Social Development

By Akena Martin Wednesday, 30 October 2024:  In a significant initiative aimed at addressing sickle cell disease, the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with the Bristol Myers Foundation and Texas Children's Hospital, officially launched a comprehensive program. The program is designed...

Kampala, Uganda: In the face of the escalating Mpox outbreak, East African leaders are joining forces to combat the spread of the disease. The Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemic Research (ICER) through the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat (STI) is...

Kampala, Uganda: In a bold move to cement Uganda's position as a leader in sustainable development, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have unveiled a cutting-edge, eco-friendly office block.  H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, represented...

"Ageing is not optional; let's promote and protect older persons' rights." The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development aims to commemorate this day under the theme "Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Older Persons; Everyone's Responsibility because Ageing...

Uganda has taken a significant step in advocating for the representation of African youth and the Global South at the recently concluded Summit of the Future held in New York, USA. The call to action was made by the...

The Obuntubulamu Programme, spearheaded by the Nabagareka Development Foundation, was launched on September 20, 2024, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel by Uganda's Vice President, represented by Hon. Amongi Betty Ongom, Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development. The program...

Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Amongi Betty, graced the launch of the Obuntubulamu Programme on Friday, November 20, 2024, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The program is a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting values and...

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Government of Uganda, in partnership with the African Union, is organising a high-level side event on youth empowerment and participation in development in Africa to empower African youth voices within the United Nations. The...

Today, June 12, 2024, Uganda is observing the 2024 World Day Against Child Labour. The global theme for the day is "Let us Act on Our Commitments: End Child Labour!" Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, Minister of State for Gender, Labour,...

Luweero, June 1, 2023: For women leaders from the Wakiso and Mukono districts, the National Women's Council arranged a particular training workshop on best farming practises. The training took place in the Kawumu Presidential Demonstration Farm in the Luweero...