by Julie Najjunju | Mar 16, 2015 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
The Population Secretariat, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, launched the Ugandan National Advocacy Strategy at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala on Friday, February 27th. DSW as a key stakeholder and strategic advocacy partner was...
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by Diana Shuma | Mar 11, 2015 | Tanzania, Youth Empowerment
In Tanzania, the International women’s day was marked nationally on 8th March 2015 at Morogoro region. The celebrations were graced by His Excellency the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. DSW Tanzania joined development partners,...
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by Julie Najjunju | Mar 10, 2015 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
The 2015 Global Theme for International Women’s Day was “Equality for Women is Progress for All” while the theme selected for the National celebrations this year was “Empowerment of Women and Girls is Progress for All: Three Decades of Gains for Ugandan Women...
by Howard Akimala | Mar 9, 2015 | Kenya, Youth Empowerment
NAIROBI: The Kenyan First Lady Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta led more than 15,000 runners in the “Beyond Zero” half marathon run to raise funds for maternal and child health on International Women’s Day. Despite its commitment to maternal health care, Kenya still...
by Julie Najjunju | Mar 9, 2015 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
On Saturday March 7, 2015, DSW joined partners and Tororo district officials to clean the maternity ward at the Tororo general hospital. This was a joint effort with the mothers to celebrate the international women’s day 2015. The national theme for 2015 celebrations...
by dswen | Mar 5, 2015 | Youth Empowerment
On this year’s International Women’s Day, we celebrate girls like Sylvia. Although only 14 years old, Sylvia knows what she wants from life – and where she doesn’t want to end up! She knows that there are expectations of her from her family, friends, and community,...
