Own Your Future Campus Initiative

Dynamic youth-led initiative empowering university students on SRHR, HIV, GBV & Mental Health. Building resilient leaders for a healthier future

[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

At OYF, we don’t just host the UNSHC, we believe every student deserves a platform to debate, speak, write, perform, and inspire.

From debate, to quizzes, poetry, MDD, public speaking, and abstract writing, we celebrate talent in all forms. ✨

Meet the winners of UNSHC26 🏆🔥

[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

Just left a room where 60 days ago, university students from across the country pulled up to talk health, policy, and the future of student wellbeing.

We will be dropping the highlights, lessons, and a few “wait, we actually said that?” moments from the conference

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[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

We are proud to have participated in the Youth Mock Parliament on Menstrual Hygiene Management 2026 organized by @ahfugandacares at the @Parliament_Ug advancing youth voices and advocating for dignified menstruation and equitable access for all.

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#MHD26

[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

We’re proud to stand with @ahfugandacares at the Youth Mock Parliament: “Menstrual Hygiene Management in the Spotlight.” Youth-led action for policy, financing, and dignity, so every person can manage their period with equity and respect. OYF supports the movement.

[AHF Uganda Cares @ahfugandacares]

📢SAVE THE DATE 📌
Young voices are taking center stage at the Youth Mock Parliament on #Menstrual Hygiene Management

🗓️22nd May 2026
📍Parliament of Uganda

Theme: Menstrual Hygiene in the Spotlight: Advancing Policy & Financing for Dignified Menstruation & Equitable Access.”

[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

As students across the country prepare for and continue with exams, we at Own Your Future Initiative wish you success, clarity, and confidence. 📚✨

“Good health is the foundation of academic success; take care of your mind and body as you pursue your dreams.” 💙

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[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

More honored to have shared this journey with partners equally committed to shaping healthier, safer, and more empowered student communities

UNSHC26 was proof that meaningful change grows stronger through collaboration, dialogue, and collective action
Grateful @ahfugandacares

[AHF Uganda Cares @ahfugandacares]

We are honored to take part in the Uganda National Students Conference, engaging young people on HIV prevention, SRHR, mental health and youth leadership.

Young people are not just the future, they are leaders in today’s HIV response.
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#YouthInAction

[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

Indeed!!

What began as a conference ended as a movement 🌍✨

Grateful to our incredible partners, speakers, student leaders, and every voice that helped turn conversations into impact at UNSHC 2026 💙🔥

The discussions may have ended, but the action continues.

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[Uganda AIDS Commission @aidscommission]

A two-day National Students Health Conference (2nd Edition) under the theme: "From Awareness to Action; Institutionalizing the Students Health", held at Kyambogo University, attracted over five hundred student representatives from various Universities across the Country.

The Conference was sponsored by UNFPA, supported by several partners, including Uganda AIDS Commission.

Head HIV Prevention - UAC, Dr. Daniel Byamukama, joined a Panel of Resource Persons today to discuss a wide range of health related issues, including what young people need to do differently to avoid HIV infection.

#EndAIDS2030Ug

[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

UNSHC26 National Public Speech Champion!!!

Huge congrats to our national speech champion! 🏅🎙️ @OnyaitChurchill (@kyambogou)

Your words moved us and earned the win well deserved. 👏🔥

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The debate Champions are here!!!!

Massive congrats to our debate champions! 🏆🎤 @BishopStuartUni

Sharp arguments, fearless delivery, and teamwork that won the room well played. 👏🔥

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BEST AT BOILING BRAINS OUT!!!

Huge congrats to our quiz champions! @kyambogou

🏆🧠 Fast thinking, sharp teamwork, and well-earned victory proud of you all. 👏🎉

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[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

The winning wordsmith!!

Big congratulations to our poetry champion! 🏅✍️ Bukenya Hussein (@kyambogou )

Your verses moved hearts and earned the crown brilliant performance. 👏❤️

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[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

The last event of the day!!

Debate finals starting now!!!🏆🎤 Rush in or join online don’t miss the clash of ideas. 📚🔥

The battle ground is set. Let the real intellectual war start!!!

May the best win 🥇

[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

INVOLVE YOURSELVES!!

In her speech Mary Borgman (@USEmbassyUganda ) has encouraged students to champion SRH sensitization and policy advocacy.

Your voice can transform services and laws. 🗣️🎓💡 Organize, educate, and push for youth-friendly, evidence-based SRH policies.

[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

At today’s high-level stakeholders’ panel, Mr Ssemakula (@Educ_SportsUg ) emphasized that the National School Health Comprehensive Policy has been taken back to Parliament for review to strengthen its response to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) challenges affecting learners.

[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

🩺🌍 At UNSHC 2026, Mr. Gilbert highlighted the urgent realities facing Uganda’s youth from unintended pregnancies and HIV infections to stigma, substance abuse, and limited access to youth-friendly SRHR services.

Student health conversations must move beyond silence.

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[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

🧠⚡ The atmosphere is tense, the competition is fierce, and the finalists are giving every question their last ounce of brainpower 🔥

After rounds of pressure, preparation, and brilliance, the Quiz Finals have reached their defining moment.

May the best be declared!!

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[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

🌍✨ Day Two is here and the stage is set for deeper conversations, stronger student engagement, powerful networking, impactful discussions, and unforgettable moments 🔥
From bold ideas to meaningful action, today promises even more voices, more energy, and more impact.

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[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

🔥 Day One of UNSHC 2026 was powerful.

From bold health discussions 🩺 and expert panels 🎙️ to inspiring student performances and unforgettable edutainment ✨

The conversations were real. The energy was unmatched.

And Day Two is only getting bigger 👀
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Don’t miss!

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[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

🩺✨ The Chief Guest @kristineblokhus (@UNFPAUganda ) also highlighted a silent reality on many campuses; students avoiding health services because of stigma and fears around confidentiality.

A healthy campus must also be a safe and trusted space for every student 🌍💙

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[Own Your Future Campus Initiative @OwnYourFutureUG]

🌍🩺 The Chief Guest emphasized that meaningful change in public health cannot happen without young people actively engaging in policy, leadership, and decision-making spaces.

From advocacy to political action, students were challenged to move beyond awareness to real driving.