ROM Supports Children and Families affected by HIV with Holistic Care and Educational Aid
Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM), with generous support from SIDECOLE remains steadfast in her mission to uplift the lives of vulnerable individuals-particularly children from households affected by HIV. This quarter, through the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) program, ROM provided comprehensive support to 75 children and their families, addressing both immediate needs and […]
Strengthening Maternal and Child Health: Mennonite Central Committee Donor visit to ROM Donor Visit
In May, we were honoured to host a distinguished team from the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) for a donor visit under the Maternal and Child Health Care (MCC) Project. The visit was held at our Mbuya site and brought together young mothers supported under the project.
May- the Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Month
ROM joined the Global Community in commemorating the Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Month. Through the #FlowWithDignity social media campaign, we focused on empowering girls and women with accurate information and access to safe menstrual care. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure menstrual hygiene for girls and women; play your part today! https://x.com/Reachoutmbuya/status/1924805762158620938 https://x.com/Reachoutmbuya/status/1925062644949565700 https://x.com/Reachoutmbuya/status/1925797490034381214
Empowering Young Mothers Through Practical Skills
This quarter, our work with young mothers under the MCC-supported program reached an exciting milestone—a vibrant Food Demonstration Session held at our Mbuya site. Led by the dedicated MCC Project team, the session offered more than just recipes—it served up practical knowledge, encouragement, and a sense of community. The focus was on enhancing maternal health, […]
Youth Empowerment Through Sports & Health Education
More than a Game: Building Bonds Through Football In an exciting display of energy and unity, ROM on 26th June hosted a friendly football match between our Technical Staff and adolescents from the Friends’ Forum—a peer-led support group nurturing young people supported by ROM. Held on the lively Mbuya grounds, the event was far more […]
A Vibrant Health Camp Ignites Learning at Kiswa Primary School- Bugolobi
The schoolyard buzzed with excitement as Reach Out Mbuya brought health education to life through a dynamic health camp at Kiswa Primary School. What began as an ordinary school day transformed into an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, learning, and empowerment. With the support of a passionate team—Social Workers, Teenage & Adolescent Supporters, and Medics—the […]
From Peer Learner to Community Leader: Andrew’s Journey with the SHE SOARS Project
Andrew Ntabwoba, a vibrant young man from Kampala, is now a peer educator at Kisugu Health Center, a role he holds with pride and purpose. His journey began in 2021 when a friend encouraged him to join the SHE SOARS Project, implemented by ROM with funding from the Government of Canada through CARE Uganda. […]
When care meets compassion: two lives transformed through love, hope and treatment.
In Nakawa Division was a severely malnourished one-year-old girl (SK) and her HIV-positive mother who were both battling tuberculosis and were on the brink of tragedy. Poverty, disease and hopelessness weighed heavily on their fragile lives, until community health workers from Reach Out Mbuya community Health Initiative stepped in. With swift action and support from […]
Upcoming events
1. The Annual Charity Drive Join us this November 2025 for our much-anticipated Annual Charity Drive, a powerful movement to raise funds and keep vulnerable children in school. Together, we can turn hope into opportunity—one child at a time. Whether you choose to give, volunteer, or spread the word, your support will make a lasting […]
Compliance with U.S. Government Abortion-Related Policies
As a trusted recipient of U.S. Government funding—including support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)—Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative is fully committed to upholding all legal, ethical, and policy requirements tied to such funding. In line with U.S. laws and global health […]