On #WAD24, we conducted community service at Nsangi Health Centre 3,a place where we get HIV services frm.This was an opportunity for learning, social connection, building rapport with the health facility as well as inspiration for communities to be proactive
#UHAI@IDIMakerere
Freedom from violence is a fundamental human right,& gender-based violence undermines a person's sense of self-worth & https://t.co/NM83hwgORd affects not only physical health but also mental health & may lead to selfharm, isolation,depression and suicidal attempts.
#MadiroFund
October is mental health month; 10 October is world mental health day. The theme for MH Month 2022 is Make Metal Health a Global Priority”
Currently in Uganda, 14 million people suffer from mental health challenges however, 1% of the National Health Budget is allocated to this.
Today: Our Team Leader attended the @CSMMUA1 EDs and CEOs meeting aimed at reflecting on the milestones that the coalition has achieved and strategize ways of streamlining the membership of the coalition and governance structures in line with the Advocacy Strategy. @cehurduganda
Accordg to the latest statistics frm the MOH & Uganda Counseling Association as published in the media,abt 14m Ugandans hav mental illnesses with a majority suffering frm depression& anxiety disorders.
Our Mental Health for Vulnerable individuals Project supportedby #MadiroFund
Today we took part in the sucessful human rights sensitization meeting organized by @RellaWFug with the Kampala police Post Criminal Investigation Department.
We shared experiences on dealing with the police in the face of criminalization in Uganda.
On a rainy afternoon rep's from Ministry of Health & @IDIMakerere paid us a visit to Assess the Operation & Readiness Of our Drop-in Centre (DIC) in Kyengera to Offer Comprehensive HIV services including TB, FP, PrEP and STI as well as determine our DIC coverage in the country.
This March 22, we focused our Healing Circle Session on Overcoming the Stigma of Sexual Violence among marginalised women.
Victim blaming, sexual stigma & rejection of SGBV survivors perpetrate self stigma that threatens mental wellbeing.
Funding provided by #MadiroFund
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Today we commemorate the International Sex Worker's Rights Day.
We honor all efforts made to promote Rights of sex workers in Uganda and beyond.
Today's Affirmation
"Sex Worker's Rights are Human Rights"
@awacuganda
DID YOU KNOW
In Uganda, mental, neurological and substance use disorders are a major public health burden.Depression, anxiety disorders,and elevated stress levels are the most common, sometimes leading to suicide attempts.Uganda is ranked among the top six countries in Africa...
Today GCWR participated in the quarterly review meeting with leaders of KPs on the Global Fund project that was held by HRAPF
The aim of the meeting was to inform the participants of HRAPF’s interventions and progress under the Global Fund project
#HRAPF#GlobaFund
On 15th/02/22, GCWR incepted the Mental Health for Vulnerable Individuals Project to Wakiso District officials, DHO,CDO, Health workers and MH Partners. They pledged to support GCWR achieve the project aim and goal.
Funding provided by MADIRO Fund administered by KBF CANADA.
Do you know that! Today,13th February is International #Condom Day (#ICD)? The first condoms were made of sheep intestines. Most condoms now are made with latex or polyurethane which are better at protecting against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies