This Roadside Business Is Just the Beginning — Bridget
Inspire ME Inspire ME Matsiko Bridget is a 24-year-old mother of two from Muzaana Zone, Kikubamutwe – Kabalagala. She joined the SHE SOARS project after being informed Read More Matsiko Bridget is a 24-year-old mother of two from Muzaana Zone, Kikubamutwe – Kabalagala. She joined the SHE SOARS project after being informed by Mr. Frank […]
Doreen Nakabonge-The Youth Trainer Empowering Katoogo’s Next Generation
At 20 years, Doreen Nakabonge from lively Katoogo, Mbuya is proving how small, steady steps can rewrite a future. Growing up in a family of six, raised by a single mother after her father passed, Doreen completed Senior Four in 2021 and put school on hold so her younger siblings could continue. What she didn’t […]
Use Social Media Responsibly: Women & Girls Tasked During 16 Days of Activism Commemoration
Women and girls have been urged to embrace responsible use of social media as a strategy to curb digital violence and protect themselves online. The call was made on Tuesday during the International Human Rights Day celebrations, which marked the climax of the global 16 Days of Activism — a period dedicated to violence prevention, […]
Netherlands Medical Students Visit Acholi Quarters for a Deep Dive into Community Health
Earlier in October 2025, we had the distinct pleasure of hosting a delegation of medical students from the Netherlands. The students came seeking to learn more about our holistic approach to community development, focusing on the crosscutting factors that drive positive change in health and well-being. ROM provides a holistic model of care to People Living with HIV and, where […]
16 Days of Activism: Confronting Cyber Harassment and Hate Speech Against Women and Girls
Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM), in partnership with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and other stakeholders, joined the global community to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, with a strong call to confront cyber harassment and hate speech targeting women and girls. Speaking at the event, Sheila Birungi Gandi, Director […]
ROM Rallies Men to Lead with Responsibility and Compassion at Inaugural Mwami Summit
The inaugural Mwami Summit 2025, held on Wednesday, November 19th, at the Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) Head Office, gathered men from diverse walks of life for a crucial conversation. Coinciding with International Men’s Day, the summit organized by ROM’s social-economic empowerment arm, Roses of Mbuya Social Enterprise (ROMSE), centred on the urgent […]
ROM Annual Charity Drive
Help Us Keep Vulnerable Children in School: Join the ROM-OVC Charity Drive 2025! A Call to Action for World AIDS Day 2025 Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) is partnering with Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Catholic Parish to launch a vital Charity Drive, commemorating World AIDS Day 2025. Under the theme, “Together, […]
ROMSE Super Combo Courses!
Empowering Skills for Self-Reliance and Better Living Roses of Mbuya Social Enterprise (ROMSE), the economic empowerment arm of Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative, invites you to join its 2-week Super Combo Short Courses designed to help you gain hands-on skills for income generation and personal growth. Learn Bakery & Cake Making, Soap Making, Jewelry […]
Mwami Summit 2025: Empowering Men as Role Models for Stronger Families and Communities
Celebrating International Men’s Day – 19th November 2025 The Mwami Summit, organized by Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) and Roses of Mbuya Social Enterprise (ROMSE), is a flagship event dedicated to celebrating men’s health, well-being, and responsible masculinity. The summit will convene over 300 men and boys from Kampala’s underserved communities to engage […]
Editorial
In this issue, we bring to you highlights on: ROM Witnesses NRH Labs Celebrate International Accreditation Success Joint Efforts Strengthen HIV Testing Services Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women through Tiko First Integrated Health Camp in Uganda Offers Free MAT Services Young Mothers Pitch Their Business Ideas (MCC Project) Youth Attain Startup Kits Following Skilling […]