UYAHF Adolescents' Health Clinic
The Young Mothers' Forums have been crucial in breaking health service access barriers for adolescents.

❝The Youth Champions challenging SRH stigma project is truly unique in how it tries to address sexual reproductive health (SRH) stigma among young people in Butaleja. Away from other projects we have worked with, this one has empowered young people to take the lead as champions of their health issues. For too long, many initiatives have overlooked the importance of championing young people but treating them merely as beneficiaries rather than active implementors.
“The peer-to-peer approach, illustrated through the young mothers’ forums, has been instrumental in breaking down barriers to accessing health services and improved seeking behaviors, especially at health facilities. By fostering an environment where young people support each other, we have seen young people at village levels taking personal initiatives as champions to share age-appropriate information and mobilize their colleagues to challenge SRH barriers.
“As the DCDO, the continuity of this project will undoubtedly lead to greater involvement from young people, which is essential for reducing SRH challenges in the long run. We anticipate a decrease in teenage pregnancies and unsafe abortions as more young people become informed and proactive about their health. As a district, we are proud to support and sustain such impactful projects that assure a healthier future for our adolescents.❞ Mr. Magombe Kassim, District Community Development Officer Butaleja District.
About the Youth Champions Challenging SRH Stigma (YCCSRHS) project in Butaleja. Funded by Cehurd under the small grant initiative and implemented by the Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF), the 6-month YCCSRHS project has been a transformative initiative aimed at breaking the stigma surrounding SRH and fronting young people as agents of change while working with community-based organizations. In collaboration with Women with a Mission, several impactful sessions on menstrual hygiene were held at Budumba Health Center III, where girls were empowered with the knowledge and confidence to challenge societal taboos around menstrual health. Through these sessions, participants learned about proper menstrual care, reproductive health rights, and how to assertively advocate for their health needs, thereby fostering a more open and supportive environment for addressing menstrual hygiene issues in the community. The initiative has been pivotal in helping young girls not only manage their menstrual health but also embrace their roles as advocates for their reproductive well-being