Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Alur Kingdom, the traditional cultural institution for the Alur people in Nebbi District, has called for the restoration of youth fireplace gatherings to help reduce teenage pregnancy in the district. Locally referred to as Kaoi Pa Aradu, which translates to “The Youth Fireplace”, the …
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# COMMENT | HUMPHREY NABIMANYA | It would be interesting if someone conducted research to establish what makes young people respond so strongly to popular youth figures. Is it their age, their personality, their status? There are several examples that justify this case. The current example is the late …
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Absa Bank Uganda Empowers Next Generation With Financial Literacy in Mbarara Mbarara, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Uganda, in partnership with Reach A Hand Africa have held an impactful peer-learning session at Revival Girls Secondary School in Mbarara, extending financial literacy and life skills to 345 students. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Reach A Hand has launched the latest edition of “Beyond the Canvas” with a renowned global motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic, headlining the unveiling at Reach A Hand, Africa Headquarters in Kampala, Lungujja on May 18, 2026. Now in its 3rd edition, running under the …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Last night, Reach A Hand hosted a red carpet premiere of the highly anticipated social impact film, Maama Wange, executive produced by Humphrey Nabimanya. The event, held on on Mother’s Day, 10 May 2026, saw attendance of various dignitaries, including Dr Roseline Achola, Technical Advisor Selfcare/SRH/Family …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda has launched “You Can Dance”, a new initiative aimed at using dance to address some of the most pressing issues affecting adolescents. The launch took place at Reach A Hand Uganda Headquarters in Lungajja on 9th May 2026. Through creative …
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Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT | ‘Maama Wange’ – a film that was a product of the 2023 iKON Awards Young Filmmakers’ Fellowship – has earned 9 nominations at the 2026 Uganda Film Festival (UFF). The film is a social drama highlighting pressing social challenges such as Sexual and Gender-Based Violence …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Known for its work in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) advocacy among young people, Reach A Hand Uganda took a different approach this time around. On February 14, 2026, the organisation turned its focus to older persons through a special event called ‘Threads …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda hosted the first-ever Koi Koi Fireside Conversations on Friday at its Lugujja headquarters. The event, through the traditional approach of fireside conversations, aimed to create a vibrant platform for cross-generational dialogue under the theme “stories of 18–30-year-olds in the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro Kingdom, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, paid a high-level courtesy visit to the headquarters of Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) in Lungujja, Kampala. The king was accompanied by Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale Akiiki, …
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