PROJECT PROPOSAL: YOUTH TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING &COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

1. Executive Summary

Website: https://www.ocakabosco.info
Organization Name: Lubanga Lapit Kic
Leadership: Mr. Ocaka Bosco, First Bishop of Vulnerable in the World and Founder
of Lubanga Lapit Kic
Headquarters: Kitgum Town Council, Northern Uganda
Administrative Office: Nakawa Division, Kampala, Uganda
Focus Area: Youth Skills Development, Agricultural Empowerment, and
Socio-Economic Transformation

Lubanga Lapit Kic is a community-drivencharitable organization established in 2007. Our core mission is to uplift
vulnerable youth, families, and marginalized groups through practical
vocational training, sustainable agriculture, microfinance savings groups, and
cultural preservation. This proposal outlines our comprehensive framework for
expanding our Technical Skills Training Initiative to combat youth
unemployment, foster self-reliance, and drive regional economic development in
Kitgum and Kampala.

2. Statement of Need & Problem Definition

Northern and Central Uganda face persistentchallenges regarding youth unemployment, limited access to formal vocational
training, and under-resourced community enterprises. Many young people leave
school without employable, hands-on trades, leaving them vulnerable to economic
hardship. Lubanga Lapit Kic bridges this gap by offering accessible, direct
training in vital trades and sustainable agriculture, ensuring participants can
immediately generate income and support their households.

3. Project Objectives

• Provide comprehensive, hands-onvocational and technical training to at least 250 youth and young adults
annually.
• Equip participants with starter kits and business skills training to launch
independent micro-enterprises.
• Establish revolving community savings groups (VSLAs) to provide local seed
capital.
• Promote sustainable livelihoods through integrated community agriculture and
modern farming techniques.

4. Core Project Components

A. Technical Skills Training Curriculum

Trade / Skill Area

Target Scope & Objective

Computer Technology

Basic digital literacy, typing, office administration, and internet navigation.

Tailoring & Garment Design

Commercial sewing, pattern making, and fashion design for local markets.

Building & Construction Trades

Carpentry, welding, plumbing, and bricklaying for local infrastructure projects.

Automotive & Mechanics

Motorcycle (boda-boda) and motor vehicle maintenance, driving instruction, and repair.

B. Community Agricultural Initiatives

To ensure food security and diversifiedhousehold incomes, the project integrates practical training in:
• Piggery and Poultry Keeping: Animal husbandry training, feeding management,
and veterinary care basics.
• Crop Farming & Aquaculture: Modern agronomy, high-yield seed utilization,
and fish farming ponds.
• Beekeeping: Modern apiary management and honey harvesting for commercial
sale.

C. Business Skills & Microfinance Support

Training is paired with financial literacyworkshops, teaching participants how to form Village Savings and Loan
Associations (VSLAs), manage cash flow, and access internal revolving funds.

5. Implementation Strategy & Timeline

• Phase 1: Mobilization & CommunitySensitization (Months 1 - 2): Community outreach in Kitgum Town Council and
Nakawa Division, registration of trainee cohorts, and mobilization of local
instructors.
• Phase 2: Training & Capacity Building (Months 3 - 8): Execution of
practical training modules, workshops, and agricultural demonstrations.
• Phase 3: Mentorship, Enterprise Launch & Graduation (Months 9 - 12):
Distribution of basic toolkits, formation of cooperative savings groups, and
formal graduation ceremonies.

6. Expected Outcomes & Impact

• Economic Self-Reliance: Over 80% ofgraduates successfully establishing self-employed micro-enterprises or securing
local employment within 6 months of completion.
• Community Resilience: Strengthened food security through active agricultural
cooperatives and enhanced financial inclusion via community savings groups.
• Cultural & Social Cohesion: Integration of youth engagement activities,
including local football clubs and traditional performance arts (Larakaraka and
Bwola dances), fostering community harmony.

7. Conclusion

Through decades of dedicated grassrootsexperience, Lubanga Lapit Kic remains deeply committed to transforming
communities from within. Support for this initiative will directly fund
equipment, training materials, and operational logistics necessary to empower
the next generation of leaders in Kitgum and Kampala.

Website Reference: https://www.ocakabosco.info