The Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals is here. Stay tuned as you hear what young voices across Uganda have to say. #MySDGsMyVoiceUg Suomen YK-liitto Lynder🇺🇬 Baguma T. Richard Jenni Kauppila Open Space Centre

#DrowningPrevention

Happening now!! Today, STASSU is participating in a survival skills training with fellow communicators championing drowning prevention in Uganda. As messengers, we believe that effective communication starts with informed understanding. #DrowningPreventionUG #StopDrowningNow

It's essential for everyone to have basic swimming skills and know how to provide first aid to prevent drowning and respond effectively to drowning incidents.

#Uganda: Youth engagement is central in the attainment of the #SDGs, under auspices of UNA UGANDA , We had a session on the role of #Youth in achieving both the #SDG and #NDPIV. We emphasized the fact that #SDGs cant be achieved in isolation hence a need for joint efforts.

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#TobaccoControl

1.6 million Ugandans as per 2023 are use tobacco products, fortunately we have made progress in tobacco control efforts contributing to reduction in its advertisement, promotion and a good decline in smoking among females. Addition should be stopped. #TobaccoControl

Baguma Richard, Ugandan media consultant with 40+yrs experience who has worked in various media houses across the world, urges journalists to leverage Internet for networking, opportunities & exposure #Journalism #DigitalAge

📱 Did you know? 74% of Ugandans get safety information from social media. That means you can help save lives right here and right now. 🌊 This #DrowningPreventionWeek, let’s use our platforms to share lifesaving tips: ✅ Always wear a life jacket ✅ Stay away from unsafe or

When floods strike, oftentimes the only thing that stands between safety & tragedy is a simple roadblock or barrier. Without consistent policy enforcement, public education and investment in floodprone zones,these lifesaving tools go underused or ignored. #DrowningPreventionUG

Anyone can drown, yet no one should.

Urgency! It's important to have swimming skills and much important train individuals from a young age. Most of the victims are young people from round lake fishing communities. #DrowningPrevention

Global Health Advocacy Incubator in partnership with Ministry of Works and Transport is commemorating the #WorldDrowningPreventionDay at Speke Resort Munyonyo today. For live updates, use the following hashtags. #DrowningPrevention #StopDrowningNow #DrowningPreventionUG

Happening now! We're commemorating World Drowning Prevention Day at the Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo. A key safety tip: Every life jacket should be equipped with a whistle, it's a vital tool in case of emergencies on the water. #SafeWatersUG #DrownFreeUG Safe Transport and Survivors Support Uganda

Commissioner Robert Ntambi from the Maritime Department emphasizes the need for regional engagement in fishing communities, ensuring that people living near water bodies are informed and meaningfully involved in drowning prevention efforts. He reminds us: "Behind every statistic

A mother(Sophia) lost two children to drowning. A father abandoned his fishing job due to trauma after surviving a drowning incident. For many, water has become a death trap. Communities relying on water transport urgently need safe boats, life jackets, and lifesaving skills.

Our Executive Director, sam Bambanza, presents a report reviewing global best practices in water safety, with a focus on water transport as a key approach to drowning prevention. He emphasizes the importance of using life-saving devices and shares insights on effective community