Since its inception in 2014, the Y+ Beauty Pageant has grown from 10 contestants to over 1,000 ambassadors by 2022, shattering stigma and redefining what it means to live positively with HIV. These changemakers are leaders, not just survivors, using platforms like school outreaches and community dialogues to inspire…
Statement on Human Rights
Statement on Human Rights As a youth-led organization, we believe in the power of young voices to drive change. Every day, young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) face challenges that no one should have to endure. Stigma and discrimination create barriers to accessing healthcare, education, and social support, limiting our…
Open Position for the Executive Director
This is a performance-based leadership position and is responsible for the strategic management of UNYPA, i.e. formulating and implementing strategy, policy and managing the day-to-day operations (financial, human resources and administrative matters) of UNYPA in a manner that will assist the realization of the overall organisation goals.
SAFE SCHOOLS FOR SAFER LIVES
Besides the direct detrimental effects on these youths and their environment, this negligencein addressing schooling concerns of such a large number of YLWHA, has adverse socio-economic effects in countries of Sub-Saharan Africa like Uganda with youthful populations inthe long run e.g. contributing to a lack of sufficient skilled work force…
CONDOM CAMPAIGN
Condom uptake remained low during the current COVID19 situation in Uganda, and with thelockdown in place, majority of the people in communities are unable to leave their home tobuy or access free condoms. Many critics will argue that condoms are not part of the basicneeds people need during this social…