OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS
Working to provide young people (10-30) years in Uganda with high quality, high impact and gender sensitive sexual reproductive health information.




UGANDA YOUTH AND ADOLESCENTS HEALTH FORUM
We are a youth led and youth led and youth serving, health and human rights organization that seeks to advance and promote quality and improved health and well-being of young people.
Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF) is a youth lead and youth serving organization that seeks to advance the health, rights and well-being of adolescent girls, young women and young people at community and national levels.
UYAHF seeks to promote and improve the health and well-being of adolescents and young people, with a specific emphasis on promotion of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, enhancement of Gender Equality, Empowerment of women and girls and promotion of Youth Livelihoods, Entrepreneurship and Skills Development.
Our works seeks to provide skills and support as well as inspire young people (10-30) in Uganda with high quality, high impact and gender sensitive, sexual reproductive health information through a combination of advocacy, accountability, capacity building and empowerment.
Our program interventions also emphasis inclusiveness, non discrimination and ending stigmatisation, aiming to raise the voices and needs of young key population groups and change some voices into champions for change. These factors are consistently integrated in programs and decision making.
LATEST FROM OUR BLOG

UYAHF CONDUCTS A SMART ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum in partnership with Planned Parenthood Global conducted a 2…

UYAHF HOLDS INCEPTION MEETINGS FOR EVERY HOUR MATTERS CAMPAIGN IN MASAKA SUB-REGION
Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) in partnership with Rakai Health Service Program (RHSP)…

Job Advert
Job Title: Midwife (1) Organization: Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF) Duty Station: …

YOUNG MOTHER FORUMS ON COMPREHENSIVE SAFE MOTHERHOOD HELD IN BUTALEJA
Following the health worker's capacity-building training for Butaleja on comprehensive integrated adolescent-friendly sexual reproductive health…

UYAHF EQUIPS BUTALEJA HEALTH WORKERS WITH COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELING SKILLS.
On June 22, 2022, the Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) conducted a health…

YOUTH LEADERS IN NEBBI COMMIT TO SUPPORT THE EVERY HOUR MATTERS CAMPAIGN IN THE DISTRICT
Youth champions in the West Nile district of Nebbi have committed to spearheading the implementation…

ARUA YOUTH LEADERS CHALLENGED TO FIGHT THE RAMPANT CASES OF SGBV IN THE COMMUNITIES.
Youth Leaders in Arua have been challenged to use the Every Hour Matter (EHM) campaign…

YOUNG PEOPLE IN TORORO DISTRICT DEMAND FOR QUALITY AND ACCESSIBLE SRHR SERVICES.
Adolescent girls and boys in Tororo district have called upon stakeholders, duty bearers, and reproductive…

UYAHF JOINS OTHER PARTNERS FOR THE ORIENTATION MEETING FOR ‘SheSOARS’ PROJECT
From 9th – 13th May 2022, Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) joined other…

RADIO TALK SHOW ON TO COMMEMORATE THE MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT DAY
In commemoration of the world menstrual hygiene day, the Uganda youth and adolescents’ health forum…

SCHOOL OUT REACH AT DEMIRO PRIMARY SCHOOL IN COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLDS MENSTRUAL HYGIENEDAY
In commemoration of the world menstrual hygiene day, Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF)…

UYAHF HOSTS Sida DELEGATE
On the 11th of May, 2022, the Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum together with…

ORIENTATION MEETING FOR LOCAL SERVICE DELIVERY FOR HIV/AIDS ACTIVITIES IN MBALE AND BUDAKA
In preparation to kickstart the Local Service Delivery For HIV/AIDS Activity (LSDA) in Mbale city…

UYAHF ORGANISES A NATIONAL ORIENTATION WORKSHOP FOR CDC/PEPFAR PARTNERS FOR THE “EVERY HOUR MATTERS” CAMPAIGN
On May 4th and 5th, 2022, the Uganda Youth and Adolescents’ Health Forum (UYHAF) held…

