Empowering girls means giving them the whole story, not just the basics.
A girl’s first period is more than the start of a monthly cycle. It marks a new stage of growth, one that comes with important physical, emotional, and reproductive changes. Understanding puberty includes knowing that menstruation signals the beginning of fertility and the possibility of pregnancy.
When girls have accurate information about their bodies, fertility, and reproductive health, they are better equipped to make informed choices. Knowledge empowers them to delay sexual activity, stay focused on their education, and pursue their goals with confidence.
Let’s ensure every girl has the facts, support, and resources she needs to manage her period with dignity, navigate adolescence safely, and build the future she deserves.
#WorldMenstrualHygieneDay #ProtectSRHR
Change begins with conversations, awareness, and action. As we count down to #WorldMenstrualHygieneDay2026,
ASHWA continues to create impact by breaking menstrual stigma, empowering girls and women, and raising voices that deserve to be heard. #PeriodsNPride#ASHWAat11
Today we had the privilege of attending the Women’s Day celebrations in Busia District, held at Busitema Primary School under the theme: “Scaling up investment to accelerate access to justice for all women and girls in Uganda.”
Wetlands & Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage In Uganda, ancestral wisdom sustains our vita wetlands Earth's kidneys filtering water, nurturing biodiversity & culture. How does traditional knowledge protect wetlands in YOUR community?
#WorldWetlandsDay
At ASHWA, strategic planning drives sustainable impact!
This week, our team has been working to Plan for 2026. Through collective dialogue and shared vision, we reaffirm our commitment to evidence-based programming, inclusive development, and community ownership.
We're BACK in the office at ASHWA.
Energized and committed to empowering youth, women, and communities. From SRHR advocacy and HIV/TB awareness to WASH, education, and child protection.
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Tonight we will be discussing how wetlands play a vital role in building climate resilience and driving effective adaptation and this is your chance to witness how more bold ideas and climate courage are shaping a future full of endless possibilities. @RamsarConv
I will be representing @WetlandsvoicesE to discuss how wetlands play a vital role in building climate resilience and driving effective adaptation and this is your chance to witness how more bold ideas and climate courage are shaping a future full of endless possibilities.
@wougnet@commonwealthorg Laws that provide for easy access to information especially for the marginalized groups .Avenues where the marginalized can report such violations of their rights should be created.
#HerRightToKnow@wougnet
@wougnet@commonwealthorg Legal literacy programs should adopt the following;
i)Content which is tailored to the women’s apparent needs
ii) Simple language and
iii) Culturally sensitive information that is easily adaptable to the needs of the various groups.
#HerRightToKnow
@wougnet@commonwealthorg Replace legal jargon with plain, everyday language in local languages.
Use storytelling, role-plays, and relatable scenarios to explain complex rights.
Include visual aids, infographics, and audio materials for low-literacy audiences.
#HerRightToKnow
@wougnet@commonwealthorg Tailored legal education focusing on women’s daily legal challenges and rights encourages active participation and empowers them to navigate justice systems confidently. #HerRightToKnow@commonwealthorg