UPLIFT SLUM AFRIKA
@upliftslum
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UPLIFT SLUM AFRIKA;- Non for profit Org.working with young people in slum dwelling areas. Thematic areas: SRHR|ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT|HIV/AIDS|WASH|EDUCATION.
Kampala, Uganda
Joined August 2023
Did you know that apart from the 10 major Slums in Kampala, when we look at what characterizes slums, Kampala alone has 62 slums in total? And with the population of 48 Million people according to WB where 77% are youths, 60% of them live in slums!
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As we commemorate World Contraception Day! What are some of the Myths and Truths you have heard about them? Do you use them? Do you understand them? #WorldContraceptionDay
#SRHR
#srhrforall
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As we get to commemorate World Contraception Day! What do you know about Contraceptives?? Let's digest the Myths and Truths
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The leadership that transforms communities. If all we ever do is for us then we have failed at being human. These 100 girls from Luwero have been able to attend school all through the year even during their periods without the fear of lacking products. #Menstruationwithdignity
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I have come to realize that so many men are naive when it comes to Menstrual 🩸Health & everything about it;- Cramps, Safe Days, How long it takes, "women & their Period issues"! Starting today, I will be answering your questions ❓. Quote this with your question & let's learn!
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The GN Trybe #BraveGirlsFestivalNebbi is here!🥳 We're coming together as a youth-led movement to amplify the voices and potential of girls and young women in Nebbi, fighting to end child marriage and keep girls in school! Under the theme: "Young, Bold, Connected, Recognizing &
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Every year, over 700,000 people die by suicide world wide, This makes suicide the 3rd leading cause of death for those aged 15–29, with 73% of these tragedies occurring in low and middle income countries. This day reminds us to check in on those we care about and create safe
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Sharing evidence from Northern Uganda on integrated #GBV response & community-led #SRHR norms shifting, advancing health equity & multi-sectoral solutions for women, girls & youth. @UNFPAUganda @CinderellaAnena presented at #UCHD2025. #RightToHealth
#HealthEquity
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1/3 YOUTH MANESTO The Youth manifesto lays down risks ahead of 2026 elections that politicians should aim to mitigate and consider them in their political Agenda. 1.Implementation gaps 2. Financing shortfalls 3. Digital exclusion & inequality 4. Governance bureaucracy
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Thank you 👍 Keep Going 💪 The Interdisciplinary Approach to Ending Teenage Pregnancies. Effective Implementation of Frameworks and Policies for SRHR, Holistic Education and Safe Environment
As Uganda's Teenage Pregnancy(TP) Think Tank, we reviewed the TP Surveillance, Response & Accountability Framework. Ending teenage pregnancy requires a whole-of-society, multi-sectoral approach that addresses TP but also targets the girl before pregnancy even occurs.This means:🧵
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Did you know that a girl's Menarche is their introduction to Motherhood, Reproductive Health as well as Sexuality Identity?? Everything under Reproductive Health, Maternal Health, Sexual Health is mothered on one's Menarche. Let's give it meaning and decency!
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When we talk Period 🩸 Poverty! It's from Lack of information, to the myths & beliefs, the 3As ; Availability Accessibility and Affordability of Menstrual Products as well as the Product Standard in terms of wellness to the user.
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The conservative nature of parents and other elders based on religious and cultural beliefs is the reason we're struggling to have SRHR Policies effectively implemented yet we continue to struggle with the effects; Teenage Pregnancies, HIV/AIDS rampancy and unsafe abortions.
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Art speaks when words fail and stories heal where silence has caused harm. Health Communication, Art and Story telling for SRHR.
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Happening now: Breakout sessions on Digital Storytelling & Mental Health 🎙️. Participants are choosing the spaces that inspire them most,because healing & learning take many forms. #YLH2025 #Arts4Health #HealthLiteracy
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@arinaitwehannah @YoungBranded At the @AFHEGFoundation #YLAHKampala2025 summit @upliftslum we are in a society that doesn't want us to know things we need to understand and know.
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The stage is set for Young leaders for Arts & Health Kampala Summit. Please join us @AFHEGFoundation @Wekumeofficial @upliftslum @kwaimani3 @Gufasha_Found @AnchorsforWomen @yaliuganda @WWeyagale
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The room is filled with young leaders, creatives, policy advocates, and public health professionals, all here to explore how art and innovation can shape healthier communities. #YLAHKampala2025
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Join us this Friday at 2:00 pm at the American Centre for the Pre-Dialogue on How to Advance Public Health Through Youth-Led Creative Advocacy and Policy Influence. A powerful lead-up to the #YLAHKampala2025 Summit. Do not miss it. #AFHEG
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