WALTER OKWIR

Cohort 56
Eastern Region
Kayunga District
Business and entrepreneurship
No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Good Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, Climate Action, Partnerships,
https://yienuganda.org/
I am a passionate advocate from Uganda, a dynamic founder of Youth Inclusion and Empowerment Network (YIEN), a pioneering organization focused on bridging Menstrual Health and Hygiene gaps and empowering adolescent girls and young women in rural Kayunga district. My efforts have helped ensure increased access to menstrual hygiene products, improving school enrollments and retention within my community. My profound commitment to climate change, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and gender equality is evident in YIEN’s extensive efforts to uplift voices and address the holistic needs of girls and young women in the rural areas of Uganda.