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On Friday, October 25th, the Rwenzori Ballroom at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel buzzed with excitement and unity as the Jazz Benefit Concert ’24 brought together over 250 people for an unforgettable evening of music and purpose. Hosted by Jazz Benefit Concert Events in partnership with the Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) and Career Chapters Africa, this […]

Often caregivers live all by themselves in their communities, with limited time for their children and community members. This is often due to their personal issues like search for livelihoods, dysfunctional families, and broken community systems to create spaces to share issues that affect them. Grace is a widow who faced challenges with her elder […]

Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is dedicated to employing positive parenting principles as a cornerstone in the fight against violence against children (VAC) and child sexual abuse (CSA) across Western Uganda. Through a comprehensive and multi-dimensional approach deeply rooted in positive parenting, BIU endeavors to instigate normative changes at various levels: individual, family, school, and community. […]

While she was in S4, Anita’s life took an unexpected turn when she was just 17 years old. At 27 now, she reflects on the journey that led her here. It all began on a weekend when Anita realized she was pregnant. That day was supposed to be a break from school, but it quickly […]

In the heart of Bembe, Namayumba Sub County, Wakiso District, Uganda, Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) provided technical support to the Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) teen mum group. This group had a total attendance of 22 teen mothers present for a heartening intervention focused on Early Childhood Development (ECD) education. These sessions are aimed at addressing […]

“I started selling like hot cakes as I was walking from home to home for case identification and follow up sessions. These always filled my plate with cases of child neglect and caregivers who never wanted to disclose cases of child abuse from within their homes. Some of them used to fear me, thinking I […]

Mr. Otet Richard, a mentor from Amuria district, Apeduru sub-county, Apeduru parish, Ageutu Middle East village, vividly remembers the moment he was selected to join the Real Fathers Project as a mentor. He was enthusiastic about the opportunity to share his experiences and guide young fathers, yet the anticipation of the rigorous vetting process left […]