tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:36:24 +0000internshipHealthy VillagesSummer 2012obstetric fistulasafe waterhiv/aidsUganda Village ProjectVillage Health Teamsalumni profileclean waterfamily planningfundraisingscholarshipsKazigo Ahealthcaremalariaorphan supportgoats for widowsreproductive healthvolunteersKazigo Bdeskseye healthsanitationIgangaNutritionfirst thoughtsfruit dryingiganga news2013Kidaago BMod PotsMonitoring and Evaluationboardfellowshipglobal healthmalnutritionteam leader#WPD2016Fistula FoundationGates FoundationGlobal Health CorpsM&EMen's HIVNamufumaNuru InternationalPMTCTSeattle Children's Research InstituteSujal Parikh Social Justice Research FellowshipTASOUganda newsWASHZambiabufutula abufutula bbuy nothingchooseaneedconferencecropsebola viruseducationfoodgirlsholiday givinghygieneidindaimplementation modeljiggerskidaago Amicrofinancemosquito netsmwendanfukonabirere anabirere bnakamininawansiinge health centre IInursepeace corpspermagardeningpopulationresearchsafe motherhood programsafety briefingshallow wellsujal parikhsummer internshiptippy tapupdateweekly reportsNews and Updates from our work in Iganga District in Ugandahttp://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Alison)Blogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-8316520475096459379Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:14:00 +00002022-08-15T09:18:16.544-07:00Hello Friends of Uganda Village Project,Did you know our blog moved to our website? For community stories, updates and more visit www.ugandavillageproject.org!In health,UVP  http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2022/08/our-blog-has-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-1316544972742326916Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:30:00 +00002022-02-28T01:30:00.180-08:00By UVP StaffIvan’s story is shared with his consent.The collective HIV/AIDS global target, known as 95-95-95, sets the benchmark and agenda for HIV/AIDS eradication: 95% of people living with HIV know their HIV status, 95% of people who know their status are receiving treatment, and 95% of people on HIV treatment have a suppressed viral load so their immune system remains strong and the http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2022/02/narrow-escape.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-3409795962282608816Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:35:00 +00002022-01-31T02:35:00.197-08:00By Tumusiime Loy Joel is from Namunkanaga 1. He’s got that youthful energy – full of ideas and dreams – and he’s always sharing his wisdom with his friends. I met Joel at an adolescent reproductive health activity last August. The weather was perfect; primed for a fun day of football with a bit of health education afterwards. This is our go to outreach event to reach youths, especially younghttp://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2022/01/this-is-my-turning-point.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-6142586703073318698Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:38:00 +00002021-10-28T01:38:00.194-07:00obstetric fistulaBy Shafic MuteguleMutesi Joyce (42) lives in Kavule Village in Namutumba District. A mother of six, 3 boys and 3 girls, she has been living with fistula for two years. Her fistula occurred from miscarriage complications right as the COVID-19 pandemic was just beginning. At the time, transportation and health facility access were severely limited.  “I first got a miscarriage in 2017, and two http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/10/the-fourth-endangered-my-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-2594448530699544407Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +00002021-10-26T06:58:52.671-07:00internshipBy Abby Kim  Mwasuze mutya oba mussibye mutya banyabo ni bassebo! My name is Abby Kim, and I am privileged to have been part of UVP’s 2021 intern cohort. Now back in the U.S, the small things—being able to charge my phone consistently, open the fridge, eat Pop-Tarts, and wear something besides long skirts or pants every day—have been mind blowing. But more than anything, adjusting to http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/09/serving-something-bigger-than-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-91034790795580050Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +00002021-08-26T01:00:00.301-07:00hiv/aidsidinda By Harriet Nakayiza, HIV and Malaria Program Coordinator Rachel is a jolly, ambitious, open-minded young lady from Idinda and a single mom of one. Here at Idinda Health Center II, we are sitting together under the cool shade of a tall tree discussing her journey, her challenges, and how she first got involved with UVP. As a young pregnant person, Rachel had to balance pending http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-bold-decision.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0Iganga, Uganda0.60458329999999993 33.4719832-27.705650536178844 -1.6842668000000032 28.914817136178847 68.6282332tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-3690361458151002278Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:53:00 +00002021-10-26T06:59:09.851-07:00internshipBy Morgan Feldt (International Internship Coordinator) and Shafic Mutegule (VHT-Intern Coordinator) Hello! Morgan and Shafic here, or better known as “the Twins.” Together, we support and lead the intern cohort, providing oversight, direction, and guidance while the interns live and work in their respective villages.   We believe that working with a cross-cultural team is a great http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/07/meet-twins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-6428802390492347843Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:30:00 +00002021-10-26T06:59:24.675-07:00hiv/aidsMen's HIV By Josephine Asio, Former HIV and Malaria Program Coordinator at UVP Wilson’s story is being shared with his consent.  