From November 28 to December 2, 2024, the 12th Youth Conference brought together 100 young people living with HIV for a powerful and transformative experience. Organized by the YAWE Foundation and supported by key partners, including the Deutsche AIDS-Stiftung, this event served as a crucial step in the global mission to end HIV and AIDS…
In August 2024, Fort Portal City commemorated World Breastfeeding Month by engaging diverse community members in a series of five Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Conducted under the theme “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”, these discussions aimed to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding breastfeeding among women of reproductive age (WRA), adolescents, men,…
Jacinta I am Jacinta and l have finished 5 months of training from Yawe vocational institute. I am looking forward to finishing my course in one month. During this training period, I have learnt a lot especially in class and more information during our life skills class that we have every Thursday. I have started…
Towards the end of last month (July), the clinic team received a vote of thanks from a woman who was a recent client. She will be referred to as a Bomeera.Bomeera is an adult woman who was received and admitted in our clinic sometime back with complaints of recurrent fevers, generalized body aches and confusion….
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…
Today at YAWE Foundation, we marked Women’s Day with a heartwarming celebration dedicated to supporting young mothers, particularly those who are navigating the challenges of single parenthood. This special event took a meaningful turn as we welcomed Hon. Linda Irene Nyinabarongo Amooti and Madam Catherine Kemigabo Ateenyi, who shared words of encouragement, inspiration, and empowerment…
At the core of YAWE Foundation’s mission is a commitment to community well-being, and on March 1st, 2024, this mission resonated through the halls of Fort Portal Secondary School. Aligned with our objectives and vision, the YAWE Medical Team conducted a dynamic outreach, reaching over 1500 students from S1 to S6. Empowering Futures: Career Guidance…
Nearly a decade ago, YAWE Foundation forged a valuable partnership with the US Government, welcoming Peace Corps Volunteers into our fold. Over the years, this collaboration has blossomed, with four dedicated Volunteers contributing to transformative projects aimed at improving the lives of Uganda’s people. This enduring relationship recently garnered the attention of the United States…