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With hard work dreams can become valid

calendar_today 23 October 2019

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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…

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I am determined to support children get an education

calendar_today 23 October 2019

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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…

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I am encouraged to keep working towards my dream

calendar_today 22 October 2019

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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…

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I was inspired to pursue my dream of making reusable pads for girls

calendar_today 21 October 2019

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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…

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I am part of a movement to empower girls

calendar_today 19 October 2019

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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…

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Family planning is key tool for economic growth, religious leaders say

calendar_today 17 October 2019

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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…

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Netherlands Commits UGX 98bn in Support of Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights in West Nile and Acholi sub-regions in Uganda

calendar_today 16 October 2019

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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)…

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An Innovative Solution to Menstrual Hygiene

calendar_today 15 October 2019

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An Innovative Solution to 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…

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GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!

calendar_today 11 October 2019

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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…

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