We are thrilled to share that Ba Nga Afayo Initiative Uganda (BaNgaAfayo) has been recognized as one of the grantees of the Olympism365 Innovation Hub! This prestigious program, a collaboration between the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Beyond Sport, and Women Win, highlights innovative organizations using sport as a tool for sustainable development. BaNgaAfayo is among […]
At Ba Nga Afayo Initiative Uganda, we are deeply committed to transforming education for children in rural communities. Recently, in partnership with TATCO Uganda and with the generous support of Global Fund for Children, we hosted our second two-day teacher workshop at our community center in Kayunga District. This workshop focused on integrating play into […]
At Ba Nga Afayo Initiative Uganda, our mission is clear: to transform the lives of children and youth in one of Uganda’s most underserved communities, where poverty and the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS continue to hinder their potential. Education is at the heart of our efforts, as we believe that empowering children through learning is […]
July 26th was the commemoration of The 2nd International Self-Care Day in Uganda, Ba Nga Afayo Initiative Uganda proudly participated as one of the selected implementing partners and exhibitors in a significant event held in Kayunga District. This day, dedicated to the importance of self-care, provided a unique platform for our peer educators, trained as […]
We are delighted to share the success of the recent collaboration between Ba Nga Afayo Initiative Uganda and TATCO Uganda, supported by the Collaboration Grant from the Global Fund for Children (GFC). This partnership aims to address the challenges of low-quality education in the rural villages of Kayunga District and enhance learning outcomes through innovative […]
Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) through a recent HER Voice Fund leadership training by Ba Nga Afayo Initiative Uganda, the AGYW successfully organized their first peer activity on 24 July 2023. During this event, they skillfully conducted sessions on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), including topics like HIV prevention and menstrual […]
On Wednesday, 18th January 2023, Ba Nga Afayo Initiative Uganda (BaNgaAfayo) held a community dialogue with key decision makers in the Kayunga District to discuss the importance of HIV/AIDS services and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). This event was part of the Her Voice Fund project, […]
On Wednesday, October 12, adolescent girls and young women turned up to grace the first-ever community level training workshop for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) as peer educators to support other AGYW and amplify advocacy on the Sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) needs for AGYW especially those living with HIV. Organized in partnership […]
On Saturday, September 3, 2022, over 500 children, comprised of out-of-school children and those at risk of dropping out of school due to lack of basic school supplies, attended our annual Back to School Drive! The Event was held at Ba Nga Afayo Initiative Uganda’s Community Center, in a remote village of Nakaziba, in Kayunga […]
Due to the absence of basic services along with overwhelming poverty, the children of Nakaziba, a remote village in Kayunga district face immense challenges. Not only do these children have to walk miles to local schools outside their village, they cannot afford the cost of uniforms, shoes, lunch and books. It is no surprise that […]