The HummingBird Foundation

Early Childhood Development is not a soft issue — it is a systems issue. Health, nutrition, caregiving, and early learning shape human capital long before school begins. When these fail, the impact is lifelong. Investing early is investing in stronger communities and economies.

“Development systems still privilege formal leadership over lived leadership.” - @eleleta_s

WE ARE LIVE!! Join the discussion here with @eleleta_s and @misszaza_zaza about the “The Power of Women in Community Development.” Link 👇 x.com/i/spaces/1RKZz… #WomensMonth #WomenLead #CommunityDevelopment

🚨 We Are Live! 🚨 The conversation is happening right now! Join us on X Space for “The Power of Women in Community Development.” 🎙 Featuring: ✨ @Eleleta2 ✨ @misszaza_zaza Join the conversation now 👇 x.com/i/spaces/1RKZz… #WomensMonth #CommunityDevelopment

Checked in; The national Stakeholders consultation & validation of the National Early Childhood Development Actors NECDA strategic plan. CAPAIDS, as the secretariat to the Parenting Cluster, values this activity because it will inform purposeful alignment, proactive interventions, manage risks, track & manage progress, and support @NECDA's overall vision as an organization.

The first years shape everything—for families and the global economy. Yet, early years remain underfunded. At the 2026 @WorldBank @IMFNews Spring Meetings, @theirworld @UNICEF & partners are making the case for bold investment. 📅 April 14 | 2 PM 🔗 actforearlyyears.org/big-wins-finan…

Meet our speakers for “The Power of Women in Community Development.” ✨ Ms. Lizza Marie Kawooya ✨ Dr. @eleleta_s Join the conversation this Friday | 8PM EAT as we explore how women’s leadership transforms communities. Register here: x.com/i/spaces/1RKZz…

Join us Friday, 13th | 8PM EAT for an X-Space on “The Power of Women in Community Development.” with Ms. Lizza Marie Kawooya & Dr. @eleleta_s Register here: x.com/i/spaces/1RKZz… #WomensMonth #WomenLead #CommunityDevelopment #IWD26

Our mission is simple: Healthier people, Stronger livelihoods, and Empowered communities!

Today we celebrate the women who hold communities together - the quiet strength, the bold voices, the hands that heal, teach, nurture, and lead. Happy International Women’s Day! #IWD26

Ready to lead youth change in Africa and Europe? Young leaders we are calling you! 🌏 We are organizing a webinar on our AU-EU Youth Voices Lab Mobile App! If you want to be part of this project and discover new opportunities across Africa and Europe, this is your place! Our partner @youthmakershub, in collaboration with @YouthConKe, is organizing an online session that includes a virtual demo of our App’s main functionalities and an interactive feedback session, where you have the chance to shape the next learning course, topics, and features of the app! 🌱 🗓️When? Wednesday 11th March, 2026. ⌚What time? From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - EAT (East Africa Time). 🌐Where? Online - on Zoom. 📍How to join? Complete this Registration Form to receive the link to join the session. 👇 ow.ly/MoS050Yq3ma 📲 PS. Just in case you haven’t already, download the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab Mobile App at this link: ow.ly/G1LN50Yq3m9 #AUEUYouthLab #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #PoweroftheCollective #YVLApp #YouthVoicesLabApp

One asked: "What is included in this #YESHealth Strategy"? The @AfricaCDCYouth Engagement Strategy is designed to Mobilise, Empower, & Engage young Africans in shaping @_AfricanUnion's public health future. At its core, this strategy will provide a platform for action on regional, continental, and global health issues. It sets clear guidelines across strategic thematic areas (5 strategic objectives) for engaging young people on public health across Africa. #YouthLeadershipInHealth Watch the video explanation of the @AfricaCDC #YESHealth Strategy 2025–2028 here: youtube.com/watch?v=4g0AoZ…

HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? The Continental Health Youth Action Forum is just around the corner! Join fellow young leaders shaping Africa’s health sovereignty from policy rooms to community clinics, from innovation labs to continental platforms Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

150 minutes of physical activity each week — that is just 20 minutes a day — is your key to good health. Get moving with today's daily dose. Your timer starts now.

UNAD at @Mglsd_UG Natl Special Grant Mtg! Key reforms for deaf inclusion: 10% quota for assistive devices, sign language guidelines translation & targeted mobilization for deaf groups. Strengthening support for persons with disabilities in Uganda! #InclusiveUganda #DeafInclusion

Day 3 starts strong in Monde 🇺🇬 - #LeadtheNarrative Training. We’re diving into a full day of youth‑led learning: feedback on the YVL App, networking training & pitching practice. We are on the ground supporting every step. Stay tuned! @aueuyouthvoices

🌍Day 3 of the #LeadtheNarrative: Communication for Youth Advocacy training begins in Monde, Uganda, organized by @youthmakershub. Participants will share feedback on the YVL App, strengthen networking skills, and build their pitching capacity. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights of the day! 🚀 #AUEUYouthLab #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #PoweroftheCollective #EngageEmpowerConnect #SafeguardingYouth #Uganda #Training #LeadtheNarrative

🧩Lead the Narrative: Communication for Youth Advocacy training organized by @youthmakershub. Day 2 continues with a deep dive into communication skills: reflection, group work, and a blindfolded activity to test clarity and trust, led by Marco Valerio and facilitated by Stefanos Stagakis from @youthmakershub, @kyofuna_cynthia, Nabukhisa Daisy Lillian & @DjembaMicheal. #AUEUYouthLab #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #PoweroftheCollective #EngageEmpowerConnect #SafeguardingYouth #Uganda #Training #LeadtheNarrative

Day 2 of #LeadTheNarrative training by @youthmakershub under @aueuyouthvoices in Monde Uganda was 🔥! We continue to be Engaged, Empowered and Connected to drive impact through effective youth advocacy 💪 #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #PoweroftheCollective #EngageEmpowerConnect

✨Day 2 of our 4-day Lead the Narrative: Communication for Youth Advocacy training in Monde, Uganda, organized by @youthmakershub. Our training sessions are kicking off, and we are putting knowledge into practice. Youth and youth‑led organisations from across the region gathered for a full day of hands‑on learning, collaboration, and community building, all focused on strengthening youth‑led advocacy. 🎙️Morning Sessions Led by Marco Valerio and facilitated by Stefanos Stagakis the training opened with Communication for Advocacy, guiding participants through message‑building and audience mapping through interactive outdoor sessions. 📱 Afternoon Sessions Our trainers, Silvia Diazzi, Stefanos Stagakis, @kyofuna_cynthia, Nabukhisa Daisy Lillian, and @DjembaMicheal led an engaging workshop on Social Media for Advocacy, helping participants explore practical tools and content strategies. ✨ Closing the Day We wrapped up with an energizer and group activity. Stay tuned for Day 3! #AUEUYouthLab #AUEUYouthVoicesLab #PoweroftheCollective #EngageEmpowerConnect #SafeguardingYouth #Uganda #Training #LeadtheNarrative