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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
I stand in the gap for girls who are not able to speak for themselves
Leah Kagasa , Miss Uganda 2016/17 When I became Miss Uganda in 2016 and saw the work that the Miss Uganda Foundation was doing, I felt drawn to become a part of this good cause. Since then, I have... Read more
I want to be remembered for championing girl’s rights
Quiin Abenakyo, Miss Uganda 2018/19 During the boot camp for the Miss Uganda pageant is when I came face to face with teenage pregnancy. I met young pregnant girls; this opened my eyes to the... Read more
I am part of a movement to empower girls
Joan Kabarungi, student I have attended the Learn from UNFPA session on marketing and the Generation for Generation dialogue. I was motivated to attend UNFPA events because I like the fact that the... Read more
I am determined to keep on championing women’s rights
Pius Elungat, young person I have attended three events: Live your Dream Moment, Live your Dream moment and the Generation for Generation dialogue. I participated because I am passionate about women... Read more
It is important to integrate reproductive health and innovation to reach the youth
Michael Kazoora, CEO and founder QuickTap solutions I picked interested in the Live Your Dream campaign, when I participated in the Live Your Dream Moment. I connected most with the two pillars Books... Read more
I inspire young people with my story
Fiona Rukwanzi, co-founder Mwigo Holdings Limited My dream has always been to be my own boss. After being in formal employment for a while I decided to start my own company (Mwigo Holdings, makes... Read more
Young people with disabilities demand for better family planning services
KAMPALA: Young people living with disabilities have challenged policy makers to improve access to contraceptives. They made the call during the pre-conference that was organized and attended by young... Read more
Fulfilling a childhood dream: Jamila partners with UNFPA to promote menstrual hygiene
About 50 percent of girls in Uganda report missing one to three days of primary school per month because of menstruation. This translates into a loss of eight to 24 school days per year. The subject... Read more
Ministry of Health, MTN Foundation and UNFPA Unveil Plan to Improve Delivery of Maternity Services at Health Centre IVs in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda, 12 September 2019 - MTN Foundation in partnership with UNFPA and the Ministry of Health have today briefed the media on the progress of the plans to implement maternal health... Read more