Shila Natenda

Feminist | Mental Health Enthusiast & Counsellor | Team Lead @GCWR | Paralegal | Consultant on women's rights, mental health, SRHR & gender justice

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

Advancing Mental Health Integration in SRHR
Mental health remains one of the most overlooked components of comprehensive SRHR. Thru Reflective Healing Focus Group Discussions, we are generating community-led evidence with support from @GlobalFundWomen
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#TowardsHolisticSRHR

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

By centering lived experiences, we are strengthening an SRHR model of care that is compassionate, trauma-informed and responsive to the emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing of all women
#TowardsHolisticSRHR
#PriortizeMentalHealthinSRHR

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

We are deeply grateful to IBU for their generous donation of essential medicines to support our community members.This partnership strengthens our ability to respond to common health needs, including treatment for infections, malaria, wound care, pain relief, & others at the DIC

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

With support from #FemPeaceEA Project, our team participated in a 2-day self & collective care session focused on grief, burnout, & stress management. We created space to process emotions thru art, dance, and storytelling, aimed at strengthening wellbeing, teamwork, & resilience.

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

Join us for the second.
#WalkforMentalHealth2026 as;
We walk for safety.
We walk for rights.
We walk for wellbeing.

#SafetyForAllWomen #MoreGoodDaysTogether
#FemPeaceEA project

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

Among us are people who care.
Among us are those walking the same journey.
Among us are those ready to listen and support.
Even when it feels like you’re alone—you are not.
#MentalHealthMatters
#WalkforMentalHealth2026
#EastAfricaFeministPeaceNetwork

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

Listen. Support. Believe survivors of Violence.
Healing begins when we stop asking survivors to prove their pain and start creating spaces where they are met with compassion instead of blame.
#WalkforMentalHealth2026 #SafetyforAllWomen #FemPeaceEA

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

Takecare of your Mental Health everyday
#WalkforMentalHealth2026
#SafetyforAllWomen
##MentalHealthMatters

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

We geared up for the #WalkforMentalHealth2026 happening on 10th May 2026.
This space calls for Safety, Labour Rights and Collective Wellbeing

#SafetyforAllWomen
#DecentWork
#MentalHealthMatters #FemPeaceEA
#UHAI

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

How are you practising collective care/wellbeing in your community.? Our mental health Best friend gives us tips.
#WalkforMentalHealth2026
#SafetyforAllWomen
#MoreGoodDaysTogether
#FeministSisterhood
#FemPeaceEA

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

What we mean by safety at the #WalkforMentalHealth2026 ...
#SafetyatWork
#Decentwork
#NoSexuaHarrassment
#Rest
#GoodPay
#SafeWorkingConditions
#MentalHealthMatters

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

Expect fun, good vibes, learning, rejuvenation and social connections at the #WalkforMentalHealth2026
#MoreGoodDaysTogether
#MentalHealthMatters
#FemPeaceEA
#SafetyforAllWomen #UHAI

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

The #WalkForMentalHealth2026 is not only about physical fitness, but also about psychological well-being, healing, connection, and collective care. Every step is a reminder, we can build healthier, more supportive communities
#FemPeaceEA
#MentalHealthMatters
#SafetyforAllWomen

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

#SafetyforAllWomen #WalkforMentalHealth2026
#FemPeaceEA
#MentalHealthMatters

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

The outreach promoted community wellbeing, preventive care, and positive health-seeking behaviors while reminding us that mental and physical health go hand in hand.
#MentalHealthMatters #CommunityHealth #HealthForAll
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[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

The conversations highlighted mental health challenges including perinatal anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, substance misuse, and suicidal thoughts. Today, these women use their voices to inspire hope, healing, and support for others. 💚 2/2
#FemPeaceEA #MentalHealthMatters

[IWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK LIMITED-ICDNL @IWAYNETWORK]

Proud to join the Walk for Mental Health 2026 alongside @GCWR_Uganda and community partners advancing dignity, mental wellbeing, and support for women sex workers.

ICDNL also showcased community-led SRHR mobile tools promoting access to safe, stigma-free health information.

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

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and access to services through open community dialogue and health education.

#HIVPrevention #LENPrEP #CommunityHealth #EndingHIV @awacuganda @SNatenda

[Golden Centre for Women's Rights @GCWR_Uganda]

Together with AWAC & Nsangi Health Centre III, we held a community awareness meeting in Kyengera, Wakiso District on #Lenacapavir (LEN-PrEP); a new long-acting HIV prevention injection now available in Uganda.
The session focused on eligibility, administration, side effects, 1/2

[Q-Media Advocacy Uganda @QMediaAdvocacy]

Don’t forget tomorrow 14th May 2026 at exactly 4:00pm EAT, to joins us as we unpack the emotional weight of survival, burnout, and the connection between economic pressure and mental wellbeing.
Live in an exclusive X-Space @QMediaAdvocacy
#Work #Worth #Burnout #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth