In communities across Uganda’s Busoga region, progress in the fight against HIV has been steady but uneven. While national indicators show improvements in testing, treatment, and viral suppression, localized hotspots continue to experience higher rates of new infections and gaps in linkage to care. One such area is Bugono Health […]
In many communities across Uganda, open conversations about sexual and reproductive health remain difficult. For young people, this silence often results in misinformation, stigma, and risky decisions. In Iganga Municipality, rapid urbanization, high mobility, and limited access to youth-friendly health services further deepen these challenges. This reality inspired Manhila ku […]
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep vulnerabilities within communities across Uganda, particularly in districts where poverty, food insecurity, and limited livelihood options were already prevalent. In Iganga District, where nearly 20% of the population lives below the poverty line, restrictions on movement, closure of businesses, and reduced agricultural productivity intensified challenges […]
Child marriage remains a major barrier to girls’ education, health, and future opportunities in many communities in Uganda. Despite existing laws and policies, harmful social norms, poverty, and silence continue to push girls into early marriage. In Iganga District, young people and community leaders came together to confront this challenge […]
The Kickboxing and Boxing for Community Transformation Project is an ongoing youth-focused initiative that uses sport as a tool for positive social change. The project aims to identify, nurture, and support young people with boxing and kickboxing talents, while redirecting energy that is often misused on the streets into discipline, […]
Iganga District located in Eastern Uganda with total population of 426,958 people, with 196,636 males and 230,322 females, residing in 101,789 households (UBOS statistics report 2024). faces a critical challenge with the high prevalence of teenage pregnancies, limited educational opportunities, and a lack of sustainable employment opportunities for its youth population. […]