The Munomukabbi Village Savings and Loan Association, located in Bunghokho Sub-county, Mbale District, commenced with a modest membership of 15 individuals, which is only half of the approved composition of 30. However, within three years of its establishment by the Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO), the group has […]
First Daughter Natasha Museveni Unveils Buildings Renovated by Tororo Cement at UWESO Masuliita Children’s Village
Tororo Cement Uganda has generously renovated two dormitories, a dining hall, and a guest house at the Masuliita Children’s Village (MCV), a project of the Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO). The First Daughter of Uganda and Founder of the Liberation Generation, Natasha Karugire Museveni, officially inaugurated these refurbished […]
UNICEF Uganda Donates WASH Facilities to UWESO Masuliita Children’s Village
UNICEF Uganda has supported the Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) by providing essential Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities to Masuliita Children’s Village (MCV). The donation comprises essential sanitary facilities, including mobile toilets, handwashing stations, tents, and a diverse range of sports equipment, designed to cater for the […]
UGANDA WOMEN’S EFFORT TO SAVE ORPHANS (UWESO) WELCOMES NEW CEO
The Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jolly Kamugira Kaguhangire as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1st January 2024. Mrs. Kaguhangire will assume responsibility for the leadership and management of the overall operations of UWESO
USAID Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) North East Activity Annual Newsletter Oct. 2022- Sept. 2023
Welcome to the USAID OVC North East Activity Annual Newsletter (October 2022 – September 2023) Explore our achievements, highlights, and field stories by downloading the newsletter. Subscribe for updates on future editions and stay connected with our impactful work in North Eastern Uganda: Katakwi, Mbale, Busia, Sororti, Tororo and Kotido […]
How the Love and Devotion of a Grandmother Saved Life of an HIV-Positive Disabled Child
Bahinda Abraham (Not Real Name), is an eight-year-old HIV-positive boy living with disability in Muyembe cell, Malukhu ward, Industrial Division, Mbale City. Abraham’s father abandoned his pregnant mother, leaving her in a state of helplessness. Born HIV-positive, the overwhelmed mother made the decision to entrust her one-year-old child to her […]
A Community United to Support HIV-Positive Children and Prevent New Infections
Olupe Village, Bisina Parish, Ngariam Sub County, is a close-knit community in Katakwi District, Uganda with a strong support system expanding beyond the home borders. This collective effort has played a pivotal role in reshaping the lives of HIV-positive children like 12-year-old Alfa enrolled on the OVC Program and safeguarding […]
Economic empowerment improves ART adherence and contributes to better HIV treatment outcomes for HIV positive Mother and Children
Despite continuous counselling through home visits, economic challenges are a major hindrance to better treatment outcomes among people living with HIV in Uganda. Athieno (not real name) is a 36-year-old single mother who lives in the Eastern division, Tororo municipality, Tororo district. She was enrolled into the OVC program in […]
Overcoming Barriers to HIV Viral Load Suppression among Children through offering Love and Support
In the North Eastern Uganda, particularly in Kotido District, the battle against low-scale viral load suppression for children living with HIV (CLHIV) has been ongoing. Amidst this challenge, the story of Lopido Lawrence (Not real name), a 16-year-old HIV-positive adolescent enrolled in the USAID OVC North East Activity, stands out […]