Mental Health
Unpacking the motivators of young minds
Before you can support a young person, you have to understand what actually moves them. It is rarely what adults assume.
· 5 min read
HazeYouth — HAZE Music for Youth Empowerment, Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda · Youth-led since 2021
Music for youth empowerment. We help young people aged 15–35 shatter stereotypes, protect their well-being and lead change — here and now.
- Founded in Kampala
- 2021Founded in Kampala
- Age of the people we serve
- 15–35Age of the people we serve
- Strategic programme areas
- 5Strategic programme areas
- Youth-led leadership
- 100%Youth-led leadership
Welcome to HazeYouth
Igniting transformation in young lives
We are not just another non-profit. We are a movement aimed at unleashing the incredible potential of young individuals aged 15–35 — shattering the stereotypical barriers society has set for youth by catalysing creative thinking, nurturing excellence and promoting lifelong learning.
Our advantage is our age. So while we enjoy our age, we should not complain about the noise. We should ignore those prejudices and live our lives to the fullest.
Read our storyHazeYouth signposts
Redefine the future. Come aboard.
- 01
Redefine the future
In a world where young voices get lost in the noise, HazeYouth is a platform to be heard, to learn, to dream and to lead.
- 02
Your voice, your journey
Individuality is celebrated here. Explore your interests, nurture your talent and join dialogues that value authenticity and diversity.
- 03
Well-being first
Mental and emotional well-being is our priority. We build safe, inclusive spaces with peers and mentors so young people thrive.
- 04
Creative potential unlocked
We use the arts — especially music — to fuel positive self-expression, personal growth and community impact.
- 05
Destiny is a choice
Tools, resources, mentorship and guidance so young people can make informed choices and create opportunity for others.
- 06
Be a catalyst
If you are 15–35 and passionate about change, join our initiatives and connect with a movement built on unity.
Strategic areas
Five ways we work
Urgency, agency and transformation. Every programme is designed by the young people who also sit in it.
- 01Mental & Emotional Well-BeingSafe, supportive spaces for healing — online and inside schools and other learning institutions.
- 02Substance Abuse & RecoveryCommunity outreach and education focused on prevention and holistic paths to recovery.
- 03Personal & Social DevelopmentLife-skills workshops and mentorship that grow confidence, leadership and social awareness.
- 04Self-Expression & Digital CitizenshipPlatforms for authentic expression and responsible online engagement — from studio sessions to digital productivity.
- 05Institutional DevelopmentStrengthening our own capacity so the mission is delivered sustainably and accountably.
Sound
The music is the message
Releases from HAZE Uganda — the artistry that carries our work into rooms a workshop never reaches.
INDIGO CHILD
A record about growing up different — and refusing to shrink for anyone.
LEGACY
What do we leave behind? A meditation on purpose, family and the long game.
Journal
Notes from the movement
Music
Music as a first language for feeling
Many young people cannot yet say 'I am struggling'. Almost all of them can write a hook about it.
· 4 min read
Community
Why our programmes run inside schools
Young people should not need transport money and a free afternoon to access support. So we go to them.
· 4 min read
Strive for more. Stand together.
If you are 15–35 and ready to be part of something bigger, there is a place for you at HazeYouth.