Message from the Chairperson, Board of Directors
“As we look ahead, we do so in faith. With God on our side, and with your continued partnership, we believe that the seeds we have planted will yield even greater harvests of healing, empowerment, and transformation in the years to come It is with deep joy and thanksgiving that I present to you the […]
Message from the Executive Director
“In the middle of every difficulty, lies an opportunity.” — Albert Einstein It is with great pride and heartfelt gratitude that I present the 2024 Annual Report of Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative. We worked, rethought what wasn’t working, and prioritized quality care, youth engagement, economic empowerment, and evidence-based action. This report is more […]
Who we are
Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) is a community-based non-government organization working with the urban and rural poor communities all over Uganda. ROM provides a holistic model of care to People Living with HIV and where necessary their families, taking care of the medical, social, emotional, and economical aspects of their lives to foster […]
ROM’s Top 5 Achievements in 2024
ROM Institution The team worked tirelessly to achieve a community free of HIV, where persons already infected and affected by HIV are living positively with an improved quality of life. 170,000 People served in 2024
Key Events in 2024
a). World AIDS Day 2024 On 2nd December 2024, ROM commemorated World AIDS Day to create awareness on HIV/AIDS, show love and solidarity to those living with HIV and remember our brothers and sisters lost to the pandemic. The event started with a Holly Mass at Our Lady of Africa Catholic Church Mbuya, continuing in […]
Research at ROM
Driving Innovation and Institutional Growth At ROM, research has consistently been a cornerstone of our institutional growth. Over the years, we have prioritized evidence-based inquiry to guide our strategies, enhance our performance and remain adaptive in the face of evolving challenges, knowledge, and innovations. As a recognized center of excellence in community health, ROM continues […]
Health
ROM has for 24 years stood the test of time in holistic healthcare for members in vulnerable communities. Through various approaches with support from our esteemed funders, free health care has been taken close to children, youths, adults, and the elderly through partnerships with community leadership, local government, private and public facilities plus other community […]
Message from the Medical Team
Making a difference in HIV Care and Treatment services in the Kampala Region through technical assistance and support; Nine months of progress. Dr. Gertrude Namale, Kampala HIV Project Manager. “As we work towards the global UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, Kampala region remains a key focus in the fight against HIV/AIDS due to its diverse population. Funded […]
World AIDS Day 2024
On 2nd December 2024, ROM commemorated World AIDS Day to create awareness on HIV/ AIDS, show love and solidarity to those living with HIV and remember our brothers and sisters lost to the pandemic. The event started with a Holly Mass at Our Lady of Africa Catholic Church Mbuya, continuing in the community with a […]
ROM observes the 16 Days of Activism against Violence
From November 25th, 2024 (International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10th, 2024 (Human Rights Day), ROM joined the rest of the world to observe the 16 Days of Activism against Violence on Women and Girls, a key global moment aimed at calling for an end to violence against women and girls. […]