Our vision
Empowering the next generation by inspiring them to discover their identity, unleash their potential and become leaders of positive change.
About Incredible Youth International
Grooming young people for positive change
A youth-focused organisation, founded in July 2007, with a network of young people in more than 70 countries.
Our story
Started in 2007 to help young people fulfil their purpose
James Brian Ntwatwa founded Incredible Youth International in July 2007 with one goal: empowering young people to fulfil their purpose. It was born out of a call to see the world become a better place through leaders who show humility and giving.
We believe that the quality of a country resides in the quality of its youth. That is why we invest in them to become responsible citizens.
Today IYI empowers and grooms young people to become agents of positive change, who live the principles of humility, creativity, truth and generosity in their spheres of influence. Its network of young people now reaches more than 70 countries.
As part of its work to improve the quality of education in Uganda, IYI led the advocacy that created the National Career Guidance Day, and has organised every edition with the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Our vision and mission
Our mission
To empower young individuals and their communities to be effective agents of change and establish a true network of young entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators.
Our objectives
- 01
Empower youth to lead positive and productive lives.
- 02
Provide platforms for developing and nurturing leadership skills and talents among youth.
- 03
Guide youth through the transition into responsible adulthood.
- 04
Manage, support and reinforce sustainable development programmes.
What we stand for
Four principles
IYI grooms young people to live by these four principles wherever they find themselves.
- 01Humility
- 02Creativity
- 03Truth
- 04Generosity
How we work
Our core values
Social justice
A fair balance in the distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges within society, where every individual’s rights are recognised and protected.
Excellence and integrity
Consistently good character, attitude, quality and standards among young people, with an uncompromising commitment to strong moral and ethical values.
Transparency and accountability
Accurate information about the issues, commitments and performance of everyone involved, and holding institutions and actors to their commitments.
Economic excellence
Using scarce resources well, individually and collectively, through technical workshops held with partner organisations.
What we do
Four areas of focus
IYI runs its programmes through four areas of focus.
- 01
Education
Activities outside the classroom that build confidence, character and the soft skills employers look for.
More on education - 02
Talent development
Room for young people to discover their gifts and practise them, on stage and off it.
More on talent development - 03
Business
Early exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation, so young people see they can create work as well as find it.
More on business - 04
Profession
Career guidance that puts learners in front of universities, colleges and employers, and helps them choose a path.
More on profession
A message from the President
Welcome to the 8th National Career Guidance Day
Dear friends,
Following our advocacy, the Ministry of Education and Sports gazetted 20 March as the National Career Guidance Day, to be marked every year. Since the first edition in 2020, learners from across the country have come to Kololo each March to meet people working in different careers, visit universities and colleges, and ask the questions that are hard to ask at home or in class.
This year’s theme is Arise and Align: Building Wealthy Mindsets from the Foundation. We want young people to take their abilities seriously, to choose subjects and courses that lead to real work, and to learn early how to earn, save and invest. The programme includes activities for primary school pupils, because these habits start young.
I thank the Ministry of Education and Sports for standing with us since the beginning, and the schools, institutions, companies and sponsors who support the Day every year. I look forward to welcoming you to Kololo Independence Grounds on Saturday 20 March 2027.
James Brian Ntwatwa
President and Founder, Incredible Youth International
Our flagship
The National Career Guidance Day
Following IYI’s advocacy, the Ministry of Education and Sports gazetted 20 March as the National Career Guidance Day. The first edition was held in 2020.
2019
A national day
Following IYI’s advocacy, the Ministry of Education and Sports sets aside 20 March as the National Career Guidance Day.
2020
1st edition
Preparing students with soft skills to become the competent global workforce.
2021
2nd edition
Recover and Revitalize Career Guidance for the COVID-19 Generation.
2023
4th edition
The Mindset Revolution.
2026
7th edition
The Future of Work: Surviving in the AI Era.
2027
8th edition
Arise and Align: Building Wealthy Mindsets from the Foundation.
Who we work with
Partners in every edition
Ministry of Education and Sports
Gazetted 20 March as the National Career Guidance Day and works with IYI on each edition, as part of its guidance and counselling work in schools.
The Collar360
Sponsor and official digital partner of the Career Day: a career guidance platform for young people in Uganda that handles registration, tickets, check-in and certificates.
Work with us
Help young people find their way into work
Partner with the National Career Guidance Day, exhibit at Kololo, or talk to us about working together.