Uganda Red Cross Society

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Catch our Director Communication, Resource Mobilization and Partnerships, @inakasiita1, tomorrow morning on @ntvuganda, as she shares insights on the Uganda Red Cross Keep A Girl in School (KAGIS) initiative. She’ll be talking about how our reusable Grace Pads are helping girls…

🎥 This morning on @ntvuganda "Periods should never be the reason a girl misses school." Our Communication Director @inakasiita1 shared this and more powerful insights today on NTV Uganda’s Morning Show. Donate, partner or buy @gracepads and be part of the solution.

Involving boys in the menstrual hygiene conversation is important to break stigma, promote understanding, and create a supportive environment for girls. It helps foster respect and gender equality from an early age. - Irene Nakasiita @UgandaRedCross #MorningAtNTV

The Keep a Girl in School initiative is inspired by the high number of girls missing school due to a lack of menstrual hygiene products. It aims to address period poverty and help girls stay in school by providing reusable sanitary pads. - Irene Nakasiita, @UgandaRedCross…

Nearly 60% of Ugandan girls miss school due to menstruation, causing many to drop out. Uganda Red Cross Society’s Keep A Girl in School initiative provides reusable pads to help. We speak to Irene Nakasiita from @UgandaRedCross #MorningAtNTV | ntv.co.ug/ug/ntv-live?ut…

The @UgandaRedCross sanitary pad plant in Mukono produces 200,000 reusable pads annually. It serves 50,000 girls and women. 20% receive pads free, while 80% buy subsidized pads. The plant also empowers over 200 local women with skills and employment, ensuring sustainability. -…

🩸 DID YOU KNOW? A girl can use up to 12,000 pads in her lifetime. Reusable pads save money and the environment . Choose @gracepads affordable, eco-friendly, and made with love . Support a girl child today ,purchase a pack today at only 20,000 Ugshs #GracePads

📺 I will b going live on @ntvuganda tomorrow morning to speak about #GirlsEducation and the #KeepAGirlInSchool initiative by the @UgandaRedCross Society. Every girl deserves dignity, support, and a chance to stay in school 📚 Tune in tomorrow morning for more details and how…

As part of @UgandaRedCross efforts to enhance the capacity of our Branches to provide effective First Aid services, the Humanitarian Protection Project 2, with support from the @RodeKruisVL, has equipped five branches including Masaka, Kampala North, Lira, Mbale, and Soroti with…

Pads are not just products,they are a passport to education, confidence, and dignity to many girls, together we can fight period poverty by purchasing one from @gracepads today.

Livelihoods and food security threatened in Bukomansimbi as hailstorm and strong wind hit, last evening Lugando Village (Bulenge Parish, Bigasa Subcounty, was worst hit, leaving 12 houses destroyed and acreages of crops, including bananas, cassava, maize and coffee.…

🚨 Disaster Alert On July 18, strong winds & hailstorm hit Lugando Village (Bulenge Parish, Bigasa Subcounty, Bukomansimbi District), destroying 12 homes and devastated key crops including bananas, cassava, maize & coffee. Urgent support needed for affected families. Food…

When health meets tradition In Hoima City, our risk communication team has intensified efforts to combat the spread of #Mpox. Through a colkaboration with @UNICEFUganda our volunteers have reached 60,000+ individuals through engagements with schools, bus parks, markets, and…

We equipped the staff at Sogea-Satom in Sonde with essential first aid skills. From CPR to handling workplace incidents, the team is now empowered to respond confidently when emergencies strike. Safety isn't just a policy, it’s a culture. Thanks to Sogea-Satom for…

Joel Zziwa has a little something to teach you about PR . #NRGRadioUG || #PRAUSymposium ||#NPRS2025 || #NationalPRSymposium

Why You Should Have First Aid Skills Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere and knowing first aid can make a difference. Your quick response can prevent injuries from worsening and even save someone’s life. Don’t wait for an emergency to learn. Start today and be ready to…

Mukono Bodaboda Riders Empowered This week, boda-boda riders in Mukono took a bold step toward safety by completing first aid and road safety training under the #SafeSteps campaign. Together, we can save lives and make our roads safer for all. #Safesteps

Thank you, URCS leadership, colleagues from URCS, and memebr of the Movement (IFRC and PNSs, for the warm welcome and fruitful discussions. I am looking forward to further engagements that sharpen our partnership.

Today, under the #SafeSteps campaign, we successfully trained over 100 boda-boda riders in Kyaliwajjala and Naalya in road safety and first aid skills. Together, we are building safer roads and more prepared communities. Thank you to all the riders who showed up and took the…

📢 Madam Asiima Samantha from Uganda Red Cross, with support from UNICEF, is engaging journalists, CDOs, DCDOs,DHOs, health workers, and health facility in-charges in Kabarole District on risk communication for Ebola, Mpox,malaria vaccines,prevention of sexual exploitation&abuse