Founded 2023 · Kampala, Uganda · Led by Ketra Kizito Kisekka-Ntale
Empowered Teen was started in 2023, during the COVID-19 pandemic, by Ketra Kizito Kisekka-Ntale, a counsellor working with families, children and adults. During those years of lockdowns and disrupted routines, she saw first-hand how much pressure teenagers were carrying — from social media, from constant screen time, from isolation and uncertainty about their own identity and purpose.
Rather than wait for teens to come to her, she made a decision that would define the organisation: take counselling out of the therapy room and into the community — into schools, churches and homes, where teenagers actually are.
What began as informal community sessions has since grown into a structured programme of mentorship, digital skills training and safe-space conversations, anchored by an annual multi-day Convention that now reaches teens aged 10–19 from across Kampala and beyond.
To support and equip teenagers to make wise life choices, overcome the challenges of growing up in a digital world, and become confident, purpose-driven young adults — through mentorship, digital skills training and safe spaces for honest conversation.
A generation of teenagers who are informed, resilient and rooted in strong values — equipped to influence their generation for good, in body, soul and mind.
Age-appropriate sessions on emotional wellbeing, coping mechanisms and where to turn for support.
Healthy screen-time habits, media literacy and staying safe in online spaces.
Helping teens discover strengths, explore paths and plan realistically for the future.
Direct, honest conversations on recognising and reporting abuse, and resisting drug pressure.
Facilitator-led, age-appropriate sessions for pre-teens and teens.
Building respect across backgrounds and the confidence to speak and be heard.
Group activities and aerobics that build friendship, trust and resilience.
Practice finding a voice and presenting with confidence in front of others.
Empowered Teen is coordinated by Ketra Kizito Kisekka-Ntale and runs on a network of counsellors, educators and specialists who volunteer their time and expertise.
With additional session support each year from Madam Nanfuka, Kayiza Henry, Amanya Martin, Maggie, Charlotte Namuyimbwa, Prossy Nambi, McLean Ashaba, Hannah Gacau Gaturu and our Convention nurse, Ann Matovu.
