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“…
YAWE Foundation Uganda is dedicated to creating an enlightened society through sustainable socio-economic development and good health for all. As part of their core pillars, they focus on rising awareness about primary health concerns, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS. Their vision encompasses strengthening communities and promoting partnerships by extending primary healthcare services to…
In the last couple of weeks, Andre and other members of YAWE Foundation startedmeeting the students at Kahinju Primary School for sessions of Grass Roots Soccer (GRS). TheGRS curriculum is designed for community or school settings targeting kids through the ages of10-19. During this thirteen week program the students will learn about building healthyrelationships, goal…
Latif is an eight-year-old boy who was born with a congenital problem called a Colostomy, which is an opening in the large intestine that allows for drainage. This was caused by a blocked anus at birth, which required medical intervention. With the help from Yawe foundation, Latif was able to undergo an operation to correct…
Kugonza Mackline is a 15-year-old girl who suffered a leg injury during birth. Her right leg was pulled badly, resulting in uneven growth. As a result, her right leg does not grow in length, and she walks with a limp. When Mackline was seven months old, she was taken to Kilembe and treated with a…
Gloria, who is now 8 years old, was born prematurely at 7 months and suffered from frequent seizures that delayed her reaching developmental milestones on time. As a result of her condition, she had floppy muscles that made it difficult for her to sit upright or stand. In fact, she was only able to crawl…