FLYING NURSES “BEES”: The Social Marketing Model bringing youth-friendly Family Planning services closer to the youth
Action 4 Health Uganda through the TeamUp Uganda program is implementing a new program dubbed FLYING NURSES, also known as BEEES in Mityana District. This project is aimed at bringing family planning services at affordable prices closer to the youth, especially in hard-to-reach areas. The Flying Nurses will be operating in 10 sub-counties namely Malangala, […]
SRHR-THEMED SPORTS GALA HELD IN BUSIA DISTRICT
Action 4 Health Uganda utilises sports galas as a means of spreading SRHR information and providing SRHR services to the youth in areas where these galas are held. Alongside the galas are integrated community health outreaches where various health services are provided to the youth taking part in the gala and the community members who […]
A4HU CELEBRATES MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY 2024
Butaleja District was abuzz with activity as various partners, local leaders, and Ministry of Education and Sports representatives joined the community to commemorate the International Day of Menstrual Hygiene on 28th May 2024 under the theme Together for a Period Friendly World. The Youth Truck spearheaded the mobilization drive pre-event, traversing various communities of Butaleja […]
SRHR Themed Sports Gala Held In Tororo
The event aimed at bridging the gap between the youth and access to health services especially those related to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights.
Debates Bridging The Gap In Menstrual Hygiene Management Awareness Among The Youth
I am thankful to the Youth Truck for this opportunity where I have also emerged as the best debater.” Remarked a Senior Three female student of Bujubi Senior Secondary School, Mityana District.
Youth-Friendly Corners Improve Uptake Of Srhr Services
There was fear and stigma in the outpatient department for young people. But now with the youth corner, young people are many.
Everybody Is Happy With New Toilet Facility
We don’t have to inconvenience the church anymore. The community and everybody appreciates the new latrines.
Distribution Of Reusable Sanitary Pads And Awareness Raising On Menstrual Hygiene
“Girls who go into menstruation have now learnt how to manage themselves which has reduced on dropout rates. In fact, there are more girls than boys in classes today,” Najjembe.
Youth Champions Standing Up For Young People’s Issues- Team Up
“When young people in our area have a challenge, they now find confidence and comfort to open up to the YEC leaders or Youth Champions to help them,” Imanet Fatumah, says.
Advancing The Youth Agenda Through Advocacy And Peer Education
Because of the good work she has been doing, jamidah noted that her friends have gradually started to follow in her foot steps and most have stopped engaging in drug abuse and drinking.