USING MASS MEDIA TO CHALLENGE SGBV AND OTHER HARMFUL PRACTICES AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN.
Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) continues to use different platforms and channels, including…

UYAHF HOLDS STAKEHOLDERS’ ORIENTATION MEETING IN KOTIDO
Prior to the Live Your Dream Youth Camp for the northern Karamoja region, a team…

YOUTH IN KARAMOJA ASKED TO EMBRACE GOVERNMENT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVELYHOOD.
Young people in the Karamoja districts of Kotido, Kabong, and Abim have been urged to…

MINISTRY OF HEALTH OFFICIAL HAILS UYAHF FOR THE PULANIKI MOBILE APP INNOVATION
The Assistant Commissioner in charge of Reproductive and Infant Health, Dr. Richard Mugahi, has commended…

THE ICPD25 YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS MEET TO REVIEW THE PROGRESS OF THE ICPD25 YOUTH ROAD MAP/ACTION PLAN.
On Friday, March 28th, 2022, the national youth steering committee for ICPD and FP2030 converged…

UYAHF ADH CLINIC PROVIDES FREE SRHR SERVICE TO OVER 200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS DURING THE WOMEN’S DAY COMMEMORATION IN MBALE
On March 18th, 2022, the UYAHF Adolescents' health (ADH) clinic-Mbale joined Mbale district to commemorate…

SheSOARS DISTRICT STAKEHOLDERS’ INCEPTION MEETING
Following the acquisition of the 7-year grant from Care International Uganda to implement the SheSOARS…

ORIENTATION MEETING FOR NEW CHANGE CHAMPIONS
On March 18th, 2022, the Uganda youth and adolescent health forum held an orientation for…

STAKEHOLDERS IN KARAMOJA PLEDGE FULL SUPPORT TO UYAHF AS THEY IMPLEMENT THE “LEAVE YOUR DREAM PROJECT
As part of the preparation to kick start the Live your dream project in Karamoja…

“Work towards mindset change if you are to beat the restrictive cultural norms in communities.” Hon. Jessica Nsungwa
Hon. Jessica Nsungwa, the commissioner for maternal and child health (MCH), Ministry of Health Uganda,…

PULANIKYI ORIENTATION MEETING FOR STAKEHOLDER
On March 11th, 2022, the Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) held an orientation…

UYHAF HOLDS SHE DECIDES HANG OUT FIRESIDE CHART TO COMMEMORATE THE SHE DECIDES DAY
In commemoration of She Decides Day 2022, Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum, in partnership…
Call for Consultant/Firm to develop UYAHF Website
TOR For The Development of UYAHF Interactive Website Background Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum-UYAHF…

Job Opportunity
Vacancy Announcement Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer [MEAL] Organization: Uganda Youth and Adolescents…

Communication volunteers
CALL FOR COMMUNICATION VOLUNTEERS AT UYAHF Are you an enthusiastic, goal-driven young person who is…

Job Vacancy
Job Title: Counsellors (3) Organization: Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF) Duty…

Job Vacancy
Vacancy announcement Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Specialist [MEAL] Organization: Uganda Youth and Adolescents…

Job Vacancies (2)
Job Title: Project /District Field Officers (2) Organization: Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum…

MEETING WITH YOUNG MOTHERS AND ADOLESCENT GIRLS TO SHARE EXPERIENCE AND LEARN AT THE ADH CLINIC – MBALE
On February 25th, 2022, the Uganda Youth and Adolescents’ Health Forum (UYHAF) team leader, Mwesigye…

RADIO TALK SHOW TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL CONDOM DAY(ICD)
In commemoration of the International Condom Day (ICD), the Uganda youth and adolescents’ health forum…

EMPOWERING ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN KARAMOJA THROUGH LIVE YOUR DREAM CAMPAIGN.
On February 24th, the Uganda Youths and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF), in partnership with BRAC…

UYAHF EXTENDS FREE SRHR SERVICE TO STUDENTS AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) provided free SRHR services and information to over…

