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    We believe that storytelling is a powerful tool that can be used to drive social change and influence positive behaviors and mindsets.

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    Youth Leaders Discuss the Gendered Impact of COVID-19
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    Girl Up Uganda

    Youth Leaders Discuss the Gendered Impact of COVID-19

    Join us in this Vlog conversation as our Ni-Yetu peer educators and Champions of Change discuss the challenges that girls and young women are facing due to COVID-19 in Uganda and the subsequent lockdown. Be inspired by these youth leaders who are making a real impact in their communities!
    GUIU Vlog with Local Leaders Discussing their Role in Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health
    25:50
    Girl Up Uganda

    GUIU Vlog with Local Leaders Discussing their Role in Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health

    Watch our interactive Vlog featuring male and female change agents, and a religious leader on how they support youth with information on sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Be inspired to speak up and talk about SRH with the youth and children in your life!
    Celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020
    02:08
    Girl Up Uganda

    Celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020

    We are celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day! Hear from our girls as they break the silence on menstruation and talk about why proper menstrual hygiene is important in their lives. You will also hear from a male ally on why we need hygienic menstrual products available in order for girls' to stay in school.
    COVID-19 Relief Package Distribution
    02:41
    Girl Up Uganda

    COVID-19 Relief Package Distribution

    Watch and learn more about Girl Up Initiative Uganda's COVID-19 Relief Package Distribution in Kampala, Uganda to respond to the financial and health challenges our communities are facing in this time.
    Support our Survive & Thrive Fund this #GivingTuesdayNow
    00:50
    Girl Up Uganda

    Support our Survive & Thrive Fund this #GivingTuesdayNow

    In this video our Program Officer, Joan Atimango, explains Girl Up Initiative Uganda's COVID-19 response and why we need your support this #GivingTuesdayNow! You will also get a sneak peak into last week's distribution of our family relief packages to the girls in our programs.
    Big Sister and Ambassador tips on COVID-19 Prevention
    02:24
    Girl Up Uganda

    Big Sister and Ambassador tips on COVID-19 Prevention

    We need to make a collective effort to prevent the COVID-19 outbreak and promote wellness! Here are a few tips from our Big Sister and Ambassador Maria together with her sister, Izabella.
    COVID-19 Prevention Tips
    00:59
    Girl Up Uganda

    COVID-19 Prevention Tips

    The safety of our children and communities always comes first. Here are a few tips from our Program Officer on how to prevent COVID-19. Protect yourself and others from contracting COVID-19. Remain calm and vigilant. Call the Ministry of Health's toll free number at 0800-203-033 and 0800-100-066 to report any suspected.
    Staff Retreat 2020
    02:43
    Girl Up Uganda

    Staff Retreat 2020

    Enjoy this awesome video showing some of the highlights from our 2020 residential staff retreat! Team building activities such as sport, games, and swimming were combined with capacity building sessions on leadership and pitching among others, to help our team reconnect and strengthen our bond as we prepare to kick off different activities for the year.
     

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