POWER RECOGNISED AMONG TOP SOCIAL INNOVATION IN HEALTH PROJECTS IN UGANDA
POWER Project Manager Hassan Waswa on the right receiving the certificate of recognition from Dr. Nawangwe and Mr. Tomas Lundstrom Action 4 Health Uganda, in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health and through the Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI)—funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)-launched the third Cohort of POWER (Providing […]
Empower Youth Project and a young advocate’s journey
Reagan Kulubya’s journey with the Empower Youth Project (EYP) started in 2022, after the COVID-19 pandemic. As Reagan looks back on completing the project in 2024, he feels proud and accomplished. He describes it as a “life changer.” Through the project, Reagan advocated for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for young people. He […]
Community Health in Action: Action 4 Health Uganda’s Health Outreach Program Transforming Lives in Mityana District
To bring health services closer to young people and their communities, Action 4 Health Uganda (A4HU) conducts regular community health outreaches. In collaboration with local health facilities, these events provide essential services to community members, especially the underserved and underprivileged, who previously had limited or no access to healthcare. On 10th April 2025, an integrated […]
POWER COHORT II DEMO DAY
On a dazzling and sunlit Friday, February 28th, 2025, Action 4 Health Uganda joyfully commemorated the graduation of 15 remarkable young women from the transformative POWER program — Providing Opportunities for Women in Entrepreneurship and Reproductive Health. This vibrant occasion not only celebrated their achievements but also signified the culmination of the second Cohort 2024-2025, […]
MALE FLYING NURSES BRINGING YOUTH FRIENDLY FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES CLOSER TO THE YOUTH IN MITYANA DISTRICT
The Flying Nurses aka BEES is a social marketing model being run by Action 4 Health Uganda under the TeamUp Uganda program in Mityana District. This model seeks to bring youth friendly family planning services closer to the youth in remote areas of the district at an affordable cost. In so doing, the distance to […]
JOHN JESSE: A4HU YEC NETWORK ALUMNA
John Jesse Nabundesi, is one of the shining stars from our Alumni over the years, having undergone training as an SRHR advocate and gone on to represent fellow young people on various platforms. We had a chat with Jesse to get to know where it all began and where he is now. Enjoy the read: […]
KITEBI HC III YOUTH CORNER CHANGING LIVES
On August 29th, 2024, with financial backing from DSW, Action 4 Health Uganda commissioned the new Youth-friendly corner at Kitebi Health Centre III in the Rubaga Division of Kampala District. This was a crucial milestone in ensuring that young people have access to health services and information in a conducive and accommodating environment. We visited […]
CALL FOR BIDS
Action 4 Health Uganda (A4HU) is a non-governmental organization whose mandate is to empower young people in Uganda to enable them to effectively address issues related to Sexual Reproduction and Health, economic status, as well as poverty alleviation through a holistic approach to health and development. Action 4 Health Uganda is looking for service providers […]
ACTION 4 HEALTH UGANDA HOSTS YALI REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATING SRHR, GBV CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH IN ESA SHELTERS
Action 4 Health Uganda hosted the Eastern and Southern Regional Youth Leaders Symposium on GBV Shelter Policy and Sustainability, organized by YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa and YALI Africa. The symposium’s theme was “Breaking Barriers: Integrating SRHR, GBV Care, and Mental Health Access in ESA Shelters for Lasting Impact.” The one-day event, part of […]
Life-Changing Health Education in Kyengeza: A Young Woman’s Journey to HIV Awareness
In Kyengeza, Kikandwa Subcounty, a group of young people had the opportunity to learn about sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) through talks led by peer educators. During one session, they discussed HIV, sparking a life-changing conversation. Nalukenge Prossy (a fake name), a young woman from the community, decided to speak privately with a peer […]