Creating Lasting Impact.
Transforming Communities.
“Behind every statistic is a story of transformation. By investing in youth, we are building a resilient foundation for the entire community.”
Through our targeted interventions, we have seen young creatives launch sustainable enterprises, athletes become community leaders, and young people lead essential dialogues that bridge divides. We do not just track numbers; we measure lasting change.
Our Impact By The Numbers
Measurable results that demonstrate our commitment to youth empowerment
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The Power of Creative Expression in Healing and Resilience
For young people displaced by conflict or facing systemic barriers across the Great Lakes region, art is far more than a form of creative expression—it is a vital lifeline. The Art for Youth Resilience and Livelihood Programme was established to provide a sanctuary where vulnerable youth and displaced persons can heal from trauma, rebuild social connections, and reclaim their agency.
By bridging the gap between raw creative talent and sustainable economic independence, we empower participants to transform their artistic passions into viable livelihoods. Through this intersection of psychosocial support, cultural preservation, and entrepreneurship, Iteka is fostering a new generation of resilient changemakers who are actively weaving a fabric of peace and unity across borders.
Through this targeted initiative, we have directly engaged 93 participants across Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Rwanda, creating a vibrant cross-border community rooted in healing, expression, and economic opportunity.
Direct Participants
50 Female | 43 Male
Refugee Status
Supporting displaced youth
Youth-Led Impact
Aged between 20 and 35
Creative Disciplines and Livelihoods
To ensure diverse pathways to resilience and economic independence, participants were engaged and upskilled across 11 distinct art forms:
Performing Arts
Dance & Choreography, Music & Drumming, Singing, Theatre and Comic Acting
Literary Arts
Poetry and Storytelling, Creative Writing
Visual and Media Arts
Visual Arts and Painting, Film and Photography
Applied Arts and Livelihoods
Fashion and Design, Culinary Arts, Handicrafts
The Iteka Community Project
In 2024, our community-driven interventions prioritised socio-economic empowerment, health, and holistic well-being through targeted, grassroots campaigns.
Socio-Economic Empowerment: The Sewing Initiative
To foster local self-reliance, we initiated a specialised sewing and tailoring project. We trained seven women from the local community, equipping them with vocational skills to produce high-quality school uniforms for the children at Iteka Junior Academy. This initiative not only created sustainable livelihood opportunities for the women but also strengthened our internal community ecosystem.
Health and Well-being: Menstrual Hygiene Management
We actively championed health and dignity by tackling period poverty. Most notably, in observance of International Women’s Day 2024 in the Muhanga District, we launched an essential outreach campaign. We distributed 30 comprehensive sanitary pad kits and provided vital reproductive health education and psychosocial support to young girls and women within the community.
Advocacy: Youth and Children’s Rights
Through dynamic public performances and focused advocacy campaigns, we continued to amplify the voices of the younger generation. Our initiatives focused on raising awareness of children’s and youth rights, celebrating their cultural and academic achievements, and actively addressing the systemic challenges they face.
Evidence-Based Results
We are committed to measuring and demonstrating our impact. Every programme is evaluated using rigorous metrics to ensure we are creating lasting positive change in the lives of young people and their communities.
- Quarterly assessments to track participant progress and outcomes
- Annual impact reports available for transparency and accountability
- Third-party evaluations to ensure objectivity and rigor
Stories of Transformation
Hear directly from the young people whose lives have been transformed through our programmes
Areas of Impact
Our programmes create lasting change across six key focus areas
Youth Employment
We equip young people with job-ready skills and connect them to employment opportunities with leading organizations.
Entrepreneurship
Through our business training and mentorship, we help youth start and grow their own ventures.
Education
We provide scholarships, tutoring, and mentoring to help young people succeed academically.
Peace & Unity
Our intercultural programmes build bridges between youth and promote reconciliation and unity.
Leadership
We develop future leaders through specialized training and community leadership opportunities.
Community Development
Young people apply their skills to address local challenges and drive positive community change.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We are committed to measuring and demonstrating our impact. Every programme is evaluated using rigorous metrics to ensure we are creating lasting positive change in the lives of young people and their communities. Our impact reports are available for transparency and accountability.
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