Aine Dixon

Aine Dixon
Founder & Executive Director, Sustainable Youth Development Foundation (SYDF)
Profile Summary
Aine Dixon is a dedicated social entrepreneur and humanitarian, best known as the Founder and Executive Director
of the Sustainable Youth Development Foundation (SYDF). Founded in 2015, SYDF is a social enterprise focused on
empowering Ugandan youth through hands-on skills training aimed at eradicating poverty. Dixon's vision is to create
a generation of Ugandan youth who are poverty-free, socially and economically self-reliant, and fully aware of their
rights and human dignity. Dixon's passion for youth empowerment is deeply personal. Having grown up as an orphan, he experienced
firsthand the struggles of youth without proper mentorship, support, and self-sufficiency. Despite these challenges, Dixon's resilience led him to put himself through school and secure employment independently. This strong sense
of dignity and dedication continues to fuel his commitment to ensuring that no other youth endures the hardships
he faced. Career Highlights
Founder & Executive Director, Sustainable Youth Development Foundation (SYDF) 8 Years
Established SYDF in 2015 to address youth poverty through market-relevant skills training. Led initiatives resulting in over 1,000 program participants, with 60% of alumni becoming entrepreneurs. Pioneered programs in tailoring, hairdressing, baking, paper bag making, liquid soap production, and reusable
sanitary pads. Save the Children Uganda 5 Years
Served in various capacities including Program Manager, Head of Administration and Finance, and Head of
Research and Advocacy. Focused on rehabilitating street children and reintegrating them into their communities. A1 Security Systems | Administrative Assistant & Records Manager
Emerald Consult Limited | Marketing and Sales Manager. Education & Credentials
Nkumba University
Completed 2 years of tertiary education before financial constraints necessitated withdrawal. Hillside High School Bunamwaya | Secondary Education
Graduated in 2005. Awards & Recognitions
Einstein Rising Award
Received USD 2,500 in funding for successfully completing an accelerator program. Sawa World Funding
Awarded EUR 4,000 for projects in Eco Bags and Sanitary Pads programs. Latek Stay Alliance Uganda
Secured 44 million UGX for integrated farming projects.
Seed Grant
Received EUR 1,000 for developing inclusive business solutions in Uganda. Media & Publications
Dixon's impactful work has garnered significant media attention:
Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Featured on March 22, 2019, for his work with SYDF. SEtvAfrica
Televised for his efforts in addressing youth unemployment. NewVision Uganda
Published his initiatives in liquid soap training and production. Record TV Uganda
Highlighted his contributions to youth empowerment. Contact Information
info@sydfoundation.org | sydf.director@ | +256701383615 | +256772721715
www.sydfoundation.org |