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, […]
Testimonial: Jenifer is A Fashion Designer Following ROM’S Skilling
During the ROM Graduation Ceremony that occurred on 7th March, ahead of International Women’s Day, the beneficiaries of ROM’s Livelihood initiatives shared their heartwarming testimonies about their journeys of transformation and self-reliance. One of the graduates, Kadondi Jenifer, shared an emotional testimony about her journey: “I thank God for today. I had never imagined that […]
ROM Staff Reflect on Gratitude and Purpose During Spiritual Recollection
ROM continues to ground its work in a faith-based holistic model that emphasizes care for the body, mind and spirit as the foundation of effective service delivery. The organization’s approach integrates faith, wellbeing, and professional excellence, recognizing that sustainable impact is achieved when staff are supported holistically and guided by shared values of compassion, integrity, […]
ROM Holiday Forum for Young People Inspires Commitment to Better Choices and Discipline
Young people often face challenges in decision-making and maintaining focus due to distractions and limited guidance. This affects their ability to plan, stay disciplined, and build purposeful lives. To address this burden, Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) held a Holiday Forum for Young People on 13th April 2026 to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed […]
Thank you ROM for the Mentorship- Nekesa
ROM regularly receives internship students from surrounding universities and other training institutions. Below is a letter from Nekesa Christine (in a yellow patterned dress during the recent ROM Graduation) Nekesa Christine, a student of Social Work from Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development (NTISD), was privileged to learn more about our work under the SHE SOARS […]