UHDF is a grass-roots organization, focused on advocacy, research & linking of under-served communities to quality health & other social services #UHDF#Health
“Justice for women & girls must be a cornerstone of the world we seek to build.”
– @antonioguterres tells #CSW70 that he will continue fighting for dignity & equality #ForAllWomenAndGirls. https://t.co/pRx7U5n4TZ
14% of adults miss medical appointments due to transportation challenges. A lack of reliable transportation disproportionately impacts older adults, those with disabilities and those with lower incomes. Here's how one partnership improved access and removed barriers.
With support from @AFRIpads@AFRIpadsFDN we donated free 2000 sanitary Pads to school girls of P.7, S.4 & S.6 in Butaleja district. The donation benefited 1,799 vulnerable girls in 57 primary schools, 122 girls in 4 secondary schools and 78 teachers. Thank u @AFRIpads
As we nurture the next generation, let's prioritize their health! Encourage physical activity, balanced nutrition, and open conversations about mental well-being. Together, we can empower our youth to thrive! #HealthyYouth#1point8
This last Saturday (December 16th) we partnered with @BataloEast to host an official open to the creative center in Kachonga, Butaleja in Uganda.
Over 800 members of the community came to celebrate the meaning of “Traditional meets Urban”!
Adolescents as part of the matter of issues concerning them, they were fully represented and responding to some of the concerns raised during the stakeholders' meeting aimed at functionalizing #Tooro Subregion ADH CSO Forum. This is supported by @pai_org@theGFF@WorldVisionUg
HAPPENING NOW: Our Executive Director presenting about the What Young People Want: #1point8 billion young people for change campaign and its key findings to the functionalising regional Adolescent Health(ADH) forum stakeholders' meeting in Tooro Sub region.
On Thursday we held an Adolescent Health Forum meeting for the Bukedi Region in Tororo where we shared the What Young People Want Campaign responses/results and how we can use them to advance and promote Adolescent Health & Wellbeing. #1point8
As we continue to deliberate on Functionalizing Regional ADH CSO Forums, in Bukedi Subregion we started with energizing introductory games, learning the the power of collective voices for strong intentional coordination. Supported by; @WorldVisionUg@PlanUganda@pai_org@theGFF
With partners holding regional Meetings with Youth led & Youth Serving organisations to improve Adolescent Health & Wellbeing in Uganda. Shared What Young People Want campaign results. #1point8. We're establishing ADH forums in all regions in Uganda. Busoga region completed today
GOOD NEWS:
We have received a donation of 2000 sanitary pads (SGK), 2000 pieces of AFRIpads underwear & Back packs with booklets from @AFRIpadsFDN & @AFRIpads. This will accelerate our interventions towards improving menstral health among school girls in Butaleja district.Buta
Excited to co-host this keynote on #UHC and the vital role of advocating for equity in health systems and beyond! Join @daktari1, Co-Chair of PMNCH Strategic Advocacy Committee. #PartnersForChange
🗓️ 16 October
🕓 16:00 – 17:30 CET
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@WorldHealthSmt.
For the 2030 agenda for sustainable development to be achieved, we need creation of decent jobs,entrepreneurship training & access to finance, protecting rural women from unacceptable forms of work, enhancement of social protection & ensuring their voices are heard.#RuralWomen
.@hfogstad@PMNCH: “We dreamed about young people, heads of state, partners, gathering in huge numbers, raising our voices for adolescents’ health and well-being. Calling with the same voice for evidence, clear data, financing, and action“. #1POINT8
📣 The 1.8 newsletter is out! Explore the latest from the #1point8 Billion #YoungPeopleForChange campaign, the world's largest youth survey results, inspiring stories from young people & the national events in support of the Global Forum for Adolescents.
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