When five-year-old Kirabo Liya Dhara, a Climate Activist, heard about the FunDoo platform during a radio programme on Sanyu FM, her curiosity was immediately sparked. Already passionate about protecting the environment, Liya wanted to see how she could learn more and do even more for the planet she loves.
Liya is not an ordinary child. She is a young environmental advocate and the author of “The Sunflower and the Earth,” a children’s book that encourages young readers to value water and care for nature. Her message is simple but powerful: even the smallest voices can help protect the Earth.
During a visit to the Sanyu FM studios, Liya signed up to
FunDoo and began exploring the platform’s learning activities. She completed
the GreenPal pathway, which introduces young people to climate action and
environmentally responsible habits. Through the interactive tasks, Liya
discovered new ideas about how young people can use their voices and everyday
actions to protect the environment.
Beyond learning online, Liya is already putting her passion into action. She speaks to other children about caring for nature and continues to advocate for environmental protection in her community. Her journey shows how connecting young people to engaging learning platforms like FunDoo can spark curiosity, nurture leadership, and empower even the youngest changemakers to make a difference.
FunDoo is a digital life coach that helps young people build important life and employability skills while exploring topics such as careers, health, mental wellbeing, climate change, and financial literacy. Launched in Uganda in 2022 through the U-Report Uganda platform, FunDoo is a flagship innovation from the UNICEF Office of Innovation and can be accessed through WhatsApp (+256709168500), SMS (8500), and the U-Report app.
Designed to work even with low internet connectivity, the platform makes learning accessible to young people wherever they are. Through short, practical tasks and engaging content, FunDoo encourages adolescents and youth aged 14–24 to learn by doing, helping them build confidence and take positive action in their lives and communities. Today, more than 70,000 young people in Uganda are already using FunDoo, making it a growing digital space where young people can learn, explore opportunities, and develop the skills they need for the future.
