Mentoring and linking young graduates to employment research  networking  possibilities in climate response and sustainable development

Who we are

STEPUP Standard Limited is a Ugandan organisation registered in 2016 to mentor and empower young people to participate actively in environmental sustainability action. The organisation trains young people in environmental stewardship and connects them to employment possibilities with experienced professionals and peers.

Why we exist?


courses we offer

Are you looking for skills and employment possibilities in environment sustainability? You qualify regardless of the course you did.

Environment Monitoring

Environment Monitoring

How does engaging youths in collecting data on environmental change inspire a sense of responsibility for driving sustainable development?

Professional Self Marketing

Professional Self Marketing

How can we empower young people to confidently navigate transition into the workforce and maintain professional excellence in the workplace?

Professional Communication

Professional Communication

For learners who want to articulate themselves professionally. It covers making engaging presentations, and speeches; and writing technical reports, briefs, and official communications.

Project management

Project management

For prospective job creators who might be seeking funding and other forms of support. It covers Project designing, pitching, implementation and reporting.

Our current Activities

Overcoming human asset stranding in energy transitioning
STEPUP was contracted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology to conduct a Tracer Study Activity and build the capacity of Energy and Petroleum (EnPe) graduates to overcome stranding in the face of renewable energy transition.
Is Climate Smart Agriculture making sorghum farming systems in Eastern Uganda more resilient?
STEPUP is working with a consortium of partners including Uganda Christian University (UCU), the Centre for Ecosystems Research and Development (CERD) and Tech-Savvy Research and Policy Consulting Limited to investigate this in drought and flood-prone sorghum systems in Eastern Uganda.
Sustainable food systems – Why should youths care?
STEPUP, in partnership with FEMRITE, is engaging young people in arts-based approaches to influence people to care about making food systems sustainable. The project, titled Youths and Arts for Food Systems Transformation (YOUFS), is funded by McKnight Foundation under its global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS).

EVENTS & STORIES

The 6th Annual Renewable Energy Conference & EXPO (REC24 & EXPO)

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Platform, is excited to announce the Renewable Energy Conference 2026 & EXPO (REC26 & EXPO) from 19th October to the 22nd of October, 2026, Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda. This event brings together experts, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and advance […]

Youth Mentorship Program in Climate Smart Agriculture Research

STEPUP together with Uganda Christian University, CERD Uganda and Tech Savvy, under the NARO Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) competitive research grant, is recruiting 30 YOUTH MONITORS for a year-long mentorship program co-monitoring the effectiveness of climate smart agriculture technologies and practices (CSA TIMPS) in the sorghum value chain in Teso sub-region (Bukedea, […]

The Essay Competition Award Ceremony

On Saturday, 25th July, 2026, we celebrated the young people who participated in our 2026 Essay Competition at @Luigi Giussani High School, Kireka. This year, we received over 325 submissions from 34 schools and Institutions, with learners exploring sustainable food systems and the clean energy transition in refugee settlements. Beyond the awards, the day was […]