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The YLAH Kampala Summit 2025 is an exciting youth-led health and arts initiative organized by the African Health Grid (AFHEG) Foundation. This August, over 25 organizations will activate communities across Greater Kampala through creative, climate-conscious, and health-focused events. We are now inviting new collaborators to join this movement and shape the future of youth health innovation.

Taking place from 18 to 22 August 2025, the Kampala edition is part of a global youth-led movement that celebrates the intersection of health, creativity, and innovation. The week-long activation will feature community health events, creative showcases, exhibitions, performances, dialogues, and digital experiences, culminating in a Grand Summit Day on Friday, 22 August.

Who Can Join?

We welcome organizations and individuals working in the following areas:

  • Mental health

  • Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)

  • Health education through art, media, or games

  • Climate change and health

  • Virtual reality or immersive technology

  • Youth empowerment and community development

What Do Partners Contribute?

Collaborating partners are expected to:

  • Host independent or co-branded activities (such as workshops, pop-ups, school engagements, or creative sessions) during the activation week

  • Nominate speakers, performers, or facilitators for the Grand Summit

  • Promote their involvement and contribute to collective youth impact across Greater Kampala

What Does AFHEG Provide?

AFHEG, as the regional convenor, will offer the following non-financial support:

  • Visibility through the summit website, press, and social media platforms

  • Branding materials and templates

  • Photography and media documentation (where possible)

  • Participation in the official Grand Summit Day

  • Letters of recommendation for collaborators applying for opportunities

  • Post-event impact report to support organisational learning and donor reporting

Why This Matters

AFHEG, through the YLAH affirms that health is not only clinical. It is creative, cultural, and community-rooted. By placing young people at the centre of health innovation, the summit builds momentum for youth-led action in public health, mental well-being, digital engagement, and art-based education.

📩 Express Your Interest
Complete this form to become a YLAH collaborator:
🔗 https://forms.gle/GvvQBFKuSaHsizvU8