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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Young content creators have been trained on specific Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues to strengthen the youth agency to lead SRHR awareness and action. The training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen youth agency through the creation and dissemination of accurate, age-appropriate, …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was pure edutainment at Kati Kati Grounds Saturday, and a sea of colour, energy, and empowerment. Shades of white, blue, yellow, and more painted the grounds with youthful vibrancy as music, dance, and inspiration took centre stage at the annual Brave Girls …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro Kingdom, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, paid a high-level courtesy visit to the headquarters of Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) in Lungujja, Kampala. The king was accompanied by Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale Akiiki, …

Adjumani , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In efforts to continue highlighting achievements and the persistent setbacks to achieving gender justice in Uganda as revealed in the Generation Gender Project (Gen G), Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), along with partners; FIDA, Uganda, and the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In response to the alarming rise in drowning incidents across Uganda, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has launched a nationwide community-based campaign aimed at promoting water safety awareness among lakeside communities. The campaign, titled Tulwanyise Okubbira (Let’s Fight Drowning), was officially launched on 25th July …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has held the third Billi Now Now (BNN) summit, an annual event under the Billi Now Now Movement. The summit was held at Reach A Head Headquarters in Lungujja in partnership with GN Trybe July 10th and 11th 2025, under the …

COMMENT | Benson Muhindo | When we talk about sexual violence in the workplace, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A boss assaulting their employee? A colleague harassing a fellow worker? But have you ever thought about the harassment that market vendors, street hawkers, female conductors, and other …

  Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has held a colorful graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 of the Peer Educators Academy. The ceremony February 28th at Lungujja had a record 73 young people, who have successfully completed their year of service graduating, compared to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A study around girl children and the school holidays has revealed that the third-term holidays pose extended vulnerabilities to girls than other parts of the year. This, also being the end of the year and beginning of a new one, comes with several challenges …

  A survey revealed that 36% of respondents attributed young mothers’ failure to return to school to stigma after childbirth, while 38% cited financial difficulties. Additionally, 14% identified a lack of childcare support, and 12% pointed to inflexible school policies as a major challenge. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Third-term …