Introduction Under the Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) Project, CARE International in Uganda, in partnership with YAWE Foundation, has taken significant steps to address malnutrition in the Tooro region. By focusing on community-driven change, the project aims to improve food security and nutritional practices in a region that, despite being…
Recognizing World Environment Day in Kabarole District With an increasing young population and growing environmental pressures, YAWE Foundation took the opportunity to recognize World Environment Day. Located in Kabarole District, known for its temperate climate and fertile soil, the organization worked to plant five hundred fruit seedlings in public areas and the surrounding neighborhood. Nutrition…
Immersive Fieldwork: Home Visits and Community Engagement My name is Carlotta and I am studying International Emergency and Disaster Relief while also working as a paramedic. As part of my bachelor’s degree, I completed a three-month internship at YAWE to gain an insight into the coordinative and organizational activities of a community based NGO and…
In line with our commitment to promoting community awareness on primary health concerns, YAWE Foundation Uganda embarked on a transformative medical outreach on 29th September 2023. This endeavor, undertaken in collaboration with St Maria Lina Medical Centre in Kyamatanga Parish, Buheesi T/C, Bunyangabu District, marked a significant step toward our vision of an enlightened society…
At the heart of YAWE Foundation Uganda’s mission lies a commitment to promoting community awareness on primary health concerns, including STDs and HIV/AIDS. In pursuit of this vision, on 1st October 2023, YAWE Foundation collaborated with various partners to organize a transformative health camp at Kitumbi Catholic Church in Kabarole District. This event marked a…
Journey Plus, a curriculum designed to tackle pressing issues such as HIV stigma, gender-based violence (GBV), and HIV awareness, is making waves in Uganda. This evidence-based curriculum, endorsed by the Ministry of Education and Sports, is shaping the minds of primary school pupils aged 9 to 14. Its aim? To empower a generation of informed,…
The annual MASAZA Cup, proudly organized by the Tooro kingdom in collaboration with partners, is more than just a football tournament. It’s a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, talent development, and community well-being. In 2023, the event brought people together to witness the football finals between the defending champions, Kyaka, and Mwenge South. Mwenge South emerged…
YAWE Foundation Uganda, in line with its vision of “an enlightened society through sustainable socio-economic development and good health for all,” continues to make significant strides in promoting community health awareness, especially regarding primary health concerns such as STDs and HIV/AIDS. One of its recent initiatives in August 2023 was a school/institution-based health outreach program…
On Monday, 01/08/2023, a significant milestone was achieved as the inaugural cohort of Grass Roots Soccer celebrated their graduation ceremony. The team, aptly named “Team Healthy Living,” had diligently completed thirteen impactful sessions centered around vital topics such as HIV prevention, cultivating positive relationships, and understanding bodily changes. Throughout the program, participants were encouraged to…
Nsemeriirwe kuba hano. – “I am happy to be here.“ This is my favorite sentence which I have learned in Rutooro, the local language, as it reflects my thoughts throughout my whole stay at YAWE in Fort Portal, Uganda. From the very beginning, I got the feeling to be a member of the „YAWE family“…