By Our Reporter
Reach A Hand Uganda has launched a new initiative to empower young people. Dubbed GN Trybe, short for Generation Now Trybe, it is a youth-centered behavioral change communication initiative designed to respond to the evolving challenges young people face today.
Through this initiative, Reach A Hand Uganda will raise awareness and reduce sexual and reproductive health risks that often limit young people’s right to quality education, mental well-being, and a healthy, empowered life a community of empowered young people.
GN Trybe will engage young people in schools, on digital and in the community (out of school). In schools, GN BEATs (RAHU Clubs) will serve as hubs where young people can belong, be inspired, and lead. These clubs will be guided by patrons (teachers or school administrators) who will provide oversight and mentorship. Each GN BEAT will have 2 to 4 trained peer educators attached to it, responsible for coordinating club activities, facilitating peer-to-peer learning, promoting conversations around Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), mental health, and life skills, as well as organizing events, outreach activities, and campaigns within the school. Peer educators will also act as the bridge between the students and external support services, ensuring that the information shared is youth-responsive, accurate, and inclusive.
On digital platforms, GN Trybe will engage young people through The GN Plug, a podcast series that will spark real, relatable conversations around the issues that matter most to Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Hosted by young people for young people, The GN Plug will amplify youth voices and experiences on topics such as relationships, mental health, body image, purpose, career aspirations, and more.
In the community, GN Trybe will actively engage out-of-school youth through localized outreach activities and targeted programs tailored to their realities and needs. These include mentorship sessions, skilling workshops, community dialogues, and health camps aimed at addressing SRHR, mental wellness, and economic empowerment.
Speaking during the launch, Humphrey Nabimanya, CEO of Reach A Hand Uganda, called for a renewed commitment to guiding the next generation with empathy, relevance, and resilience. Reflecting on the journey from early peer education initiatives to the birth of GN Trybe, he spoke passionately about the shifting dynamics of youth culture, the rise of digital influence, and the changing role of educators.
“Today’s young people no longer just need information—they need connection, mentorship, and real-life role models,” he emphasized urging educators and youth influencers to adapt to these changes by creating spaces where young people can grow not only in knowledge but in character and purpose.
The highlight of community engagement will be an annual GN Trybe event, a high-energy gathering at the end of each year that brings together young people from schools, communities, and the digital space. This event will serve as a convergence point to celebrate achievements, showcase youth-led innovation and talent, and foster meaningful connections between young people, mentors, and partners. It will be a space for reflection, recognition, and reigniting purpose—a true festival of youth empowerment, unity, and future-shaping dialogue.
