Who we are
Youth-led, youth-focused NGO safeguarding children, empowering communities, and promoting environmental conservation since 2019.
Youth-led, youth-focused NGO safeguarding children, empowering communities, and promoting environmental conservation since 2019.
Protect the Child Safely exists to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of children and youth while empowering families and communities to thrive in a changing climate. We are committed to promoting child health, youth empowerment, and gender equality through education, research, and capacity building.
By integrating environmental conservation, climate change adaptation, and sustainable resource management into our programs, we strengthen families and equip young people with the skills, technologies, and opportunities needed to build resilient livelihoods.
At the helm of the organization is a Youth Executive Leader, currently aged 22, who provides strategic direction and embodies the innovative spirit of the organization.
15-35 Age BracketMore than 50% of program managers, officers, and coordinators are between 18 and 35 years old, bringing fresh perspectives and deep understanding of community challenges.
18-35 Age BracketSix out of nine board members fall within the 21 to 34 age range, giving young people a decisive voice in shaping priorities and long-term vision.
21-34 Age BracketWe address the urgent challenge of deforestation and its impact on livelihoods, biodiversity, and carbon emissions in Uganda. We focus on empowering young women and men—groups often excluded from forestry governance and carbon markets.
Through training, policy advocacy, and enterprise incubation, we've strengthened youth participation in sustainable forestry and carbon finance.
Our governance model reflects our commitment to youth leadership. A majority of our Board of Directors are youth, ensuring that young people have a decisive voice in shaping the NGO's priorities, accountability framework, and long-term vision.
Out of the nine board members, six fall within the 21 to 34 age range. Senior advisors and older members serve mainly as mentors and supporters, creating a balanced approach that combines youthful innovation with experienced guidance.