Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative

Empowering youth with practical life skills

During the ROM Holiday Forum 2026, Gertrude Atyero, a social worker conducted interactive talks focusing on time management, decision-making, discipline, and goal-oriented living.

These discussions enabled youth to think about their decisions, be more effective in time management, remain goal-focused, and realize how small decisions affect their lives in the long run.

This was an educational and engaging session full of open discussions, active participation, and introspection.

The ROM Holiday Forum 2026 has officially kicked off!
Young people have gathered for a day of interaction, teamwork, life lessons, and exciting conversations on building a more organized and purposeful life.

Youngsters Taking Charge of Their Future

Tomorrow, we shall host the ROM Holiday Forum 2026 at the ROM Banda Site
Join us for a day of learning, interaction, collaboration, and fun as our young ones discover skills for life, set goals, manage finances, build self-discipline, and make the right decisions under the theme “Taking Control: Creating an Organized and Purposeful Life”.
We look forward to thought-provoking discussions, new relationships, and young people eager to make their mark.

Earlier today, Mennonite Central Committee officials supporting the Maternal and Childcare Project had the opportunity to visit the community to witness the project's impact on vulnerable mothers and children.

The team visited beneficiaries supported beyond maternal and childcare services, with socioeconomic empowerment through business and skills training initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and household income.

Know more about the Maternal and Childcare (MCC) Project

The MCC Project seeks to support vulnerable communities to live healthy, dignified, and resilient lives through integrated interventions that improve maternal and child health, strengthen livelihoods, and promote sustainable community development.

Earlier today, ROM staff participated
in a review and planning session for the SHE SOARS Project to review progress made in Year Five and lay out the groundwork for Year Six.

This participation was key in aligning efforts and collaborating towards the successful implementation of our programs.

ROM is hosting a Regional Cervical Cancer Screening & Treatment Training for midwives from KCCA and ROM-supported facilities in Kampala.

This week’s training aims to strengthen skills in screening (VIA, HPV), counseling, referral systems, and clinical breast examination, expanding access to early detection and saving lives.

Don’t guess your HIV status!
Test and know for sure.
Call 0800 200044 (ROM Toll-Free) for more information about your health.
Visit www.reachoutmbuya.org to know more about us.

Reducing TB/HIV mortality in Kampala

Under the Kampala HIV Project (KHP), ROM is currently implementing a two-day TB/HIV Mortality Surveillance Training.

This training is designed to close critical gaps by strengthening systems for timely mortality audits, accurate Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCoD), and rapid response to TB and HIV-related deaths.

At the end of the training, health workers from various facilities will be able to:Conduct timely and effective mortality audits, Improve the quality and accuracy of cause-of-death certification and
Strengthen monitoring, reporting, and coordinated response systems

Participants will cascade this knowledge to other health workers and community teams across all five divisions of Kampala, ensuring wider reach and sustained impact.

This is a deliberate step towards identifying modifiable factors, responding faster, and ultimately reducing preventable TB and HIV-related deaths.

We are hosting a performance review meeting bringing together Drop-In Center (DIC) teams and ROM staff to reflect on progress and strengthen service delivery for high-risk populations across Kampala.

This is aimed at reviewing key indicators such as HIV testing and PrEP uptake, linkage, retention, and reporting, while openly addressing challenges affecting performance, including follow-up gaps and service integration.

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Financial independence is a critical foundation for young people. Through ROM Social Enterprise (ROMSE), our economic empowerment arm, we are making this a reality by providing access to formal education and practical vocational skills. Here are highlights from our Fashion & Design class.

Your health matters. If you feel unwell, visit a health facility. For guidance and support, call us on:
0800 200 044