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Youth Uplift Initiative

Youth Uplift Initiative (YUP) empowers young people in Rwanda through education, community development, and sustainable programs that create lasting change.

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Our Core Values

Compassion

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and understanding.

Community

We work with local communities to build sustainable solutions.

Action

We take meaningful steps that create real impact in youth lives.

Our Programs

YUP Annual Blood Donation Drive

YUP Annual Blood Donation Drive

The YUP Annual Blood Donation Drive brings together community members once a year to donate blood, promote health awareness, and support patients in hospitals who depend on life-saving transfusions.

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YUP Community Impact Run

YUP Community Impact Run

The YUP Community Impact Runs are biweekly gatherings held during Kigali’s Car Free Day where members of the Youth Uplift Initiative community come together to run, exercise, connect, and raise support for people in need. The initiative promotes both physical wellbeing and social impact.

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Impact Snapshot

1,200+

Students Supported

15+

Communities Served

300+

Active Volunteers

45+

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