.
