Christine Ayebazibwe

A supermarket in Thailand replaced plastic packaging with banana leaves. A simple idea that makes a big difference.🌿

##Service above Self# Rise above the Noise ##

VIDEO: We bring you a story of a boda boda rider, Ivan Tibaijuka, in Hoima, who wakes up in the morning to help school-going children cross the zebra crossing. @AlansMwesigwa #NBSYourStory #NBSUpdates

Butandu z'ahanguuto zikaarwanisibwa zita? Mbawadde Stella kuruga omu kitongore ekya Red Cross nashoborora ahankoresa y'enguuto.. Prog n'eya #Sisiimuka Na Jemima LIVE: youtube.com/live/lqZnY5qK0… #Nehinda

Celebrating Excellence in Blood Donor Recruitment (BDR) – 2025 🎉🩸 We proudly recognize our top-performing branches in Blood Donor Recruitment for the year 2025: 🏆 Kibaale – 15,607 units collected 🥈 Mbarara – 12,032 units collected 🥉 Hoima – 10,978 units collected Each branch surpassed the annual target of 8,580 units, demonstrating exceptional commitment, teamwork, and dedication to saving lives through voluntary blood donation. These outstanding branches were recognized during the Uganda Red Cross Society National Council for their remarkable performance and contribution to strengthening the national blood supply. Congratulations to the teams, volunteers, and donors who made this achievement possible. Your efforts continue to make a lifesaving difference across communities! 👏❤️ #AcceleratingSustainability #NationalCouncil2026

I urge all people of goodwill to donate blood regularly and save lives. #NationalCouncil2026 #AcceleratingSustainability

Today the Ambulance Team of @UgandaRedCross – Mbarara Branch joined boda boda riders, in partnership with Pure Flow Company, to create awareness on road safety and our responsibilities after an accident. Together, we promote safer roads and save lives in Mbarara.

Our ambulance team from the Uganda Red Cross Society – Mbarara Branch, together with the Road Safety Club, joined hands to create awareness on road safety live on Radio Maria Mbarara. Together, we can save lives through awareness and responsible road use. @UgandaRedCross

On behalf of @UgandaRedCross Mbarara Branch (covering districts, municipalities and cities of Greater Mbarara), whose Branch Governing Board I chair, we received a prestigious award as National Runners-up in blood donor recruitment after collecting 12,000 units of blood in 2025.

THE WORLD BENDS TO A MAN WHO APPEARS TO KNOW SOMETHING UNIQUE THAT OTHERS DO NOT KNOW Power is not always held by the smartest person in the room. It is held by the one who appears to see what others cannot. People follow those who carry a sense of inner certainty, private insight or unusual perspective. That perception alone creates influence long before any proof arrives. When you sound like everyone, you become forgettable. When you think like everyone, you become replaceable. But the moment your mind develops an angle others have not considered, the moment you speak with the quiet confidence of someone who has done the internal work, the room shifts. People adjust to you. Hierarchies reorganize around you. Leaders pay attention. Even your peers become cautious because you are no longer predictable. The world bends to someone who thinks deeply because depth is rare. Most people skim life. They repeat common ideas. They echo popular opinions. They fear independent thought because it removes the safety of the crowd. When you break from that pattern and develop your own philosophy, your own frame, your own interpretation of events, you stop competing at the surface level. You move into the territory of strategic thinkers. And strategic thinkers are the ones who influence decisions, shape environments, and move cultures. There is a reason those who appear to possess unique insight rise faster. They are treated as advisors, not participants. They guide conversations instead of reacting to them. And when someone is perceived to understand what others overlook, the world gives them room, respect, and responsibility. This is not about pretending. It is about cultivating inner clarity, reading widely, observing human nature, and reflecting until your thoughts carry weight. When your thinking sharpens, your presence changes. People feel it before they can explain it. The world cannot ignore a person who seems to see the hidden architecture behind events. It responds, adjusts, and often yields. Build that mind. Let your perspective separate you. Then let the world do what it always does with someone who stands out. It bends.

