Global Solidarity for Health and Gender Equality: Netherlands, Iceland, and Uganda deepen partnership through the Heroes Program.
Frederieke Quispel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, and Ms. Hildigunnur Engilbertsdóttir, Head of Mission at the Embassy of Iceland, officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment, KIS, Amref Country Manager and Heroes Program Manager lead the ground breaking of the new water
Celebrating a New Chapter in Health and Gender Equality: Iceland Embassy Invests 700,000 Euros in Kalangala.
Amref Health Africa is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to advance health and gender equality in Uganda. The Embassy of Iceland has committed an additional 700,000 Euros to the Heroes for Gender Transformative Ac
Strengthening Uganda’s Community Health Workforce: Impact from the West Nile.
A CHW, Rose Mary Tani, registers a household on the eCHIS.
Amref Health Africa in Uganda, with support from the pfizer foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health, implemented the "Strengthening Community Health Workforce in Uganda
Eliminating Distance as a Barrier To Health: Easing Access to SGBV Services.
My name is Otieno Ronald, a peer educator attached to Mulombi HC II in Mutumba sub-county, Namayingo district. For the past four years, I have worked with the Heroes for Gender Transformative Action programme, dedicating my efforts to addressing teenage pregnancies, promoting family planning, and ensuring survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) can access health services through the innovative E-Voucher system.
However, one persistent challenge had always been long distances. Bridging the gap between rem
Pedaling Change: How a Bicycle is Revolutionizing Family Planning Access in Rural Namayingo.
At an outreach point in Bukimo-A, Nandera Winfred was attentively assisting two young people, guiding them through the process of administering DMPA-SC self-injections, commonly known by its brand name, Sayana Press. The injectable contraceptive, which lasts for three months, is part of her efforts to improve family planning access in her community. Shortly after her interaction with the young clients, Winfred shared her inspiring story.
“My name is Nandera Winfred. I am 50 years old and live in Butebeyi-C. I work
A Note of Gratitude to H.E. Karin Boven: Champion of Health and Gender Equality in Uganda
Her Excellency Karin Boven, the former Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda, has been a key partner and advocate for health, gender equality, and youth empowerment in Uganda, She has been deeply passionate about several key components and programs that aligned with the Netherlands' priorities in development cooperation, thus leaving a lasting impact through her work and partnerships with various Organizations including Amref Health Africa.
