January-March 2026 Quarterly Newsletter
Welcome to our January–March 2026 Newsletter, marking the progress and impact we continue making among vulnerable communities. With the generous support of our partners, donors, and the Government of Uganda, we continue to impact communities holistically, transforming beneficiaries towards dignified living for all. We are sharing registered milestones in the first quarter of the year […]
A New Chapter in Drug Abuse Recovery as ROM Hands Over OAT Services
Rising drug abuse and injectable opioid use continue to increase the risk of HIV transmission, stigma, mental health disorders, and social instability among vulnerable populations. This growing public health challenge highlights the need for accessible, integrated, and compassionate treatment approaches that not only support recovery and harm reduction but also promote psychosocial well-being, social reintegration, […]
66 Youth Graduate from ROM’s Integrated Programs
Uganda possesses one of the youngest populations globally, a demographic dividend ready to propel considerable national growth. The well-being of youth therefore is critical if the country is to harness that dividend and remain a key player in social and economic transformation. Through our economic empowerment arm, the ROM Social Enterprise (ROMSE), 66 beneficiaries who […]
ROM Extends Health Services to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Guided by our theory of change, ROM promotes holistic, community-based, and peer-led approaches to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities. We believe that by taking services closer to people, ROM continues to expand access to HIV prevention, screening, and care services for diverse populations. In line with this approach, ROM’s Care and Treatment teams joined […]
Transforming Community Health Through M&E Innovations
During an online health information sharing session hosted by Makerere University under the Social Innovation in Health Initiative Community of Practice (SIHICOP), Mr. Emmanuel Sendaula, Clinical Epidemiologist & Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM), shared insights on monitoring and evaluating community health innovations. Speaking about ROM’s interventions, he noted: […]
ROM Strengthens HIV Prevention Services through Certification of HIV Testers
In a continued effort to contribute to Uganda’s goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030, ROM working alongside the Uganda Virus Research Institute and the Ministry of Health, conducted a five-day HIV Rapid Testers Certification Training from 23rd to 27th February 2026. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) goal is to guarantee […]
The CSO Market Place- An Opportunity for ROM to Share Impact
In keeping with the promise of Hope for the future and our core values, ROM continues to work with our partners, both locally and internationally, including donors, the Church, development agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and the private and public sectors, to provide holistic solutions. Collaboration, learning and sharing are at the center of ROM’s strength. Through […]
Creating Opportunities for Out-of-School Adolescents through Skilling
Out-of-school adolescents often face the greatest barriers to accessing adolescent-friendly health services and information. Limited access to these rights exposes them to serious social and health consequences. Funded by Global Affairs Canada through CARE International Uganda, the SHE SOARS Project seeks to increase equitable use of health services by diverse groups of women, adolescent girls […]
Young People Can Make Informed Choices Because of ROM’s School Health Program
Social and Behaviour Change Communication has been successfully used by various health promotion programs to improve the well-being of target populations. When young people access the right information, they can make informed choices about their life and maximise their potential. Our School Health Program aims to reinforce the provision of a comprehensive school health package […]
ROM Empowered Me to Pass on My Hairdressing Skills and Inspire My Community
Birungi Sumaya, 23, is a beneficiary of Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative’s livelihood initiatives. Specifically, she benefited from the ROM Social Enterprise (ROMSE) Skilling and Education Program, where she was equipped with both formal and non-formal education skills, empowering her to rebuild her path and pursue new opportunities. Birungi, who started as a learner, […]