Reach A Hand Africa

We are dedicated to empowering young people aged 10-30 to be at the forefront of social economic development with a focus on Sexual Reproductive Health.

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

PEAFECTION Champion of the Month: Tumusiime Fred

While conducting a community outreach session in Amababare Central Village, Kashare Sub-county, Fred noticed a young mother named Provia who seemed hesitant to engage in a discussion on family planning.

After the session, he approached her, not with advice, but with a simple question about how she was doing.

As the conversation unfolded, Provia shared her story. A mother of three children born barely a year apart, she was struggling to meet her family's needs and feared becoming pregnant again.

Yet misinformation about family planning, coupled with her husband's opposition and cultural beliefs around child spacing, had left her feeling trapped and uncertain.

Fred listened without judgment. He acknowledged her fears, answered her questions honestly, and helped her understand the different family planning options available to her.

Through their discussion, Provia felt that an IUD would be the best option for her, but she remained concerned about her husband's reaction.

Fred accompanied Provia to a health facility and connected her with a nurse. Through continued engagement and dialogue, the health worker was able to involve her husband, address his concerns, and provide accurate information about family planning.

With the support she needed, Provia made an informed decision to use an IUD.

His story is a reminder that meaningful change often begins with compassion, and that sometimes the most powerful thing a peer educator can do is simply listen.

#PEAFection #ReachAHandAfrica #RAHUAt15

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Today, it is becoming increasingly evident that many refugees have turned to small business start-ups to overcome unemployment and limited economic opportunities resulting from displacement.

Remarkably, many of these enterprises have grown beyond survival businesses into viable ventures worthy of investment. In the absence of adequate financial institutions, refugees have organised themselves into savings groups and SACCOs, enabling them to access capital and expand their businesses.

Some of these SACCOs have grown significantly, demonstrating the strong demand for financial services within refugee communities and presenting a real investment opportunity for the private sector, financial institutions, and governments.

According to The Amahoro Coalition research titled: Hiding In Plain Sight, Africa's $27B Displacment Market Opportunity, displaced populations across Africa generate an estimated $27 billion in annual income.

This challenges the long-held perception of refugees as aid-dependent populations and highlights them as active economic participants contributing to local economies.

Yet many refugee-owned businesses remain informal, limiting their ability to attract investment, access larger markets, and scale their operations. With greater access to finance, business support, and formalisation, these enterprises, many of them owned by young people, could create jobs and drive economic growth.

As we mark #WorldRefugeeDay, perhaps it is time to recognise refugee communities not only as beneficiaries of assistance but also as entrepreneurs, consumers, and investors. The opportunity already exists. The question is whether we are prepared to invest in it.

#ReachAHandAfrica
#RAHUAt15

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

When people talk about livelihoods, they often focus on jobs, income, and opportunities.

But before any of that comes confidence. Self-belief. The ability to communicate your ideas, advocate for yourself, make informed decisions, and see possibilities where others see limitations.

Over the past seven days, young people with disabilities in Isingiro Town Council have been building exactly that foundation through the Core Life Skills Training under the We Can Work Programme.

The conversations went beyond skills and training manuals. They were about understanding oneself, embracing strengths, navigating challenges, setting goals, protecting one's health, and exploring pathways to economic independence through agriculture and entrepreneurship.

Yesterday, the training came to an end. But the real journey is only beginning.

Here's to the next chapter of growth, inclusion, and possibility for the trainees.

#WeCanWork #ReachAHandAfrica #RAHUAt15

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

A heartfelt thank you to all the partners and participants who made the inaugural session of the Link, Learn & Action Webinar Series a success.

Together, we created a space for honest reflection, evidence-driven dialogue, and collective learning on why teenage pregnancy persists in Uganda and what must change.

The insights shared reaffirmed that while the evidence is clear, meaningful progress will require coordinated action, stronger accountability, and solutions that reflect the realities young people face today.

