Agnes Zabali Boys & Girls Club
Current Income Generating Projects
We regularly encourage youth and families to learn hands-on skills and provide entrepreneurship training that build resilience and independence. Below are ongoing income generating projects at AZBGC:
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Farming: Our 5-acre farm, even without direct water access, offers a powerful opportunity to engage youth in sustainable agriculture and improve local food security. With the right support, young people can utilize drought-resistant crops, indigenous livestock, and low-input farming techniques to produce food, and earn an income. The farm is a hands-on training ground for climate-smart agriculture, and allows youth to build practical skills while addressing hunger and unemployment. By investing in youth and land, we are supporting a generation of agricultural leaders who will be able to feed their families and steward the environment for the future.
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Animal Husbandry: Raising goats, pigs, cows, and chickens to support community nutrition and micro-enterprise.
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Event Rentals: Generating income from renting chairs, tents, and tables to support AZBGC operations.
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AZ Village Tours: Offers immersive cultural and eco-tourism experiences, supporting local economic growth and sustainability.
Youth unemployment is particularly high, with nearly 4 in 10 young people out of work, education, or training. Many face a mismatch between their skills and the demands of the job market. Women are further disadvantaged by land ownership barriers and underrepresentation in formal employment.
Key contributing factors to unemployment include:
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Limited job opportunities beyond farming
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Low investment in vocational training
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Weak infrastructure and poor market access
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Climate-related shocks affecting agriculture
AZBGC income generating projects promote job creation through agribusiness training, youth empowerment programs, and climate-smart agriculture. By investing in skills and local entrepreneurship, we aim to build pathways to decent and sustainable livelihoods for all.
Supporting Youth Employment
Reliable employment remains a serious challenge in rural Uganda, where the majority of the population relies on low-productivity subsistence farming. While agriculture employs over 70% of rural Ugandans, limited access to markets, land, and financial services keeps most people in poverty, especially women and youth.
Agnes Zabali Boys and Girls Club
Income Generating Projects