𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

VLHO represented well at the Youth Coalition for the SDGs General Assembly (May 7, 2026, Nakasero, Kampala).
Coalition President Don Ruhanga convened this milestone gathering of 30+ youth organisations driving SDGs implementation.

Part of something bigger. #YouthLeadership #SDG

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

We celebrated a milestone: our Entrepreneurship for Peace program reached 14–19 young mothers in Kayonga, distributing 25 mother kits.
This is what the SDGs look like in practice—tangible support for those who need it most.
VLHO is proud to lead here. #EmpowermentInAction

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

VLHO represented well at the Youth Coalition for the SDGs General Assembly (May 7, 2026, Nakasero, Kampala).
Coalition President Don Ruhanga convened this milestone gathering of 30+ youth organisations driving SDGs implementation.

Part of something bigger. #YouthLeadership #SDG

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

The urgencies addressed:
✓ Support vulnerable children through fundraising
✓ Expand menstrual hygiene initiatives
✓ Build partnerships with existing companies
✓ Strengthen curriculum advocacy
Three months until the next assembly in the West Nile. #SDGsImplementation

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

Our ED Joanita Nakiwala represented VLHO at the ECOFood Project Uganda Disability Mainstreaming Workshop (May 11-14, Gulu). One question shaped the four days:

Is your organization truly inclusive?

We're examining our own answer. #DisabilityInclusion #VoiceLifeHealth

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

Gratitude to Christian Blind Mission, EAEA, @NUDIPU, and all facilitators for this transformative learning. This is how partnerships for SDGs actually work; learning, accountability, and collective commitment to leaving no one behind.
#Partnership4SDGs #DisabilityJustice

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

What does disability mainstreaming actually look like in practice?
✓ Persons with disabilities in decision-making roles
✓ Accessible physical, digital, and programmatic environments
✓ Reasonable accommodations
✓ Universal design from the start #LeaveNoOneBehind

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

Our work in mental health, substance use prevention, and community wellbeing cannot be complete without centering disability.

Our communities include persons with disabilities. Their voices must be centered. Their needs must shape our programs.
#InclusiveProgramming

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

Impairment + Barriers = Disability

Disability isn't an individual deficit. It's structural. When we remove barriers, we remove disability.

At VLHO, this changes how we design our substance use and mental health programs. #Accessibility

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

Our ED Joanita Nakiwala represented VLHO at the ECOFood Project Uganda Disability Mainstreaming Workshop (May 11-14, Gulu). One question shaped the four days:

Is your organization truly inclusive?

We're examining our own answer. #DisabilityInclusion #VoiceLifeHealth

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

Proud to be an active user of the #AUEUYouthVoicesLab App 📲

Discover opportunities for learning, networking, and funding 💰
Free, accessible & co-created with 10,000+ young people!

Join me 👇
https://t.co/FYnyBQzQuv

@aueuyouthvoices @aueuyouthlab

#YVL_App #AUEUYouthLab

[Prophet Namara Ernest @ProphetNamara]

“Hormuz Crisis : Australia in Trouble 😳”

[Makerere University School of Public Health @MakSPH]

@Makerere University School of Public Health was this week delighted to host Dr. Isabelle Uny, Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Associate Dean for Internationalisation (Research) at the Institute for Social Marketing and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling (UK).

During her visit, Dr. Uny delivered a stimulating public lecture titled “Introduction to Policy Analysis and Writing Policy Briefs”, chaired by Prof. @NazMTumwesigye, an Alcohol Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Subject Matter Expert at Makerere University. Together with the Dean, Prof. @RhodaWanyenze, Dr. Uny and Prof. Tumwesigye explored opportunities for strengthening partnerships between the two institutions.

At present, Prof. Tumwesigye and Dr. Uny are leading research initiatives on the politics of evidence use in alcohol policy in Africa, an area where both institutions are steadily building strong expertise. This visit underscored a shared commitment to expand this collaboration into a deeper, long-term research partnership aimed at delivering greater impact for policy and practice in Uganda and across the region.

[Youth Coalition for the SDGs 🇺🇬 @Youth4SDGsUga]

Happy Youth Day!
Today we celebrate the energy, creativity, and passion of young people everywhere the changemakers,innovators,and leaders shaping a better future. Your potential is limitless,and your impact is powerful.Keep rising, keep leading,and keep inspiring!
#youthday2025

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

@DjembaMicheal @Youth4SDGsUga @UNinUganda @EUinUG @EU_YSBUg @Amref_Uganda @GenderHeroes @kamanzi_lilian @earlyyearsCount Looking forward

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

@Youth4SDGsUga @VoiceLifeHealth
@PolicyUganda

[Youth Coalition for the SDGs 🇺🇬 @Youth4SDGsUga]

Twitter Space alert🚨: Financing the Future: Why Youth-Centered Health Systems Matter
Uganda’s future depends on healthy, empowered youths.
smart investments, inclusive policies, and youth-led healthy solutions should be a priority.
#Youth4Health #IYD2025 #HealthForAll #SDG3

[Youth Coalition for the SDGs 🇺🇬 @Youth4SDGsUga]

This #YouthMonth,join us for our X-Spaces:Chatty & Informative Dialogues as we commemorate #InternationalYouthDay2025 under the theme:“Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation Through Technology & Partnerships”🗓 Save the dates: Aug 6–18 Let’s rise, skill, & take action together

[𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 @VoiceLifeHealth]

@UNAUGANDA @BagumaRT Congrats our own

[UNA UGANDA @UNAUGANDA]

Felicidades!

The new UAPA Board members' orientation today at Grand Global Hotel in Kampala. The outgoing members were given awards for their service.

The Secretary-General @BagumaRT is the new Vice Chair and has pledged to work in tackling the rapidly growing alcohol crisis in Uganda.

#AlcoholControl