Mary Dares to Dream Again
Mary and her baby a day after birth. Photo: Joshua Kumunda) Animals and humans alike scurry for cover in anything that resembles a shade. It is 35 degrees Celsius in… Read More
Announcing the Launch of the Bantwana Regional Network!
The Bantwana Initiative is pleased to announce that it is transitioning to local leadership through the new, independent Bantwana Regional Network. The Network brings together Bantwana Initiative national organizations…
Read More
A Teen Mother’s Journey of Resilience—and Return to Education
The Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is dedicated to empowering vulnerable children, adolescents, and young women and men through initiatives that strengthen child protection, enhance access to education, and promote sustainable… Read More
Supporting HIV Status Disclosure and Linkages to Comprehensive Care
Thirteen-year-old Lindelwa has been HIV-positive for her entire life–but for the first 11 years, she was not aware of that fact. She thought that the regular medicine she was supposed… Read More
Bridging the Gaps to Enhance Education in Africa
In today’s rapidly evolving world, education must extend beyond traditional learning to foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, as well as provide employment training aligned with market needs. This… Read More
Reflections on Person-Centered Care as Key in HIV Treatment Adherence
“Over and over, we see stagnating viral load suppression among children,” says Baker Sserwambala, the orphans and vulnerable children strategic information and program director of the USAID Integrated Children and… Read More