Moonlight events bring HIV testing and counseling to community members who cannot attend typical HIV outreach due to work demands. The events get their name because they are conducted in the evening under the light of the moon and held at trading centers to targethttp://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/06/under-moonlight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-4156276991230265884Thu, 20 May 2021 03:31:00 +00002021-10-26T06:59:41.002-07:00obstetric fistula By Tumusiime Loy, Program Coordinator  Hajara’s story is being shared with her consent.  For years, Hajara has been a powerful influence in her community as a Fistula Ambassador. Two days each week, Hajara gives a health talk about obstetric fistula at the main hospital and two other health centers in Mayuge district. She actively seeks out women in her community who mayhttp://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/05/a-powerful-influence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-5063009777048460623Thu, 20 May 2021 03:30:00 +00002021-10-26T06:59:58.655-07:00obstetric fistulaBy Tumusiime Loy, Program CoordinatorStella’s story is being shared with her consent. At Kamuli Mission Hospital, other patients crowd around Stella. Just 22 years old, she’s a survivor of sexual assault and rape, and a recovering obstetric fistula repair surgery patient. At the age of 16, while home alone, Stella was raped by multiple intruders. This traumatic event left her unable to http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/05/i-never-lost-hope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-717031479328620822Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +00002021-04-30T01:00:00.436-07:00obstetric fistulaby Tumusiime Loy, Program CoordinatorAs we sit in the bright sunshine on the veranda outside the fistula ward at Kamuli Mission Hospital, Kevin’s excitement was palpable. She was proud to be selected to be interviewed, which made her more confident to share her story. With her husband, Daniel, nearby, Kevin tells me how she came to seek treatment for fistula. Kevin was just 17 when she first http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/04/serendipitous-encounter-leads-to-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-5160209410846652338Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +00002021-04-30T01:00:00.437-07:00hiv/aidsby Harriet Nakayiza, Program CoordinatorSeated under a cool mango tree at Bugono Health Centre IV, this is where Kasita found out her status. She’s a shy, kind young lady, only 19 years old. She’s also living with HIV.So many times Kasita had seen and participated in UVP’s sensitizations for HIV, but never sought HIV testing for herself. Since she never felt ill or with a history of sexually http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/04/the-brave-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-6245085619658180996Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +00002021-10-26T07:00:41.048-07:00family planningmalnutritionby Josephine Asio, Program Coordinator On a hot afternoon in Irenzi, I meet Zubra while collecting house-to-house surveys for the upcoming graduation of the village from UVP's Healthy Villages Program. When we get to the questions about family planning and contraceptive use, I usually try to separate the women from the men in hopes to get a more truthful answer. Many women do not tell their http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-key-to-avoiding-malnutrition-in-our.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-8663862280050892642Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +00002021-10-26T07:00:20.334-07:00family planningreproductive healthby Tumusiime Loy, Program Coordinator Judith and I cannot sit inside her rented one-room home on the edge of Iganga Town because the day is too hot, so we sit on the veranda on a woven banana fiber mat.  I came to meet Judith several months ago when one of UVP’s Fistula Ambassadors contacted me about a potential fistula patient. That’s what brings me here today: to hear Judith’s story. http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/03/a-gift-received.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-4437103583736678825Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +00002021-10-26T07:01:42.551-07:00hiv/aidsmalarianawansiinge health centre IInurse by Harriet Nakayiza, Program CoordinatorI’m sitting outside of Nawansiinge Health Centre II in the grassy area because the all the seats in the waiting area are occupied. Nurse Betty told me that if I wanted to meet with her, I would have to wait until she had finished serving all the patients. So, I wait. Nurse Betty is a dedicated government health worker; she arrives to the clinic earlyhttp://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-power-of-relationships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-7083004250275498239Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +00002021-10-26T07:00:53.903-07:00tippy tapWASH by Shafic Mutegule, Program Coordinator Amina greets us as we approach her home in our collective green shirts (we look so smart!). She is sitting beneath the mango tree, watching the children play while taking a well-deserved break after working all morning in her garden. Her feet are dirty, her eyes sparkling, and she wears an easy smile; she is grateful for our visit. I’ve visited http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-success-of-tippy-tap-campaign-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-3893856833813430482Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +00002020-12-29T04:00:06.207-08:00by Tumusiime Loy, Program Coordinator“I feel my decision has not only helped me, but the entire village!” says Isabiye John. He looks like the businessman