strategic priorities Attained
343+
Women supported last year
24+
Accommodation and shelter projects
60k+
Marginalised People supported daily
612+
People supported last year
what We Stand For
At DAVYI, we don’t simply focus on immediate needs—we seek to build capacity for long-term transformation.
Our approach is centred on: Listen → Empower → Equip → Connect → Transform
We listen to communities and understand their challenges. We equip people with relevant knowledge and skills, connect them to resources and opportunities, and support locally driven solutions that can generate lasting positive change.
Goal :
$50,000
Raised :
$30,000
Education & Youth Development
Promoting education, youth development and opportunities for young people.
Goal :
$50,000
Raised :
$30,000
Health & Wellbeing
Supporting healthier, informed and resilient individuals, families and communities.
Goal :
$50,000
Raised :
$30,000
Agriculture & Livelihoods
Promoting sustainable agriculture and household livelihood opportunities.
Goal :
$50,000
Raised :
$30,000
Environmental Conservation
Encouraging responsible environmental practices and community conservation.
Goal :
$50,000
Raised :
$30,000
Skills Development
Supporting vocational skills, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
Goal :
$50,000
Raised :
$30,000
Community Resilience
Helping communities respond to social, economic, health and environmental challenges.
About Us
15 +
years of
experience
OUR VISION:
We envision stronger, empowered and resilient communities where children, young people, women and families have opportunities to improve their wellbeing and contribute to sustainable development.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to empower vulnerable and disadvantaged communities by providing opportunities, knowledge, skills, resources and partnerships that promote sustainable livelihoods, resilience and socio-economic development.
MOTO: “We Raise By Lifting Others.”
This is more than our motto—it represents the spirit behind our work: empowering people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for sustainable transformation.
FAQs
1. What is DAVYI?
Development Action For Visionary Youth Initiative (DAVYI) is a grassroots, community-based non-governmental organization working in Southern Uganda, particularly in Kyotera and Rakai Districts. DAVYI works to empower vulnerable and disadvantaged communities through sustainable development programmes. WE RAISE BY LIFTING OTHERS.
2. What is DAVYI’s mission?
DAVYI is committed to empowering children, youth, women and families by strengthening resilience, improving livelihoods, creating opportunities and providing access to knowledge, skills, resources and partnerships that support sustainable community development.
3. Where does DAVYI operate?
DAVYI primarily operates in Kyotera and Rakai Districts in Southern Uganda. Its Head Office is located in Kakuuto–Jjengere Village, Kyotera District, Uganda.
4. Who does DAVYI support?
DAVYI works alongside vulnerable and disadvantaged children, youth, women, families and communities, with programmes designed to respond to local needs and create meaningful opportunities for sustainable development.
5. What are DAVYI’s main areas of focus?
DAVYI focuses on several areas of community development, including education and youth development, health and wellbeing, agriculture, environmental conservation, skills development, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
6. How does DAVYI address poverty and unemployment?
DAVYI seeks to address poverty and unemployment by supporting skills development, entrepreneurship, sustainable livelihoods, agriculture and economic empowerment, while helping communities access opportunities that can strengthen household resilience.
7. How does DAVYI work with communities?
DAVYI believes in working with communities rather than simply working for communities. The organization listens to community needs and priorities, provides knowledge and skills, works with partners and stakeholders, and supports communities to develop sustainable solutions.
8. How can I partner with DAVYI?
Individuals, organizations, institutions, development partners and other stakeholders can partner with DAVYI through community development initiatives, resource mobilization, skills and knowledge sharing, programme support and other collaborative opportunities.
10. What is DAVYI’s motto?
DAVYI’s motto is “We Raise By Lifting Others.” It reflects the organization’s commitment to empowering people, strengthening communities and promoting sustainable development through shared responsibility and partnership.