Mentor vs Sponsor: The Difference That Could Change Your Career Most people know they need a mentor. Far fewer know they need a sponsor. And...

What It Means to Be a Leader I have learnt that becoming a leader is not about titles, power, or status. True leadership comes from...

We all have an idea of what we want to accomplish but struggle with how to put the vision into action. To truly make an...

For students, managing a 24-hour day can feel like a balancing act between classes, assignments, personal time, and the urge to stay connected socially. It’s...

Earlier last month the Young Eye Initiative secured crucial funding for two of its organizations: the Young Eye International podcast and Young and Restless. With...

Navigating the complexities of personal finance can be challenging, but adopting effective money-saving strategies can make a significant difference in your financial well-being. Whether you...

Social entrepreneurship is a transformative concept that blends the social mission of a nonprofit organization with the market-driven approach of a business venture. It seeks...

Investing is akin to navigating a financial labyrinth, and at its heart lies a fundamental choice: low-risk investments versus high-risk investments. This decision, often overlooked...

What Are Learning Styles? Learning styles refer to the preferred ways in which people process information. Recognizing your learning style does improve your study habits,...

Writing this today was heavily inspired by J.Cole in his recent album where he mentioned: “…instead of pretending like I am some incredible person, let...

They say the collaboration is the essence of life, just like the wind, bees and flowers work together to spread the pollen. In business, I...

8 ways to Adapt to A New Country   Yesterday, my mentor asked me puzzling question that got me thinking – How do you cope...

Bringing your vision to life is one thing, but staying committed to it despite all the challenges that come with it is an entirely different...

Making the Most of a 24-Hour Day   Whether 24 hours will ever be enough or not, will always be a mystery? The “busy” person...

In a world grappling with escalating environmental concerns, economic disparities, and social inequalities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emerge as a beacon of hope and...

As university students, we often find ourselves navigating a labyrinth of lectures, textbooks, and endless notes, all in the quest for academic success. The bridge...

The ability to build and lead an effective team is a skill many of us have been pushed to try get to, but, how do...

Note-taking is an important skill that plays a huge role in our academic success, professional growth, and frankly our personal development. As a student attending...

Financial Goals   It is 2024, welcome back to the exhilarating world of financial empowerment! This time round we are going to focus on getting...

Embracing the Fresh Start   We have  welcomed in the New Year – 2025! As the calendar flips, with it comes the opportunity for a...

The Young Eye International season one podcast came to an end last week! Eight great episodes capped with my interview with Sherry Joy Hugh, the...

Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It encompasses how individuals think, feel, and act, and it plays a significant role...

As young people, we are often told we need to develop our soft skills, we need to identify what they are? This is because, in...

What is Capitalism?   Capitalism is an economic and social system that has profoundly shaped the modern world. It is characterized by private ownership of...

As young people we are the vanguards of a new era, one defined by equity, diversity and inclusion. Our diverse journeys serve as a testament...

Earlier in the month of July, I had the privilege of sitting down with renowned Ugandan media personality, Crystal Newman and having an insightful conversation...

What are the Best Study Tips?   As the end of any semester approaches, final exams always feel like an overwhelming challenge depending on the...

The Journey of Following Your Passion   On the Young Eye International podcast, my third guest was the profound, ambitious and charismatic young woman from...

My conversation with Nation Cheong, Vice President of Community Opportunities and Mobilization at United Way greater Toronto, on The Young Eye International was insightful. There...

Developing a budget for Non-Profit Initiatives   The act of giving back has taught me my biggest lesson this year: the incredible power we hold...

Power of Collaboration and Support   I recently had an interesting conversation with one of my mentors, Agapi Gessesse, the executive director of CEE Center...

The Journey Continues Winning the Uganda top 40 under 40 was one of my greatest achievements but, the journey had to continue and the momentum...

We have all heard the saying “Your Network is your net worth”, the questions is how do you build and essentially maintain this network of...

The Hidden Costs of Entrepreneurship   If being in university wasn’t challenging enough, imagine adding the madness of becoming an entrepreneur into the mix. The...

Mentorship for Professional Growth   On this day, May 24th 2023, I can say that with my 10 mentors, I would not be where I...

Financial literacy is an essential life skill that is often overlooked when it comes to educating youth. With the rise of digital transactions and the...

The Power of Learning   What does it mean to be self-educated? What are the different ways you can be educated? Formal education is one...

Choosing a major in university is a significant decision that shapes the course of a person’s life. It can be a daunting task to figure...

As an international student, I can attest to the value of travel education in shaping one’s understanding of the world. Growing up in Uganda, a...

In my previous blog “From Idea to Impact: How I started my Foundation”, I explored how I started my foundation – Young Eye foundation, looking...

Two of the many methods of approaching the philanthropy and corporate social responsibility umbrella are non-profit and charity. They can be defined as one and...

In the summer of 2018, I was given the unique opportunity to try out for Barnet Football Club in London, UK, a story I will...

Passion is a powerful driving force that motivates us to achieve great things and make a difference in the world. However, it can be challenging...

Journalist Sydney J. Harris said, “the purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows ‘, loosely translating to with education we can look beyond...

We all want to invest, the question is what should I invest in, why is it necessary to invest, and when and how should I...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) goes beyond being a mere responsibility; it entails understanding the importance of supporting causes for the betterment of society and future...

 How To Manage Your Personal Finances?   Managing personal finances is a crucial skill that is often overlooked, especially as young people. There are so...

What does money really mean?   Renowned writer Robert Kiyosaki said money is an intangible idea. What did he mean by this? When I came...