In 2013, Ketty Akello was brought to Kawanga (Acholi Quarters) by her aunt in search of a better life. Food was never enough, and opportunities were scarce. When her aunt got her a small job, Ketty began to earn a little, but it was barely enough to survive. Later, she met her husband, who worked […]
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Namitala Maureen, a young mother from Kitintale Zone 12, had her life take a new turn after joining the SHE SOARS project implemented by Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM). Through life skills, SRH sessions, and vocational hairdressing training, Maureen gained confidence, and financial independence. Her journey highlights the transformative impact of community-based empowerment interventions
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Nabuuma Prossy, a 19-year-old young mother, shares her inspiring journey of transformation through Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) under the SHE SOARS project. Despite financial constraints that initially prevented her from acquiring vocational skills, Nabuuma’s life changed significantly after joining the program. She is now utilizing her hairdressing skills to support herself and care for her newborn son. Baseline Situation Before joining
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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
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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,
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
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
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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,
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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
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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
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