World Breastfeeding Month: Empowering Communities in Fort Portal Through Focus Group Discussions Under the CASCADE Project Supported by CARE Uganda
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World Breastfeeding Month: Empowering Communities in Fort Portal Through Focus Group Discussions Under the CASCADE Project Supported by CARE Uganda

ByYawe Team

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,…

Transformative Internship Experience: Carlotta’s Journey with YAWE Foundation
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Transformative Internship Experience: Carlotta’s Journey with YAWE Foundation

ByYawe Team

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…

YAWE Foundation’s Impactful Health Outreach at Fort Portal Secondary School
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YAWE Foundation’s Impactful Health Outreach at Fort Portal Secondary School

ByYawe

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…

A Decade of Collaboration with the Peace Corps and the U.S. Embassy
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A Decade of Collaboration with the Peace Corps and the U.S. Embassy

ByYawe

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…

YAWE Foundation’s Medical Outreach in Bunyangabu District
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YAWE Foundation’s Medical Outreach in Bunyangabu District

ByYawe Team

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…

Promoting Youth Health and HIV Awareness at Mountains of the Moon University
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Promoting Youth Health and HIV Awareness at Mountains of the Moon University

ByYawe Team

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…

Empowering Youth Through Grass Roots Soccer: A Successful Graduation Ceremony
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Empowering Youth Through Grass Roots Soccer: A Successful Graduation Ceremony

ByYawe Team

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…

2022 YOUTH CONFERENCE

2022 YOUTH CONFERENCE

ByYawe

Every year YAWE Foundation and Kabarole Unique Stars (KUSA) organize a conference that brings together hundreds of youths living with HIV for the 5-day residential conference. During this conference, they are a number of activities that happen such as candlelight, full-day sessions about stigma and discrimination, disclosure, Formation of healthy relationships, adherence, etc, World AIDS…

COMMUNITY HOME-BASED CARE PROGRAM
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COMMUNITY HOME-BASED CARE PROGRAM

ByYawe

Last year (2021) we registered significant improvement in Nancy’s life. Nancy a 45-year-old stroke client who was enrolled in our program 5 years ago registered improvement in walking 3 meters independently. For years Nancy has been having fears of making steps without external support. After a series of routine intense practices in recommended areas, Nancy…