he is standing next to his chapati stand situated beneath the towering jackfruit tree at the edge of the bustling trading center and looking smart in a blue and red checkered button up shirt. John is a down-to-earth guy who is eager to learn http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2020/12/experts-not-ancestors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0Iganga, Uganda0.60458329999999993 33.4719832-27.705650536178844 -1.6842668000000032 28.914817136178847 68.6282332tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-1682863830948828079Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +00002020-12-22T04:00:02.354-08:00 by Josephine Asio, Program Coordinator“This was one of the most challenging situations in my entire life - to choose between walking away from a discordant marriage or staying in this home even when I knew that at any moment my husband could infect me with HIV.” Mbeya Marriam, who is HIV negative, is intimately familiar with the unique challenges of living with a partner who is HIV positivehttp://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2020/12/from-discordant-couple-to-community.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-8869328055844391943Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:29:00 +00002020-12-16T15:22:09.064-08:00by Josephine Asio, Program Coordinator“My children would fall sick, one after the other,” Robert recalls. His wife and six children have spent a lot of time in the local health center. Between transportation to get to the health center and treatment for various ailments, Robert felt as though all his money went to treating his family’s health issues. UVP interns in Bulugodha changed his family's http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2020/12/big-problems-cheap-solutions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)Iganga, Uganda0.60458329999999993 33.4719832-27.705650536178844 -1.6842668000000032 28.914817136178847 68.6282332tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-2117954055797200457Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +00002020-10-31T02:00:05.646-07:00by Shafic Mutegule, Program Coordinator It was obvious the well had not been in operation for quite some time. But where were the people getting their water if the main water source in Kalungami B wasn’t working? Was this the UVP constructed well from long ago? As though he heard my thoughts, I hear a voice behind me say, “Are you among the UVP team that constructed this well with our communityhttp://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2020/10/hope-renewed-with-repaired-well.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-4712323178063062986Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +00002020-10-31T02:00:07.174-07:00by Shafic Mutegule, Program CoordinatorSeated under the nearby mango tree, I see the children touching the UVP motorcycle, in awe of the shiny blue metal vehicle. Next to me is Robert, father to the children ogling the motorcycle, looking at his children in amusement. I see a pile of bricks and some partially built walls in his compound and ask Robert, “what’s going on there?” as I point to the http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2020/10/intern-inspiration-lives-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-4476475564497049116Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +00002020-10-29T13:07:26.849-07:00 by Josephine Asio, Program Coordinator One of the five grandchildren she cares for sits in Zulaika’s lap in the grass next to the mosque. Zulaika wants to explain to me why she never misses an HIV outreach hosted by UVP in Bulughoda. “HIV either affects or infects every single family in Uganda”, Zulaika states matter-of-factly, the confidence only experience could give. Zuliaka has http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-mystery-that-affects-and-infects.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-7350074874802335573Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +00002020-09-11T01:00:03.934-07:00 by Shafic Mutegule, Program Coordinator Patrick knew that HIV was prevalent in his community of Namunkanaga 2, but he still didn’t take a test. As a young man of 20 years, Patrick feared several things about testing for HIV: the prick of the test, receiving his results, and that his friends might see his results. There was another big barrier to his participation – there were no young http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2020/09/fear-keeps-you-from-getting-your-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-4633017625902080331Mon, 04 May 2020 22:00:00 +00002020-09-09T13:11:45.380-07:00by Edmund Okiboko, Managing Director We constantly talk about handwashing, and not because of the pandemic. We have always educated communities on handwashing, and after three years in a village, tippy tap coverage and usage typically hovers around 25% (this means that only 1 in 4 households has a handwashing station and uses it), which is a significant increase from when we start working http://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2020/05/meeting-demand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994620424083020016.post-7087583003178010102Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:16:00 +00002020-03-26T16:16:21.012-07:00 by Alicia Majeau, Executive Board Member and Intern Alum (2011 and 2012) Though it’s often hard to believe that I first became involved with Uganda Village Project nearly a decade ago, the organization has been part of who I am for most of my adult life. At twenty years old, facing college graduation, I had no idea what my next step would be. I knew I loved microbiology, but wanted to be ablehttp://ugandavillageproject.blogspot.com/2020/03/my-start-with-uvp-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Team at Uganda Village Project)0