NATIONAL BREAKFAST MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FP2030 COMMITMENTS TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUTH-LED CSOs IN UGANDA
Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) joined Uganda Youth Alliance for Family Planning and…

Call for procurement bids to supply goods and services
MEDIA ADVERT PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENT

BUTALEJA DISTRICT STAKEHOLDERS MEETING TO PRESENT A POSITION PAPER FROM THE HEALTH WORKERS’ TRAINING AND YOUNG MOTHERS’ FORUMS
On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, the Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) met with…

SCHOOL-CENTRED ACTIVATION FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND BOYS ON THE PROVISION OF SRHR INFORMATION, SGBV, AND TEENAGE PREGNANCY OUTREACHES.
On the 19th and 21st of January 2022, the Uganda youth and adolescent health forum…

ISINGIRO SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES URGE PARENTS TO SUPPORT YOUNG MOTHERS AND PREGNANT TEENAGE GIRLS TO RETURN TO SCHOOL AND REMAIN IN SCHOOL
Teachers in the Isingiro district's secondary and primary schools have urged parents to support their…

KALANGALA TEACHERS EXCITED TO RECEIVE THE “REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN SCHOOL SETTING – UGANDA
District leaders and teachers in Kalangala districts have lauded Uganda Youth and adolescent health forum…

UYAHF ANNUAL STAFF RETREAT ON TEAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND PLANNING.
Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF) held its four-day annual team and capacity building…

UYAHF LAUNCHES THE KYEGEGWA DISTRICT COSTED ACTION PLAN TO END TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND CHILD MARRIAGES.
Kyegegwa district has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancies. Data from the district…

SECOND VALIDATION MEETTING FOR THE KYEGEGWA DISTRICT COSTED ACTION PLAN ON ENDING TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND CHILD MARRIAGES
Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF) met with several stakeholders in Kyegegwa district on…

GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TOWARDS FULFILLING THE ICPD25 PROMISE.
The government of Uganda has reasserted that it will intensify its commitment towards fulfilling the…

INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SRHR, HIV AND SGBV AWARENESS OUTREACH IN MBALE.
On 16th Oct 2021, Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health forum carried out a community outreach…

POLICY DIALOGUE ON ADDRESSING MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY FROM UNSAFE ABORTIONS AND TEENAGE PREGNANCIES IN MOROTO
On October 15th, 2021, the Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum held one of its…

YOUNG PEOPLE FROM KAMPALA SUBURBS TRAINED ON GOOD NUTRITION AT THE UYAHF YOUTH HUB
On November 12th, 2021, as part of the activities at the UYAHF youth hub, over…

OVER 35 ADOLESCENTS TRAINED ON SAFE SEX AND ABSTAINANCE AT THE UYAHF YOUTH HUB
On November 5th, 2021, young people from the Kampala suburbs of Kamwokya, Kisaasi, Bukoto, Ntinda,…

STATE MINISTER FOR KARAMOJA COMMENDS UYAHF FOR EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE KARAMOJA YOUTH CAMP INITIATIVE.
Hon. Agnes Nandutu, the state minister for Karamoja Affairs, has commended the Uganda Youth and…

TWITTER SPACE ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACES
As part of the commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, Uganda…

UYAHF JOINS THE WORLD TO COMMEMORATE THE INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY.
On 19th November 2021, Uganda youth and adolescents’ health forum (UYAHF) joined other partners at…

YOUNG PEOPLE IN MBALE BLAME CULTURAL NORMS AND STEREOTYPES FOR THE HIGH RATES OF GBV.
Young people in Mbale district have said that the persistence of gender-based violence is due…

TWITTER CHAT ON MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES FACED BY ADOLESCENTS DURING COVID 19.
On 15th November 2021, Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) hosted a Twitter chat…

UYAHF CHAMPIONS THE DEVELOPMENT OF COSTED PLAN TO END TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND CHILD MARRIAGES IN KYEGEGWA DISTRICT
Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF) in partnership with Kyegegwa district are in the…

