Young African Refugees for Integral Development
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| Formation | 2007 |
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| Founder | Robert Hakiza |
| Legal status | NGO |
| Headquarters | Nsambya Gogonya, off Kabega Road, Kampala |
| Coordinates | 0°17′51″N 32°35′23″E / 0.29750°N 32.58972°E |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Robert Hakiza |
| Website | https://www.yarid.org/ |
Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) is a community-based organization formed by refugees in Uganda that operates a number of programs that provide informal language instruction, Internet access, and vocational training to refugees in urban Kampala.[1] The organization was founded in 2007 by Robert Hakiza a Congolese refugee living in Uganda.[2]
YARID aims to empower refugees, orphans, and other displaced persons by offering comprehensive educational programs, accessible healthcare facilities, and skills training opportunities. Through their approach, they equip individuals who have faced tremendous adversity with the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive and ultimately become valuable, productive members of society.[1]
Geographical reach
YARID has three field offices in Kampala, Kyaka II, and Palabek refugee settlements.[3] In 2022, the organization directly served over 8,000 refugees across these three field offices, addressing access to education, sustainable livelihoods, and refugee protection, and continually advocating for the rights and opportunities for refugees.[4][5]
YARID is a registered NGO serving refugees in Uganda. The organization's work remains centered on community-driven solutions to build up fellow refugees on a resilient path.[3]