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We have a powerful solution to address the issue of donor dependency: rising beyond it. We touched on this topic earlier this week. Follow up, here: zoom.us/webinar/regist… I have witnessed firsthand the dangers of donor dependency in nonprofits. While initial funding can propel our missions forward, overreliance on external donors stifles innovation and sustainability. Why?: When organizations depend heavily on a limited pool of funding sources, they risk losing their autonomy and ability to adapt to community needs. This dependency can lead to mission drift, where priorities shift to align with donor interests rather than the actual needs of those we serve. I have said this many times, and i will repeat; it’s crucial for non-profits to develop diverse revenue streams, empower communities, and foster resilience without compromising our core values. To my young change makers, I know I may be a bit of a nag, but please allow me to express my thoughts. You’ll appreciate it in the long run! Sometimes,'obukadde magezi'.

This #WomensWeek2026, we recognize that advancing women’s rights requires engaging men as allies. Together with @MinofHealthUG, we are rolling out the "Together We Decide Plus" game, training male champions in Mbale, Mayuge & Kalangala to promote shared decision-making on #SRHR.

Every step toward ending #AIDS begins with inclusive action, evidence-driven response, & unwavering solidarity. Together with our partners, joined communities, leaders, and advocates to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025. @GenderHeroes @RHUganda @IUSYA_ @UgandaRedCross @waalbinism

Join us at Bugono HCIV on Dec 4, 2025, for an Integrated Disability Targeted Outreach camp Where we shall offer free Comprehensive services for all, including: 💡 Legal aid clinic 💊 Cancer screening 🏥 HIV testing, malaria screening, family planning & RH services and many more.

What are you waiting for? Join @DouglasLwangaUg and call for an end to digital violence! #16DaysOfActivism2025

We’re going digital for the 16 Days! From cyberbullying to image-based abuse, we’re exposing the violence women face online and rallying everyone to help end it. Join us as we highlight experiences of girls and womenindigitalspaces. UNiTE for safer digital spaces.

@GenderHeroes led by @Amref_Uganda, Kalangala District Local Govt, @NLinUganda & @IcelandinUganda signed an addendum to boost inclusive #WASH, #CSE & #SRHR services for vulnerable communities, especially young people & Persons with Disabilities in Kalangala district. #UHCForAll

Throughout this week, @Amref_Uganda conducted close-out meetings & officially handed over essential items to district leaderships to strengthen their ability to detect, prevent, & respond to future health emergencies. We appreciate our partners, @EmergBsolutions & @AMREFUSA

Empowering girls with dignity! 💪🏽 Through the #HeroesProgramme, Amref Uganda handed over incinerators to schools in Kween & Bukwo ensuring safe menstrual waste disposal. Grateful to @NLinUganda & @AbsaUganda for your support! ❤️

INGO App!! Coming Soon!! What started as a temporary decision to stay afloat financially and mentally is soon becoming something much bigger. Behind the wheel, I met people from all walks of life. I listened to their stories. I heard their fears about safety. I saw how many women wished they had a female driver. And I met female drivers who were underpaid, undervalued, and invisible in a male-dominated industry. It was during those rides that a vision was born, a dream to create more than just a transport service. I wanted to build a platform that: ✅ Ensures safety and trust for passengers ✅ Creates fair, dignified work for women drivers ✅ Transforms transport into a tool for gender equality Today, that dream is becoming reality. I’m beyond proud to share that INGO App, a women-led transport platform, is COMING SOON. It’s not just an app. It’s a movement for safer rides, empowered women, and more inclusive cities across East Africa. We are inviting partners, investors, and tech experts to join us in making this dream a reality. @unwomenuganda

We’re Live!!!! We are excited to announce the official launch of the Youth Environment Service Website yesbusia.org

Strengthening Partnerships, Shaping the Future We were honored to host the Donor Conference & the Strategic Plan Launch for 2026 - 2030 a milestone event dedicated to forging stronger collaborations and unveiling our roadmap for sustainable impact. @GCSP_Uganda

@Fmairah1 Welcome back!

BACK ONLINE TO INSPIRE, COLLABORATE AND IMPACT!!! After 15 months of intentional silence on here because I chose to be fully present where it mattered most: in communities, boardrooms, classrooms, and quiet moments of reflection while serving YALI. I return to this digital space renewed, recharged, and ready to connect, share, inspire, and collaborate. During this time, I’ve: •Led and co-created programs/campaigns empowering youth and women across East and Southern Africa. •Enabled the transition young initiatives into sustainable, independent organizations through my leadership. •Conducted risk management trainings, and policy dialogues to strengthen systems. •Celebrated wins, learned from setbacks. Grew in silence (crazy transitions) etc In a world of fast scrolls and short attention spans, I still believe in thoughtful leadership, meaningful youth engagement, SRHR & Gender justice, and impact that lasts. Let’s keep building. Let’s keep rising. #Leadership #YouthVoices #GenderJustice #SRHR

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With support from @GenderHeroes, we're driving health system strengthening through Community Score Cards engaging key stakeholders like county leaders,health workers, HUMC members & community representatives we're also co-creating strategies to enhance service delivery and 1/2

#Research With support from @AmrefUniversity, we are proud to disseminate key knowledge products, focusing on engaging men in combating #GBV, promoting #SRHR, & analyzing #climatechange effects on #adolescent girls' SRHR, aiming to improve #healthcare outcomes. #HealthForAll

🎤 Dr. Dancan Irungu: “POVERTY is a key driver of repeated teenage pregnancies. It limits access to health, education & gender equality, strips away choices, fosters insecurity, & deepens powerlessness & social exclusion - not just for individuals but entire communities.”

Happening now: A Knowledge Management Event & Launch of KCH, AMIU Products, and RBF Study Protocol in Jinja District. Current conversation: Male Engagement in Combating GBV and Promoting SRHR. Powerful and timely dialogue! 💪🏾✨ #SRHR #GBVPrevention

What a week thank you @GenderHeroes @NLinUganda @IcelandinUganda @AbsaUganda for making it possi le for @Amref_Uganda to Commemoratethe Menstrual Hygiene Day with you through your support. communities in Mbale & Mayuge Together, we broke stigma #periods! 💪 #MHMDay"

Tomorrow we commemorate #MHMDay in Mbale City with the theme: "Collective effort towards improving Menstrual hygiene practices and WASH access among adolescent girls in school." JOIN US as we stand for #dignity, #health & #empowerment for every girl! @AbsaUganda @AFRIpadsFDN