by Esther Namirimu | May 4, 2016 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
On 29th April 2016, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Health Day 2016 at a national function held at Banda Parish grounds in Mityana district of central Uganda. DSW was proud to be there to celebrate the day, which focused on the theme, “Beat...
by dswen | Jul 13, 2015 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
On 12th July 1987 the world’s population reached the five billion mark. To acknowledge this, the United Nations designated this day World Population Day, to be observed annually. The commemoration of this day gives each UN member state an opportunity to take stock of...
by Julie Najjunju | Jun 24, 2015 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
The total approved budget for next financial year 2015/16 is UGX23,972 billion and external financing is equivalent to UGX. 5,649 billion in grants and loans. FY 2015/16 Budget focus is mainly on the National Security and Defense, Private Sector Enterprise Development...
by Mona Herbert | Jun 18, 2015 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
President Yoweri Museveni has advised Uganda to rid its self of high fertility and corruption, if the country is to register meaningful and sustained growth. In his official remarks while launching the new National Development Plan, the president emphasized the need...
by Julie Najjunju | Jun 17, 2015 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
Investing in sexual and reproductive health information and services, especially for young people has the potential to unlock significant economic growth. People, who are unable to fulfil their sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, tend to be both...
by Julie Najjunju | Apr 22, 2015 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
On Friday 17 April 2015, during the project closeout workshop held at Bonita Training Centre, youth were advised to actively participate in democratic governance at all levels. After two years of successfully implement the Youth Empowerment Services for Uganda, the...