MOROTO HEALTH WORKERS TRAINED ON COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELING SKILLS.
On Wednesday 13th October 2021 Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF) successfully conducted a…

UYAHF ORGANISES SAFE MOTHERHOOD SUMMIT 2021
The Ministry of Health in partnership with Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF), Power…

UYAHF PARTICIPATES IN KEEP MBALE CITY CLEAN CAMPAIGN
The Mbale city council authority has praised the Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF)…

UYAHF HOLDS SHE DECIDES OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL TO COMMEMORATE IDGC 2021
On 26th October, UYAHF held the She Decides Open House festival in commemoration of IDGC…

UYAHF EQUIPS BUTALEJA HEALTH WORKERS WITH COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELLING SKILLS.
On September 16, 2021, Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) conducted a capacity-building training…

YOUNG MOTHER FORUMS ON COMPREHENSIVE SAFE MOTHERHOOD
Following a one-day capacity building training of health workers in Tororo on communication skills, counseling,…

UYAHF HOLDS WCD COMMUNITY OUTREACH AT KITOBO LANDING SITE
As an initiative to commemorate the World Contraception Day (WCD), Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health…

UYAHF EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ON CONTRACEPTIVE USE THROUGH RADIO TALK SHOW IN KALANGALA
According to media reports, Kalangala District has high rates of HIV and teenage pregnancy compared…

LEADERS IN BUSIA AGREE TO WORK TOGETHER TO END HARMFUL PRACTICES IN THE DISTRICT.
Leaders in the Busia district have agreed to work together to combat harmful practices such…

UYAHF HOLDS SMART ADVOCACY CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR YOUTH LED AND YOUTH SERVING ORGANISATIONS IN MOROTO
On 5th August 2021, UYAHF in partnership with the Moroto District health office organized a…

TORORO WOMAN MP LAUDS UYAHF FOR TRAINING DISTRICT HEALTH WORKERS
The Tororo district woman Member of Parliament Hon. Sarah Acheng Opendi has commended the Uganda…

CHILD MARRIAGES HIT A RECORD HIGH OF 51.4% IN KYEGEGWA DISTRICT
Child marriages in Kyegegwa district hit a record high of 51.4% for girls aged 13-18…

ISINGIRO LEADERS CALL FOR INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS TO TACKLE TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND CHILD MARRIAGES
District and religious leaders in Isingiro have called upon the Power to Youth (PTY) implementing…

KALANGALA DISTRICT OFFICIALS AND YOUNG PEOPLE EMBRACE THE POWER TO YOUTH PROGRAM
The young people and district officials in Kalangala district have expressed excitement over the power…

THE RAMPANT TEENAGE PREGNANCIES AND CHILD MARRIAGES WORRY LEADERS IN SEBEI.
District and cultural leaders in Bukwo district have said they are willing to fully engage…

YOUTH AT UYAHF ADHC- MBALE FORM SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT GROUP
Young people at the Uganda youth and adolescent health clinic (ADHC)-Mbale have formed a social…

UYAHF HEALTH TEAM TIPS COMMUNITY ON TEENAGE PREGNANCY
On 24th July 2021, a health team from Uganda Youth and Adolescent health forum held…

Day Of The African Child Tweet Chat
In commemoration of the Day of the African Child Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health…

The Power To You(th) Program Launched
[caption id="attachment_4554" align="alignnone" width="2247"] Mr.Mondo launching the PtY program[/caption] On 21st May 2021 the power…

Power To You(th) Inception Workshop
[caption id="attachment_4549" align="alignnone" width="2250"] Some of the participants during the group work discussions[/caption] The…

SMART Advocacy Capacity Building Workshop On Promotion Of Community Participation To Improve Uganda’s PHC
[caption id="attachment_4531" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Some of the participants that attended the SMART advocacy capacity…

Planning Meeting For The Development Of A Costed District Action Plan To Address Teenage Pregnancy And Child Marriage In Kyegegwa District
Uganda Youth and Adolescents Forum with support from UNIVERSITAIR CENTRUM VOOR ONTWIKKELINGSSAMENWERKING (UCOS) is…