Missed the webinar? Watch the full conversation - https://t.co/1exlUm5AsP

📅 The next webinar will take place on Tuesday, 30th June 2026. Sign up via - https://t.co/YSst0QnDS5

#LinkLearnAct #ReachAHandAfrica #RAHUAt15

[Humphrey Nabimanya @HumNabimanya]

Over 70% of Uganda’s population is under the age of 30, yet youth unemployment remains high. Due to deep gender inequalities, the situation is even harder for young women. They face almost double the unemployment rates of young men because of limited access to education, capital, and technical skills, forcing many into vulnerable informal work.

Today, I visited Kinawataka to spend time with young mothers in the community. Through our #LeesuSkillingInitiative at @reachahand, we are supporting 10 of these young mothers with direct startup capital to grow their small businesses.

Kinawataka faces the exact challenges that our #GhettoKonnect initiative was built to address; vulnerable young people in urban informal settlements dealing with economic barriers and early parenthood.

While startup capital is an important start, long-term success happens when we pair financial support with capacity building. Through the Leesu Skilling Initiative, we are linking capital with hands-on vocational skills so these young women can build financial independence.

To bring more attention to these realities, we are also producing a documentary to spotlight the challenges teenage mothers face in these environments. We want to share their stories clearly and drive collective action.

Thank you to @gracenakimera7 and the #FeedTheStreetsFoundation for joining us on the ground today and supporting this outreach. Empowerment is not about short-term handouts; it is about ensuring that youth have the tools, skills, and platforms to build their own futures.

#YouthLivelihoods #ReachAHandAfrica

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

When we talk about intimate partner violence, men are often left out of the conversation. Yet for many men, the struggle is real and often silent.

Intimate partner violence is not only physical. It can be psychological, emotional, verbal, and controlling, leaving deep scars that are not always visible. Too many men suffer in silence because of stigma, fear of judgment, or the belief that they won't be believed.

It's time to acknowledge that this is happening, create safe spaces for men to speak up, and build support systems that respond with empathy, dignity, and action. No one should have to suffer abuse in silence.

Let's start the conversation. Let's listen. Let's find solutions.
@HumNabimanya @MinofHealthUG
#MensMentalHealth #ReachAhandAfrica

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Safeguarding starts with each of us. Through our words, our actions, and the way we support those around us.

It's in the way we listen without judgment, respect confidentiality, speak up when something isn't right, and create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and protected.

Safeguarding is not just a responsibility, it's a commitment to care, empathy, and accountability.

#PEA26 #ReachAhandAfrica

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Have you ever stopped to think about how a simple comment, gesture, or attitude can affect a person with a disability?

What may seem small or insignificant to you can have a lasting impact on someone else's confidence, sense of belonging, and overall well-being.

Inclusion is not only about physical access, but it's also about respect, empathy, and the way we treat one another every day.

#PEA26 #ReachAhandAfrica

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Today's Family Planning session by Dr. Roggers created a space for honest conversations, learning, and myth-busting around sexual and reproductive health.
The session challenged common misconceptions, particularly myths linking family planning to infertility, while emphasizing the importance of accessing accurate information and youth-friendly services.

Through thoughtful discussions and questions on fertility, side effects, confidentiality, the effectiveness of withdrawal, men's role in family planning, and permanent methods such as tubal ligation, the peer educators strengthened their understanding of informed decision-making and shared responsibility in planning for healthier futures.

#PEA26 #ReachAHandAfrica

[Pimer Peace @PimerPeace]

“As a founder, you carry the weight of your mission, your team, the communities you serve, and the pressure to make it all work. We know there’s often little space to pause, reflect, or connect with those who truly understand the journey.”#TheFoundersNexus created that space

[iKon Awards: Film And Television @ikonawards]

Africa’s creative future knows no borders.
Join us for IKON Activate: Beyond Borders in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 22–26 October 2026.

Register here: https://t.co/Ns1Eb9eoU5

For more information, call: 0775294725

#IKONAwards26

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Across Pakwach District, discussions around gender-based violence continue to reveal a common pattern, conflicts within marriages gradually escalating into violence.

During our engagement, as the #ProtectSRHR consortium with cultural leaders from Jonam Kingdom in Pakwach, it was shared that Gender Based Violence often stems from misunderstanding among couples.

Sharing during the dialogue, Chief Oucha Isaac, Chief of the Puvungu Chiefdom under Jonam Kingdom, requested the Protect SRHR consortium to collaborate with the cultural leaders to intensify community sensitization on peaceful conflict resolution and shared responsibilities through radio talk shows, spot messages and dialogues.

