TeamUp Uganda has made remarkable progress in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among young people in Mityana and Kassanda. By focusing on awareness, access, and utilization, the program has empowered youth with knowledge, created safe spaces for open discussion, and improved access to youth-friendly health services.
The journey began in 2022 with foundational work including curriculum development, stakeholder consultations, feasibility studies, and the establishment of operational frameworks. In 2023, we activated youth clubs, completed peer training, and scaled outreach activities through radio novellas and community outreaches. By 2024, radio dramas and community dialogues were reaching wider audiences, with local governance structures more closely integrated into SRHR efforts. Health workers benefit from regular refresher trainings and data audits to improve service delivery.
The results speak volumes:
- 83% of the youth reached attained average SRHR knowledge, with 8.6% achieving high knowledge.
- Access to SRHR services reached 66.3% among female youth and 60.9% among male youth.
A central driver of this progress has been the peer-led education model, which normalizes SRHR discussions and builds trust. Trained peer educators in 40 youth clubs lead sessions on contraception, safe sex, gender-based violence prevention, and substance abuse, often through engaging skits, drama, and inter-club exchanges.
TeamUp’s integration of SRHR learning into Youth Farmer Field Schools has been particularly impactful among youth in agriculture. Young people combine agricultural training with SRHR knowledge, making health education more relevant to their daily lives. Youth have taken ownership of spreading SRHR messages, organizing drama shows independently, mentoring peers, and even launching outreaches inspired by radio dramas.
Together, these efforts are shaping a new reality where young people are informed, confident, and supported in making healthy choices. By building knowledge, strengthening systems, and amplifying youth voices, TeamUp continues to bridge gaps in SRHR access, paving the way for healthier and more empowered youth.
