George William Mukasa

Water Safety Advocate, Lifesaving, Swimming, Entrepreneur, Marketing.

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Can't let #EarthDay pass without Reaching A Hand to support each other protect the environment.

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[Oner @OnerJuiceUg]

The #ClimateChangeMarch26 is happening now! Children from different schools have come together to raise their voices and march for climate change awareness.

Will you stand with them?

📍 KCCA Gardens

#BeBetter4ABetterTomorrow #GoGreenUg

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

On the talk show today, @giowills the president of the @LifesavingUG shares on @RadioOneFM90 why swimming classes and water safety are a priority today!

"When we look at the numbers, Uganda loses about eight people every day to drowning, which is almost one person every hour.

The figures are very close to road traffic accident deaths, yet drowning does not receive the same level of attention. With Lake Victoria and many rivers, our exposure is high, and that makes the situation even more serious," says @giowills.

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Swimming is not just a sport, it is a survival skill!

“In many countries, children must learn to swim before finishing primary school. Introducing structured, supervised swimming lessons can significantly reduce drowning. There is no age limit to learn, adults can do it safely with proper instruction. With qualified trainers, supervision, and lifeguards, swimming becomes a true survival skill.” - @giowills.

His message was reinforced by listeners who shared🗣️🔊:

1⃣“I’m 44 years old, and I learned how to swim in February 2026, and I’m proud.”

2⃣Another listener shared that, "Swimming was a choice back then, but now we encourage supervised lessons so people can learn properly and safely, not by being pushed into the water.”

[Dr. Diana Atwine @DianaAtwine]

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[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Join Radio One 90 FM tomorrow morning for a vital conversation on Water Safety & Drowning Prevention.

As part of the 9th Uganda Water & Environment Week, we’ll be speaking with Mr. George William Mukasa (@giowills), President of the @LifesavingUG.

TIME: 8:20 am – 8:45 am
TUNE IN: 90 FM

[George William Mukasa @giowills]

Talk Back! Lifesaving and Water safety talk show

[George William Mukasa @giowills]

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[George William Mukasa @giowills]

@KrystalWaterUG Krystal, my Natural hydration solution after my morning and evening drills.

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Earlier this week, our #DrowningPrevention project manager @emma_balinda was hosted on the #NBSMorningBreeze Show to discuss our #OmanyiOkuwuga campaign.

Watch the conversation here: https://t.co/nmutIkebKS. #WaterWeek2025

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

This week, we join the Ministry of Water and environment to commemorate Water & Environment Week.

As part of our #OmanyiOkuwuga campaign under the #DrowningPrevention project, today's #NBSMorningBreeze show hosted Barnabas Twinomujuni from the Marine department of the Ministry Of Works & Transport to address issues concerning water safety in the country.

[NBS Television @nbstv]

Did you know that drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental deaths, yet most are preventable?

Join @CanaryMugume on NBS Twitter Spaces as he hosts @giowills, a Water Safety Expert, and Orikiriza Gilbert, an Education Officer @Educ_SportsUg, for a deep dive into drowning prevention and water safety.

Be part of the #WaterWeek2025 conversation today, at 5:30 PM. Tune in here: https://t.co/y70rBUErk8

#OmanyiOkuwuga #NBSUpdates

[Canary Mugume @CanaryMugume]

At Serena Hotel, Kampala for the launch of the film; #TheUnPredictableWaters.

While working on this film, nothing prepared me for the reality on the ground.

By the shores of Lake Victoria, I met fishermen who’ve spent decades on the water yet can’t swim, risk lives everyday. Parents who send their kids to school in boats—no life jackets, just prayers.

Drowning in Uganda isn’t just accidents. It’s a crisis fueled by systemic gaps in safety, policy & awareness. Seeing it firsthand changed me. We need to talk about this.

Special thanks to @reachahand for all the support and @SautiPlusMedia for the production

The Unpredictable Waters - a gripping film featuring real-life stories from lakeside communities that have for long been affected by this under-addressed issue.
This powerful film is part of the #OmanyiOkuwuga drowning prevention project, aimed at sparking urgent conversations and driving action to save lives.

#DrowningPrevention

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Happening Now:

We are premiering #TheUnpredictableWaters, a documentary that sheds light on the preventable traumatic experiences in the lakeside communities of Mayuge. #DrowningPrevention #OmanyiOkuwuga

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

"As Government, we have a number of policy interventions on #DrowningPrevention that we are already taking.

We've developed the National Water Safety and Drowning Prevention strategy, which identifies a number of interventions that need to be done to reduce drowning rates in the country" ~ Commissioner Sowed Ssewagudde, from @min_waterUg at the premiere of #TheUnpredictableWaters.

#DrowningPrevention #OmanyiOkuwuga

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

On Tuesday, 4th February 2025, together with partners, we will premiere "The Unpredictable Waters," a groundbreaking drowning prevention documentary at Serena Hotel, Kampala.

As part of our ongoing #DrowningPrevention Project, this documentary sheds light on the silent but deadly crisis of drowning in Uganda.

This premiere will bring together key stakeholders to discuss sustainable solutions for drowning prevention.

Keep posted on our pages for more updates. #OmanyiOkuwuga

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Yesterday, we held a podcast session under our #DrowningPrevention project to raise awareness about the risky behavior that can lead to drowning while highlighting practical, community-centered solutions for drowning prevention, including the importance of swimming skills and access to life-saving equipment.

Keep posted on our pages for the link to the podcast. #OmanyiOkuwuga

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

Did you know?

Knowing how to swim doesn't mean that you can successfully rescue someone who is drowning. If improperly done, a drowning rescue attempt can endanger both the resuer's and victim's lives.

#OmanyiOkuwuga? #DrowningPrevention

[Shantal Katana @Katbutveryloud]

@reachahand in partnership with @BloombergDotOrg and @MakSPH are training swimmining instructors who will then train children and adults to reduce on the number of deaths associated to drowning especially in lakeside communities.🔥 #OmanyiOkuwuga #DrowningPrevention

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

The Global Status Report on #DrowningPrevention was recently launched by @WHO.

According to the report, globally, more than 30 people drown every hour, with children and those in low- and middle-income countries being most affected.

#OmanyiOkuwuga