As the consortium, we're committed to actioning Chief Isaac's request.

[Humphrey Nabimanya @HumNabimanya]

When we designed the #ImpactForge Fellowship, we weren’t looking for perfect organisations; we were looking for passionate builders. We wanted to find early-stage founders who were great at spotting community problems, but needed the structural tools to turn their passion into a lasting institution.

@keithnamu is the perfect example of that vision in motion. Through @gazalanduox, he stepped up to tackle a very modern crisis: young people losing the face-to-face social skills needed to navigate today's digital world. He had the community and the drive, but like many young leaders, he hit a wall when it came to internal systems and long-term structure.

Watching his growth during the fellowship has been incredibly rewarding. Keith didn't just tweak his operations; he completely transformed how #GazalandUOX runs. He replaced last-minute planning with clear strategies and built internal structures, setting up defined team roles, solid communication channels, and a governing board.

What inspires me most is his personal evolution. Keith shifted his entire perspective from seeing leadership as just influencing to embracing it as a deep responsibility. That mindset shift gave him the confidence to walk into corporate offices and pitch his ideas effectively.

This is exactly what youth empowerment means to us at @reachahand. We aren't here to just support short-term projects; we are here to walk alongside the next generation of CEOs as they transition from managing day-to-day chaos to confidently leading sustainable organisations. Keith is doing exactly that.

#YouthLivelihoods #SkillsDevelopment #RAHUat15 #GazalandUOX #ImpactForge #ReachAHandAfrica

[Aisha Ali #EDChatEU @asha11al]

🎙If collaboration had a fan club, The Founders Nexus would be it's annual convention.

30 founders and CEOs came together to exchange ideas, challenge conventional thinking and explore how we can build stronger institutions through collective intelligence.

I left recharged ,with answers ,lots of reflection and a renewed appreciation for the power of learning in community.

#TheFoundersNexus

[AGABA @Cyrez20]

What is being Optimistic?...
Its being firmly planted in reality. Accepting that something is happening but regardless things will be better.

We're often faced with challenges in our daily lives but in these situations its best we look on the positive side and hope for the best.

[African Community Center for Social Sustainability @ACCESS_UG]

Yesterday, we successfully held the ACSI (African Coalition for Social Impact) Mid-Year Planning Workshop and Grassroots Implementation Program Updates. It was inspiring to engage with partners and organizations committed to driving sustainable change in our communities. We were honored to have strong representation from African Community Centre for Social Sustainability (ACCESS), Nama Health Impact, Wezesha impact, Teach For Uganda, Mukisa Foundation, and St. Francis. Together, we reflected on progress, shared lessons learned, and strengthened our commitment to improving health, education, and livelihoods across Uganda.

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Greetings from Pakwach District.

As the #ProtectSRHR Consortium, we have convened cultural leaders from Jonam Kingdom in Pakwach, district officials and young people for a reflective dialogue on the social drivers affecting young people’s sexual and reproductive health, with a focus on HIV, teenage pregnancy, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and maternal health.

The dialogue is exploring what is currently being done and what more needs to be done to effectively address these issues.

The engagement aims to strengthen collaboration and enable the consortium to identify practical, culturally grounded ways to support, complement, and work alongside cultural institutions to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes for young people in the district.

Keep posted on our pages for updates from this engagement!

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Inclusion starts with understanding.
Today's Disability Awareness session at the Peer Educators Academy challenged us to rethink perceptions, break down barriers, and recognise that disability does not mean inability.

From accessibility and communication to dignity, respect, and equal opportunities, our peer educators are gaining the knowledge and skills needed to champion a more inclusive future for all because a world that works for everyone is a world worth building.

#PEA26 #ReachAhandAfrica

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Every session, every conversation, and every lesson equip a new generation with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to empower their peers and create a lasting impact in their communities.

#PEA26 #ReachAhandAfrica

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

What if the change our communities need starts with one informed young person?
Through meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and accurate information, we are empowering young people to make informed choices and build brighter futures.
#PEA26 #ReachAhandAfrica