Donating Blood and HIV Testing

'The Youth League' in conjunction with 'The Ugandan Red Cross' mobilises people to donate blood. We visited the village of Namuyenjje in Mukono district where many local people turned up to donate blood. This activity was hugely successful and will help to save lives of people who are in need of blood.
We also tested people for HIV/AIDS, this is a very important part of our work. If people know there own status they can take steps to leading a healthy and active life.

Staying Healthy and Living with HIV

Part of our work involves persuading people to donate blood and test for HIV. We also educate people on ways of living healthy with HIV. Above are some of the Youth League staff and volunteers presenting before a group of women living positively with HIV.

Proposal Writing Workshop at Mukono Secondary School

We also do activities that aim to educate youth in project management. We organise workshops on proposal writing which help the youth manage their projects. The photos show James, Amy and Kayiira, presenting to the youth at Mukono Senior Secondary School.

School Building and HIV Awareness

We are also committed to assist orphans who study under trees in rural settings. Depending on our capacity we mobilise the community to establish temporary shelters for such children.

The photo below show Frank (in red top with white stripes) helping the community measure the base of the new structure. James (UK Volunteer) clearing the bush.

Amy digging a foundation for the new building with Frank looking on.

Some community members clearing the bush next to the beginnings of one of the temporary structures.

A village woman preparing porridge for the hard working community.

These photos show our HIV awareness sessions to mothers and guardians of some of the aforementioned orphans, some of which are also HIV positive.

HIV Awareness sessions

We’re always pleased to reach people on the ground. Through our outreach programs we meet orphans and people living with HIV. We carry out HIV awareness services and refer patients to relevant medical centers for immediate help.

The Photographs above show Kayiira, Amy and Frank and the villagers at one of the HIV awareness sessions in Bulika, Nama Sub County in Mukono District.