Anchoring Communities Uganda

A local NGO empowering communities through integrated Health, Education & Livelihoods programs. Contributing to SDGs 3 & 5.
Collaborate, Empower, Sustain

[Anchoring Communities Uganda @AnchoringComUg]

2 years. 1 mission. Countless lives transformed. From the heart of Gulu, our new mini-documentary captures the journey of empowering communities to end GBV and child marriage. Witness the power of collective action.

Watch the full story here: https://t.co/6yrkF3RVQZ

#EndGBV

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We secured the Best Abstract Award at #ICASA2025. 🥇 This reinforces that effective HIV interventions require strong health systems and solid economics.
​Grateful for the recognition of our contribution to the field. 🚀
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#HIVResearch #HealthSystems #AnchoringCommunities #Award

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We are attending @icasa2025 conference where we have presented our award winning research abstract aimed at improving PrEP retention among key populations in Uganda

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We are attending the @amplifyfund Uganda partners' convening. Key discussions around the funding landscape and knowledge sharing.
Local resource mobilization, consortium formation to lower operating costs are key learnings.

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Ms. Grace Gloria, program head Kerkwaro Acholi cultural institution discussing cultural norms,practices and impact on GBV in the Northern Uganda. ACU with various stakeholders work together to achieve project objectives of human rights advocacy and fight against GBV.

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We are thrilled to expand our reach to new women and girls,providing them with the tools to thrive from skills trainings to economic opportunities. With support from @CRVPF1, we're paving the way for financial freedom and better lives.
#Economicempowerment
#EmpowerHer

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LC1 stakeholders from Omel subcounty at Clerk HCIII in discussion about SGBV prevalence, case referral & management, and challenges faced in handling cases. This helps progress our journey to create safer communities! @amplifyfund
#GBVPrevention
#SGBVResponse

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Our bakery skilling cohort in Mukono has successfully completed their DIT assessment. Beyond the certificates are dreams rising into sustainable businesses, financial independence and lasting change. With funds from @CRVPF1
#SkillingforChange
#WomenEmpowerment

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@SharminPrince Thank you @SharminPrince

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Unlocking potential!! Our economic empowerment program empowers women & girls with various skills of their choice like hair dressing & tailoring skills, paving the way for financial independence & a brighter future. #WomenEmpowerment #EconomicEmpowerment

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Happening now: Emphasizing men's role and engagement.
The Senior Probation and welfare officer of Gulu District in studio talking about Men's role and engagement in SRHR promotion. All support from @amplifyfund.
#SRHR
#EndGBV

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With support from @CRVPF1 , our first cohort of young women and girls sat their DIT exams to certify the quality skills gained over the past 8 months of training in different skills like tailoring, hairdressing, bakery among others.
#Livelihoods

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Today dozens accessed PrEP,SRH and mental health support services with support from our PEs,HWs from Bbale HCIII in Kayunga District. This is what community looks like.
#Access4all
#HIVAwareness
#HealthEquity

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We are honoured to have hosted a team from @CRVPF1 led by the Executive Director Fassil. We had very productive discussions aimed at strengthening the coordinated approach and increasing synergies between partners implementing the EYDCD and AGPP programs in Mukono district.

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After months of skilling, we have partnered with @gnugridcrb to conduct comprehensive profiling of EYDCD project participants and VSLA groups. The exercise will ensure seamless transition of VSLA data from traditional record books & savings boxes to a digital financial ecosystem

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Together with Support groups for GBV survivors,we turn pain into resilience and empower eachother towards recovery. Groups in Palaro subcounty have been of great help to the survivors towards improved and sustainable recovery.
#16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV
#EndGBV 🧡🧡

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Take the rights path—With human
rights at the centre, with communities in the lead, the world can end AIDS by 2030.
We must unite science, policy &
activism to ensure that all can
seamlessly access the support &
care they require.
#WorldAidsDay

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A GBV survivor & champion empower girls of 15-26 years about their human rights and how to live with dignity and respect within Awach subcounty. As ACU ,we are committed to create a violence free world.🧡
#16DaysOfActivism2024 #16DaysAgainstGBV
@amplifyfund

[AmplifyChange @amplifyfund]

#AGYW deserve happy, healthy lives where they can make choices to #TransformHerFuture. For 10 years AmplifyChange has supported approaches to improve #AGYW access to #SRHR, including through #CSE, youth-friendly services, and amplifying #AGYW as advocates for change.
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Day 2 of #AIDS2024 . Satellite session by @tikoafrica . Innovative financing in expanding access to integrated #HIV services for adolescents and young people. Sustainability beyond donor funding remains a major maze to navigate. #PutPeopleFirst