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Advocating for equity, resilience, and empowerment in Uganda. We amplify voices, shape policies, and build sustainable communities for a just future. #Advocacy
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Joined October 2016
SMACK Student Drowns in School Swimming Pool https://t.co/frzEYN3DpE
@IncubatorGHAI @JDCWaterSafety @JoanitaAfoyo @CharlesOnyum @reachahand @stassuganda
#DrowningPreventionUG
#StopDrowningNow
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ENTEBBE Tragedy struck St Maryβs College Kisubi (SMACK) on Friday evening after a Senior Three student drowned in the schoolβs
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14 Migrants Drown After Boat Sinks off Turkeyβs Mugla Province https://t.co/D5ApnBWvif
@IncubatorGHAI @JDCWaterSafety @CharlesOnyum @stassuganda @SafeWaters1790 @SafeTALKSpace @JoanitaAfoyo @reachahand
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Β By our Reporter,Β MUGLA, At least 14 people drowned after a rubber boat carrying migrants sank off Turkeyβs western
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22-year-old mother drowns while washing clothes in Zombo https://t.co/b5z6LcsDJr
@zombodistrict @SmileyFaceCult @JDCWaterSafety @IncubatorGHAI @reachahand @stassuganda
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ZOMBO A 22-year-old mother in Zombo district lost her life over the weekend following a drowning incident while she washed
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πΊπ¬ Proudly celebrating 63 years of Ugandaβs independence. Hereβs to freedom, resilience, and saving lives together. ππ #UgandaAt63
#StopDrowningNow
#DrowningPreventionUG
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π A New Month, A Renewed Commitment π As we step into a new month, our mission is reaffirmed to advance drowning prevention and water safety as a critical part of protecting lives and strengthening community resilience. At JDC, we recognize the power of media as a tool for
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π¨ Missed our Twitter (X) Space last Friday? You can still catch the full conversation on strengthening emergency response & rescue when every second counts. β±οΈ π‘ Experts shared powerful insights on: β’ Closing gaps in coordination & training β’ Boosting community readiness β’
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β³ 20 minutes to go π¨ LIVE tonight on Xπ¨ π Saving Lives in Water Emergencies β a powerful conversation on how to strengthen emergency response & rescue when every second counts. π’ We go live at exactly 7:30 PM (EAT) π X Space: @JDCWaterSafety π Get ready & log in on time
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Todayβs the day! Join us for an engaging conversation on strengthening emergency response systems when every second counts. Evidence shows that timely rescue interventions save lives, yet gaps persist in coordination, training & community readiness. Tune in to the X Space
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Justice and Development Council in Partnership with @TRIADUnit
@MakSPH have been cooking this wonderful live chat on Saving Lives in Emergencies. Donβt miss this powerful conversation on how to strengthen emergency response & rescue when every second counts. π
Friday, 26th
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π¨ LIVE this Friday on X π¨ π Saving Lives in Water Emergencies Donβt miss this powerful conversation on how to strengthen emergency response & rescue when every second counts. π
Friday, 26th September 2025 π’ 7:30 PM β 8:30 PM (EAT) π X Space: @JDCWaterSafety π― Featured
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OPINION: We require a concerted, multi-layered strategy that moves beyond awareness campaigns into actionable, community-driven, and enforced solutions Β #MonitorUpdates
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The recent tragedy of a Senior Six student found lifeless in a school swimming pool in Mukono District is a heart-wrenching reminder of drowning. This was a preventable incident that underscores...
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π° PRESS RELEASEπ¨ JDC Strengthens Mediaβs Role in Drowning Prevention The Justice and Development Council (JDC), with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), successfully held its third regional journalistsβ training on drowning prevention in Kampala. This
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Recently, @JDCWaterSafety successfully held its Third Journalists Training on Drowning Prevention on 5th September in Kampala. A key step in strengthening the mediaβs role in saving lives on Ugandaβs waters. π #DrowningPreventionUG #StopDrowningPrevention
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πMedia is a powerful advocacy tool. Through consistent reporting, journalists can influence policies, inform communities, and help reduce the alarming drowning statistics in Uganda and beyond. #StopDrowningNow
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Well said. Thank you for your commitment towards this cause. #EveryLifeMatters
Progress doesnβt always shout, but it moves. And often, it speaks through the media. In Uganda, over 3,000 people drown each year (WHO, 2024). With 65% affected persons under 29 years old! Most are youth, children and workers just trying to earn a living. But few of these
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π Journalists & Media: Key Voices in Drowning Prevention π° At JDC, we believe the fight against drowning begins with awareness. Journalists and media professionals play a critical role in shining a light on the realities of drowning, amplifying community voices, and
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Progress doesnβt always shout, but it moves. And often, it speaks through the media. In Uganda, over 3,000 people drown each year (WHO, 2024). With 65% affected persons under 29 years old! Most are youth, children and workers just trying to earn a living. But few of these
Mr. Onyum Charles, the Media Coordinator of @IncubatorGHAI in Uganda's Drowning Prevention Program highlighted that βSustainability lies in local advocacy & govβt uptake, not just donor funding.β This is why journalists need to place this agenda infront of the policy makers.
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π Heading to the beach or pool this weekend? Stay safe with these 5 drowning prevention tips! π Never swim alone β always have a buddy or lifeguard nearby. Keep an eye on children β constant supervision is key. Avoid alcohol near water β it impairs judgment and coordination.
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Do you know that knowing how to float will ensure that you can stay afloat long enough to receive help These were some of the tips shared while at the media training on drowning prevention by @JDCWaterSafety with a call for more advocacy on Drowning, a silent killer.
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