The USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity annual newsletter is out! Catchup on our key achievements, success stories, and milestones from October 2023 to September 2024. Notably, this edition highlights the impactful initiatives that contributed to attaining viral suppression among OVC beneficiaries, improving from 87% in September 2023 […]
Supporting a CLHIV to Overcome Drug Resistance and Post Disclosure Challenges to Achieve Viral Load Suppression
For twelve years, 15-year-old Modo (pseudonym), a Child Living with HIV (CLHIV) from Orobai village in Arapai Sub County, Soroti District, struggled with a non-suppressed viral load. Despite this decade-long battle, the unwavering commitment of his parents, alongside the efforts of the USAID-funded OVC North East Activity (OVC NEA), local […]
From School Dropout to Empowered Entrepreneur: OVC NEA Community Apprenticeship Program Transforms Teenager’s Life
Meet Abigari (pseudonym), a resilient 16-year-old girl from Usuk Town Council in Katakwi District. Like many young girls, she dreamed of pursuing higher education and lifting her family out of poverty. However, her aspirations were disrupted when financial constraints forced her to drop out. Thanks to the USAID-funded OVC North […]
USAID-Funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity Launches Mbale District Action Center to Improve Reporting and Follow-up on Violence against Children Cases through SAUTI 116
The USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) North East Activity has launched of the Mbale District Action Center (DAC) by providing essential equipment worth over 7.6 million UGX. The equipment includes a desktop computer, printer, router, desk, chairs, and a landline to boost the capacity of the District Probation and […]
USAID-funded OVC North East Activity IGA Booster Support Unlocks Business Opportunities for Youth
At just 18 years old, Aganoi (pseudonym) is not only living with HIV but also navigating the challenges of asthma. Despite these obstacles, she has emerged as a beacon of resilience and leadership in her community. As the chairperson of the Ngarium Youth Baking Group, Aganoi faced significant hurdles after […]
Empowering Young Mothers through Entrepreneurship Skills and Business Startups
In Aregorego Cell, Soroti District, a group of 10 young mothers is quietly transforming their lives through the Asianut Liquid Soap Enterprise. They are rewriting their narratives, not as a story of the challenges of young motherhood, but as a testimony to how they’ve turned their lives around to become […]
One Year On, Raraka Youngsters’ Success Highlights the Power of Caregiver Support in Youth Empowerment
The Raraka Youngsters Liquid Soap Making Group, consisting of 10 members, started their empowerment journey in August 2023 in Buteba Sub County, Busia District, thanks to the IGA Booster support from the USAID-funded OVC North East Activity implemented by the Uganda Women’s Effort Save Orphans (UWESO). The group began with […]
USAID-funded OVC North East Activity-supported Mbale Youth IGA Booster Group Empowering Others by Example
The Mbale Youth Group pose with some of the products they sell at the Youth Centre at TASO, Mbale City The Mbale Youth IGA Booster Group is proving that empowered people can indeed empower others. Comprised of members who are part of the Young People and Adolescent Peer Supporters (YAPS) […]
USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity Semi-annual Newsletter (October 2023 – March 2024)
We are pleased to share the latest updates from the USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) North East Activity in our semi-annual newsletter covering October 2023 to March 2024. Key highlights: We have made significant strides in improving the lives of OVC in Busia, Katakwi, Kotido, Mbale, Soroti during this […]
Peer-led Support Groups Empower Adolescents living with HIV to Navigate Stigma with Confidence and Resilience
Meet Angel (pseudonym), a 13-year-old in Tororo District with big dreams of becoming a nurse and spending quality time with loved ones. But amidst her aspirations, she carries a big burden: Angel was born with HIV. “When I turned 11, I discovered my condition and felt scared and alone, unsure […]