THE FATBOY SHOW : How closure of 8,000 NGOs has hit Uganda's economy.

According to the NGO Bureau, the number of registered NGOs has fallen sharply from 14,000 in 2019 to just 5,021 by August 2023. This staggering drop has sent shockwaves across the country's job market, hitting hard at a time when Uganda's youth unemployment remains one of the highest in East Africa.

A Vital Source of Employment Vanishes For years, NGOs have been a lifeline for many young graduates in Uganda. With limited opportunities in the private sector, many found solace in NGO work, where they could apply their skills in social work, health services, education, and community development.