Foster youth participation
Young people are at the heart of ending malaria. We train and support youth to lead prevention in their schools, communities and districts.
Malaria Youth Champions Uganda
Build collaborative networks
We connect youth groups, health workers, government and partners so that every malaria effort reaches further together.
Post ITN distribution campaign
Extend impact beyond distribution. Supporting this campaign means sustained community engagement, education, and monitoring for effective ITN use, leaving a lasting impact on malaria prevention.
Our strategy
At MYCU, our objectives are clear and ambitious
By leveraging digital platforms, community outreach, and educational programs, we amplify our message and foster a culture of health-conscious youth actively involved in the fight against malaria.
Our objectives
Advocate for Malaria Elimination
Mobilize youth for impactful campaigns, education, and community outreach, advocating policies for a malaria-free Uganda.
Promote Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Empower youth to promote UHC through education and active participation in initiatives for improved healthcare access.
Encourage Innovation
Cultivate an environment fostering youth-driven innovations for creative and effective malaria prevention and control.
Our mission: a malaria-free Uganda, led by its youth
Malaria is still one of the leading causes of illness in Uganda, especially for children under five and pregnant women. We train young people to protect their own communities, working alongside district health teams and village health workers.
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United for one common goal
We can be the generation that ends malaria
By coming together we can show the power we all have to end this deadly disease that is still killing a child every minute.
More about MYCU
Welcome to Malaria Youth Champions Uganda (MYCU), where our passion for change meets our commitment to a malaria-free Uganda. Founded with a vision of empowered youth driving transformation, we stand at the forefront of advocating for malaria elimination and Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
At MYCU, we believe in the power of youth engagement, innovation, and collaboration to bring about meaningful change. Explore our website to discover how we are mobilising and empowering the youth across Uganda to actively contribute to national and local efforts to end malaria.
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Key thematic areas
Four areas where young people are leading Uganda's fight against malaria.
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Knowledge & Awareness
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Innovation
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Universal Health Care Advocacy
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Youth & Community Engagement
Our cause
Empowering youth eradicating malaria
Malaria affects us all, but it disproportionately impacts the youth. With infectious enthusiasm and determination, young people can lead the charge against this preventable disease. Through awareness, education, and community engagement, we strive to make a lasting impact.
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Working together for a malaria-free Uganda.
