Yohep Uganda

Empowering adolescent girls and teen mothers in urban Poor Communities

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

Bridging the Digital Knowledge Gap. Limited access to quality, up-to-date digital education puts young women at risk.

We must empower them to use digital tools safely and confidently, turning technology into an asset, not a liability.

#16DaysOfActivism2025

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

Secure Her Income, Protect Her Phone. For young women in urban poor areas, a phone is often their sole tool for accessing digital finance (e.g., mobile money) and market information. Control over this device by an abuser is economic violence.

#16DaysOfActivism2025

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

Digital Control is Domestic Violence. For women with limited resources, perpetrators often control access to the phone, internet, or charging power, monitoring their communication and limiting their independence.We advocatefor every young woman's right to safe
 #16DaysOfActivism

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

YOHEP Uganda is on the ground, addressing the unique digital challenges faced by adolescent girls and young mothers who are often overlooked in the broader digital violence discussion.

#16DaysOfActivism2025

[WARM HEARTS FOUNDATION @warmheartsug]

While academia provides specialised expertise, research, and policy influence, the Women’s Rights Movement contributes #practical field experience, #community networks, and #real-world #application of academic knowledge. Both must work together if we are to make lasting change.

[WARM HEARTS FOUNDATION @warmheartsug]

Advocacy vs. #Theory:

Last week, we joined @Makerere, @MakerereIGDS and other key stakeholders for a Public Dialogue themed “Linking Theory and Advocacy to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls.” Our ED @CarolMukisa1 highlighted our commitment to end #DigitalViolence

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

Digital Control is Domestic Violence. For women with limited resources, perpetrators often control access to the phone, internet, monitoring their communication and limiting their independence. YOHEP advocates for every young woman's right to safe, independent digital access.

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

Poverty Should Not Equal Digital Risk. Women with limited digital literacy are highly vulnerable to online scams, digital financial exploitation, and fraud, undermining their efforts toward economic independence.

#16DaysOfActivism2025

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

Happening Now at Makerere University Freedom Square.

Theme: Linking Theory and Adovacy to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls.

#16DaysOfActivism2025

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

A Safe Space to Learn Means a Safe Space Online. Digital violence drives girls out of digital learning spaces. We must ensure every girl can access information without fear of online threats or bullying.

#SafeDigitalSpaces
#16DaysofActivism #EndGBV

[Pillar Mbabazi🇺🇬 @pillar_mbabazi]

For me, reaching the summit of Tororo rock during #Hike4GirlsUg brought a sense of triumph, not just over the rock but over the systems that hold girls back. It reminded me that when we come together under one voice, we can push boundaries and promote her dignity.

[Raising Teenagers Uganda🇺🇬 @RaisingTeensUg2]

OUR HIKING EXPERIENCE
By: Benjamin T.I and Zoe A.T 

One early morning our mum woke us up at 5:00am to go for hiking, we were excited because it is always once in a year and this was kind of a long journey.
So we showered, dressed up and then went to the dining room and ate breakfast.
After breakfast we put on our shoes and got ready, then we went down with our dad. We got in the car and left home to the meeting point where we were joining other people that were going for the hikeand we finally reached our destination.

We greeted aunty Hope and when the bus arrived , we got in, took some photos then we set off for Tororo.
After some time we took some snacks. Everything started to look normal, we were served with lato milk and cookies and we ate them. We then arrived at Tororo city where we went to pick soda and water from Pepsi Uganda.

Together with other hikers, we carried crates of 63 sodas and 63 water bottles sheesh! That was a lot of stuff then all of us got back in the bus they served us some sodas and water bottles. Each one of the hikers got a bottle of water and one bottle of soda as we were going to the starting point of the hike.

On arrival, each one of us got a stick to help with climbing up and somewherewe reached a cave where we saw a word that said Jesus and the leader said it used to be a church.
Then the hike began so we went inside a gate and went up then the tricky parts came we had to do them we finally reached the top.
As we rested we went somewhere up to see the sky and it wasn’t for free so someone paid for us we also met a friend called Donald.
After all that resting we finally went down to where we started the hike and Benjamin reached before me because I just removed my cannular on Friday. When I reached the gate, I got dizzy and almost fell but my mom caught me.Then everyone was happy for me and Benjamin for making it to the top mostly aunty Hope.

After that I shared some sweets
with them and at that time mum and Benjamin had to go get food so I remained. When they hadn’t yet come back the bus was taking the first batch of hikers that made it down the rock in time since there was a school activity. I started to tear and thought mum wasn’t going to make it but someone came to sit with me to give me company.
So he told me I will see her at the school but when we reached the school, I was sleeping so I  remained in the bus and I woke up later.

After a little time mum came with Benjamin and I saw her with my medicine so I sat down to eat food.
After food we started to watch the students dance. They were spectacular singers and always in formation and everyone was rewarded with a soda and water. Then the adults introduced themselves and later started talking aboutmenstrual stigma.

I got bored and went to play with Benjamin and Donald. 
After playing we thought it would be nice to go back to the bus and do some fun.
After some time of fun, people started to come and we had to go to the hotel. When we reached we entered and our room was near the dinner room so after showering we went for dinner and it was delicious.
The next day it was time to leave and and that’s how our HIKE EXPERIENCE WAS. @Rhythmoflife1

[UNICEF @UNICEF]

Cholera cases are rising among children in Tawila, Sudan, where thousands of people have sought refuge from ongoing violence in Al Fasher.

UNICEF and partners are responding through cholera treatment centres, awareness campaigns and cholera kits with critical supplies and medicines.

[Education Cannot Wait @EduCannotWait]

"Since enrolling at the Community-Based Learning Facility, I have studied Burmese, English, social studies, math & many other things."

In #CoxsBazar, #refugee girls like Sofaida are proving how education can transform lives & #KeepHopeAlive.

Learn how @EduCannotWait & partners work together in🇧🇩to deliver safe, holistic, #QualityEducation to #refugee & host community children.

https://t.co/yTzeRYX7Zv
#RefugeeEducation @SaveChildrenaus @UNICEFBD @Plan_Bangladesh #UN80 @UNHCR_BGD @RESCUEorg @UNESCO #222MillionDreams✨📚

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Women vendors are transforming the Pacific islands at local markets by:

✨Boosting sales
✨Breaking barriers
✨Reshaping communities

🔗See how @UN_Women is supporting these changemakers through the Markets for Change programme: https://t.co/Hl367tmdZX

#ForAllWomenAndGirls

[Kent Page @KentPage]

#EducationCannotWait for any child. #LeaveNoDreamBehind!

Please retweet if you agree w/this #MondayMotivation & that #EducationCannotWait for any child.

#KeepHopeAlive @swissdevcoop @spainmfa @afd_en @icelanddevcoop @canadadev #222MillionDreams✨📚

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

With our #EmpowerHer Program, we are proud to co-create spaces where young mothers can thrive, even when the odds seem impossible. Remember, a mother is never just one person she carries the hopes, dreams, and future of an entire family. #philanthropy #empowerher #youthchange

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

No Girl Left Behind:

Every girl deserves to manage her period with confidence and without shame. Let's work together to make this a reality for all girls in Uganda.

#MenstrualHygieneDay

[Yohep Uganda @yohepuganda]

A Call to Action: On Menstrual Hygiene Day, let's commit to creating a world where menstrual hygiene management is recognized as a fundamental human right.

#menstrualhygieneday2025

[@Youthchaperonug @youthchaperonug]

Happy International #MenstrualHygieneDay!
@youthchaperonug we believe every girl & woman deserve a dignified period!
“Let’s break the silence, spread awareness & ensure every girl & woman has access to safe and dignified menstrual periods. #Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld