We are So Happy After Hearing News of The Support Public Health Initiatives In Uganda Will Receive

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According to the New Vision 's Carol Natukunda in a story titled:

"Uganda to benefit from $100million public health initiative," of September 28th 2019,

"by empowering health workers with timely, relevant and easily actionable information, this would enable health workers to provide the services and save lives. Data can save lives.  We believe that by enabling frontline health workers with simple, inexpensive data analytics tools, we can together save at least 6 million lives between now and 2030, in 10 countries starting with India and Uganda. The Rockefeller Foundation is science-driven philanthropy that seeks to inspire as well as promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world by identifying and accelerating breakthrough solutions, ideas, and conversations."

We are so thrilled that ideas can be supported by financial and logistical boosts. Our work is at the intersection between social work, public health and enshrining quality life practices in Uganda. Our emphasis is on men leading the effort in their communities as well as engaging in activities uplifting the esteem and dignity of themselves, their spouses and children.

We have developed tools tracking male involvement in many life improving activities and practices. Am sure, we shall develop tools leveraging male involvement in health seeking practices for themselves, their spouses and children. We shall seek the support provided by Rockefeller like many other organizations.

For more on the New Vision story follow this link please. 


Males are Health Champions And They need to be ready to take up the challenges. Males should promote knowledge about heart health. What are some of the signs and symptoms for poor heart health? Source Google


When males take interest in the health of their families, it provides opportunities for early and timely diagnoses and regular checks. Source Google



There is nothing wrong with men back nestling their children. It does not make them any lesser males. In fact it is part of male parent responsibilities to care for the children. Source: Google


Gender Equality Champions. Source: Google


Meet a mentor to many people. Dr. Paul Farmer who taught one of SAI's founders at Harvard University. Here he is seen encouraging males to accompany spouses to clinics. Source: Google



Do you? Source: Google

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