Sweswe Youth Space Equipped With New Items
[caption id="attachment_4524" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Some of the items that were handed over to the Sweswe…

CSO Stakeholder Round Table Dialogue On Promoting Community Participation To Improve Uganda’s PHC systems
[caption id="attachment_4509" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Panelists making their submissions during the panel discussion [/caption] On the…

Demand Creation For Condom Use
[caption id="attachment_4505" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Change champions sharing challenges faced by young people as they…

Nabuyonga Primary School Outreach
[caption id="attachment_4500" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Musawo Allan facilitating a session[/caption] Our change champions in Mbale…

UYAHF Adolescent Health Clinic Community Out Reach
[caption id="attachment_4493" align="alignnone" width="960"] Our change champion Edith demonstrating the correct way of wearing…

Namatala School Out Reach
[caption id="attachment_4488" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Some of the pupils posing for a group picture[/caption] On…

Post Women’s Day SheDecides Open House
[caption id="attachment_4483" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Some of the participants that came for the post women's day…

Butaleja District Policy Dialogue On Addressing Maternal Mortality And Maternal Morbidity Due To Teenage Pregnancies And Unsafe Abortions Among Young People.
On 2nd March 2021, the office of the Chief Administrative Office Butalejja with support…

SRHR Community Awareness Outreach For Footballers
[caption id="attachment_4465" align="alignnone" width="1333"] Some of the participants receiving condoms[/caption] Many of the school-going children…

Community Outreach For BodaBoda Cyclists In Kyakka II , Kyegegwa District
[caption id="attachment_4457" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Advocacy change champions distributing condoms to bodaboda cyclists in the…

Security and Safety Assessment Capacity Building Training
As Uganda geared towards the presidential elections, there was widespread violence, human rights abuses as…

Health Workers Capacity Built Around The Adolescent Health Package And Delivery Of Quality Youth Friendly Services
[caption id="attachment_4446" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Some of the participants posing for a group picture at…

Youth For Safe Motherhood Campaign
[caption id="attachment_4439" align="alignnone" width="900"] Sr. Lillian and Sr. Abigail sharing key concepts on safe…

Orientation Meeting For The Mbale Change Champions
[caption id="attachment_4431" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Some of the Mbale change champions enjoying board games.[/caption] During…

Village Health Teams Stakeholders Meeting At The UYAHF Adolescent Health Clinic
[caption id="attachment_4425" align="alignnone" width="960"] Sister Lillian and the probobation officer of Mbale pledegeing their…

Annual team and capacity building retreat for UYAHF staff
[caption id="attachment_4415" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Mr.Mwesigye Patrick sharing the organization's overview with UYAHF staff[/caption] From…

#MensturationWithDignity Campaign
[caption id="attachment_4397" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Some of the pupils of Sweswe primary school posing for…

16 Days Of Activism Towards Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
[caption id="attachment_4393" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Guests during the radio talk show on Step FM[/caption] The 25th…

THE LAUNCH OF THE RAPID ASSESSMENT ON YOUNG PEOPLE’S EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, AND BEST PRACTICES ON DEMAND, ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF YOUTH FRIENDLY SERVICES AND INFORMATION; A CASE STUDY OF BUSIA AND PALLISA DISTRICT AND THE YOUTH ADVOCACY COORDINATION AND ACTION PLAN ON RMNCAH AND GFF IN UGANDA.
UYAHF in partnership with Naguru Youth Health Network (NYHN) and the AFRIYAN; which is a…

The Eastern Region Girl’s Summit
[caption id="attachment_4316" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Some of the participants that come for the regional summit [/caption]…

Domestic Violence Act Coalition Joint Press Statement To Launch The 16 Days Of Activism
The Domestic Violence Act (DVA) coalition members came together on the 24th of November 2020…

Economic Empowerment Training For The Eastern Youth Network Change Champions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Young people are taken through the practical session of making donuts Three days of training…
OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS