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Family planning is key tool for economic growth, religious leaders say
KAMPALA: Religious leaders in Uganda are in consensus that family planning is an important tool for national development and growth. At a National Family Planning Conference in Kampala recently, the... Read more
Netherlands Commits UGX 98bn in Support of Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights in West Nile and Acholi sub-regions in Uganda
KAMPALA, 16 October 2019: The Embassy of Netherlands in Uganda and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today signed a partnership agreement for a four-year (2019 - 2023) programme to Advance... Read more
An Innovative Solution for Menstrual Hygiene
In 2016, Noel Aryanyijuka was a student of biomedical engineering at Makerere University. As part of her internship, Noel and two of her fellow interns were tasked to identify health challenges... Read more
I was inspired to pursue my dream of making reusable pads for girls
Jamila Mayanja, Founder, Smart Girls Foundation The Smart Girls Foundation enables girls to live to their full potential. We encourage girls to venture into the male-dominated world such as in the... Read more
I am encouraged to keep working towards my dream
Abdulkarim Kazibwe, young person I attended the Live Your Dream moment when one of my favourite artistes, George William Kigozi, (Geo Steady) was on the panel. I was touched and inspired by Geo... Read more
I am determined to support children get an education
Vincent Lubega, peer educator I have attended both the Generation for Generation dialogue and Live Your Dream moment. As a peer educator who deals with young people I’m always seeking solutions for... Read more
GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!
Around the world, girls are challenging gender stereotypes and breaking free from the traditional roles that society has dictated for generations. More and more are saying no to child marriage and... Read more
With hard work dreams can become valid
Rowena Atuheire Student, Makerere University Business School My first interaction with UNFPA was during the Live Your Dream Moment featuring the Beauty Queens from Miss Uganda Foundation. The event... Read more
I am inspired by the girls who are determined to live their dreams
Phiona Bizzu, Miss Uganda 2012/13 My work empowering girls stems from my personal experiences. I have a cousin who got pregnant when she was 13; she dropped out of school and disappeared for a... Read more
I am using my position to sensitise girls about the importance of education
Brenda Abio, Miss Madi 2017/2018 In the Madi region where I come from, cultural beliefs including those that inhibit girls from going to school and force them into early marriages are prevalent.... Read more