Youth Against Alcohol and Drugs

Informing, Advocating, and Engaging youth to embrace healthier lifestyles and champion a drug and alcohol-free society. #YouthHealth #DrugFree #AlcoholFree

[Kalema Andrew Arnold🇺🇬 🌍 @KalemaxA]

A family outing shouldn't be a child's first encounter with alcohol or shisha.

Flavours, branding, influencers & online marketing are making these products look normal and attractive to young people.

It's time to strengthen regulation, promote awareness & protect them.

[Kalema Andrew Arnold🇺🇬 🌍 @KalemaxA]

Road safety needs more than talk, it needs action.
Aligned with the Global Plan for Road Safety, reducing crashes by 50% by 2030 speaks directly to SDG 3: protecting lives and well-being. Every prevented crash means a life saved.

Shared lessons on building sustainable coalitions

[Dcode Dynamics @dcodeug]

Secure your systems with @dcodeug solutions.

[UNA UGANDA @UNAUGANDA]

When addressing tobacco use and addiction, consistent follow-up with those affected is crucial. Regular check-ins provide motivation and support for individuals on their journey to quit.

At the same time, we must continue exposing the tobacco industry’s tactics and advocate for progressive taxation to reduce the accessibility of these deadly products, especially to young people.

#TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUg
@uicc @CTC_AFRICA

[UNA UGANDA @UNAUGANDA]

With just a few days to the start of Africa Industrialization Week, @UNAUGANDA will be hosting an X Space on Youth Rising for an Industrialized Africa.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 13th November 2025
📍 Where: Virtual - X Space
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Theme: “Transforming Africa’s Economy through Sustainable Industrialization, Regional Integration, and Innovation.”

Join the conversation as we hear from @mtic_uganda , innovative startups, and digital technology changemakers.

#AIW2025 #AYISF2025

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[Emmanuel Kakaire @thekakaemma]

Are you aware that the Pearl of Africa Rally Uganda (PoARU) is one of the main motorsport events in Uganda.

It is part of the National Rally Championship and the FIA African Rally Championship (ARC).
#RallyEnthuasist

[Kalema Andrew Arnold🇺🇬 🌍 @KalemaxA]

The story of the hen and the cock, both believing they won’t be eaten because of the tasks they perform reminds us of shared responsibility.

If we think the SDGs are only for governments & not individuals, the future will challenge us all.

#DecadeofAction!

[Emmanuel Kakaire @thekakaemma]

It's indeed critical that we embrace new technologies.

[Destiny Gladys Chaiga @ChaigaDestiny]

Wow, what an amazing work. I am so glad that through this championship, your contribution to your community is being noticed.

Keep up Patience

[UNA UGANDA @UNAUGANDA]

Turning calls to action into implementation. Young people too can make it happen.
#MySDGsMyVoiceUg

[UNA UGANDA @UNAUGANDA]

@marienanyanzi from @twaweza_uganda shares data on the SDGs survey in Uganda, highlighting challenges Ugandans face within their households, including unemployment, limited access to health services, and the rising cost of living.

Findings show that hunger is more prevalent in rural communities, especially in Northern Uganda, compared to urban areas like Kampala.

Among young people, social media remains the main source of information, followed by radio and word of mouth.

This is currently happening during the Local Leaders Engagement on Sustainable Development Goals & Citizen-Generated Data.

#MySDGsMyVoiceUg
#SDGsAt10
#UN80

@BagumaRT @UNAFinland
@lynderlinda @UNinUganda @sdgs_ug @KalemaxA @jennikauppila

[UHCA @uhca_ug]

As @BagumaRT highlights, real-life stories are powerful. What may seem like a harmless trend, such as helping an elder light a cigarette can quickly lead to initiation and, eventually, nicotine addiction.

In his session, our coordinator @BagumaRT shares insights on crafting impactful advocacy messages for tobacco tax campaigns. By combining evidence with storytelling, advocates can better influence policymakers and the public.

A unified message from the @UgCancerSociety training: raising tobacco excise taxes to 75% is essential for safeguarding public health.
#TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG

[Trill Marines Ug 🇺🇬 @TrillMarine_Ug]

More on Ssezibwa falls!
The Sezibwa falls are characterized by several rocks with sharp edges and a large pool below. From the falls, the river Ssezibwa flows all the way to Lake Kyoga.

#ExploreUganda
@wekesa_amos @ExploreUganda

[Emmanuel Kakaire @thekakaemma]

2/12
To enter a rally, drivers & co-drivers submit an entry form (online/physical) with their details, valid competition licenses, car papers, proof of insurance & pay an entry fee. 🏁
#RallyEnthuasist

[Youth Against Alcohol and Drugs @YAAD_UG]

#TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUg

[UHCA @uhca_ug]

Tobacco tax systems that attempt to make tobacco products more affordable for low-income people serve to increase health inequities and disproportionately place a higher burden of health and economic costs on the poor.

We can help our people from devastating effects of tobacco use through progressively increasing tobacco taxes enabling young people not to access the industry's products.
#TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUg

[Asa (아사) @slugada]

Be aware of the context you’re covering. Mr. Baguma urged journalists to limit bias & always approach drowning stories with clarity and preparedness. Remember, you represent a media house. Stay professional & uphold journalistic integrity. #DrowningPrevention with @JDCWaterSafety

[UNA UGANDA @UNAUGANDA]

Highlights from the Human Rights & SDG 3 Workshop

Today's presentations featured insights from various working groups, CSOs, media, youth, women, and policymakers, ĝaddressing key health concerns, including:

💬The rising mental health burden linked to alcohol abuse

💬Access to affordable and quality sexual and reproductive health services

💬Inclusive health services for persons with disabilities

💬Identification of the most pressing health challenges within communities

💬Breaking stigma and supporting persons living with HIV/AIDS

All discussions were focused on generating sustainable solutions to health-related challenges from diverse stakeholder perspectives.

[Haani Bbaale @hbbaalem]

Had an enlightening 2-day workshop by @UNAUGANDA on the intersection of SDG 3 (Good Health & Wellbeing) and Human Rights. A need for inclusive policy-making and accountability in service delivery was emphasised. Also had the chance to craft project demos on health topics.

[UNA UGANDA @UNAUGANDA]

While presenting on SDG 3 and the Right to Health, Moses Talibita (@unhco ) emphasized that health is not a gift- it's an entitlement.

He stressed that mothers have a right to maternity leave and supportive conditions for breastfeeding, boldly stating, "No mother should die while giving life."

He called on stakeholders to prioritize health financing and insurance, highlighting the role of universal access, equity, and system resilience within the 2030 Agenda.

Health is the foundation of sustainable development.

#UNAU4SDGs
#MySDGsMyVoiceUg

[Youth Against Alcohol and Drugs @YAAD_UG]

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