Together with the @UgandaRedCross Mbarara branch and All saints church Mbarara we had a fellowship this early morning in our office premises Under the theme “continue working good infront of the Lord” @robert_kwesiga @inakasiita1

A special appreciation to @UgandaRedCross for saving lives and people during our recent concluded @ChaapaLeague. Your services were really appreciated.

The URCS has been actively involved in promoting the welfare and empowerment of girls in Uganda. As Mbarara branch we celebrated our sisters from different schools and higher institutions of learning under the theme #The girl iam the change I found @UgandaRedCross @inakasiita1

Their dedication to humanitarian work is truly inspiring ,Mbarara branch #Humanity needs you #savelife @UgandaRedCross @inakasiita1

On this Independence Day, I am deeply humbled and honored to receive this recognition on behalf of the @UgandaRedCross and our incredible staff and volunteers across the country. This accolade is a testament to the power of collective action, community resilience, and the enduring spirit of humanity that drives our work every day. As we celebrate Uganda’s independence, may we continue building a nation where compassion, dignity, and unity guide our service to others. Thank you, President @KagutaMuseveni, for this honor conferred upon me. #IndependenceDay2025 🇺🇬 #UgandaRedCross #ServingHumanity

Would you know what to do if a climate related disaster hit your community? In commemoration of #WFAD2025 @UgandaRedCross Mbarara Branch Youth exposed themselves to climate hazards and life saving skills, with aid of Y(Youth) - Adapt & Youth First Aid curricula. 🏔️ 🔥 ⛑️

🎯 Day 3 (End of Lessons Learnt Engagement with DREF Operation Teams in Western Uganda) On Day 3, which was also the end of the Lessons Learnt engagement with DREF Operations team, we continued to interact with the dedicated volunteers who played a crucial role in supporting the #DREF operation under the population movement response in Kisoro, Kanungu, Isingiro, and Kikuube districts. The volunteers showcased a wide range of activities they were involved in to ensure the success of the operation. These included: 1️⃣ Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) 2️⃣ Screening at border points 3️⃣ Health education and hygiene promotion across refugee camps and transit centres 4️⃣ Verification of beneficiaries for cash and shelter assistance 5️⃣ Restoring Family Links (RFL) services All participating volunteers had received a comprehensive training package that enabled them to carry out these interventions effectively. ↪️The training covered areas such as Community-Based Surveillance (CBS), Safe and Dignified Burials (SAF), Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA), Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI), and Risk Communication. Their commitment and efforts have been instrumental in achieving the objectives of the @IFRC_DREF operation, and their experiences provide valuable insights for strengthening future emergency responses. @IFRCAfrica @ifrc @GovUganda @OPMUganda @UNICEFUganda @UNHCRuganda @ICRCUganda

📍Happening Now in Mbarara City We’re currently holding a Lessons Learnt Workshop with partners, focused on the Population Movement Program under the @IFRC_DREF The workshop brings together key stakeholders to reflect on achievements, challenges, gaps, and critical lessons documented during the implementation of the program in Kisoro, Kanungu, and Nakivale, spanning refugee reception centers, transit centers, and camps. Grateful to have representatives from @OPMUganda, @UNHCRuganda, MTI, TPO, Alight, AYWAD, Kabale University, Malteser International, LWF, ACF, Nsamizi, WCA, DRC, and many more. Together, we’re strengthening coordination, learning from experience, and shaping better humanitarian responses moving forward. @IFRCAfrica @ifrc @GovUganda #HumanitarianAction #RefugeeResponse

Day Two of the Migration Capability Assessment Workshop 📍Kampala - Uganda @IFRCAfrica @ifrc @BritishRedCross On the second day of the Migration Capability Assessment Workshop, participants delved deeper into evaluating the Uganda Red Cross Society’s institutional capacity on Migration. The focus areas included: ✅️Policy, Strategy & Standards ✅️Analysis and Planning ✅️Operational Capacity ✅️Coordination and Operational Support ⭕️Through engaging and interactive roleplays, participants explored various migration scenarios. These exercises helped identify existing strengths within the organization while also mapping out areas that need further development. The ultimate goal is to enhance URCS’s ability to support migrants, refugees, and host communities more effectively. @GovUganda @OPMUganda #MigrationCrisis #Migration