Video: Strengthening Family Planning with Faith Based Organizations in Uganda
The Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) and the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB), in collaboration with the Institute for Reproductive Health (IRH) at Georgetown University, used a systems approach to strengthen their family planning capacity. Results of this project suggest that FBOs can meaningfully contribute to national and...
Webinar: Global Nutrition and the Work of Faith Groups from Programs to Policy
One of the most well-known Bible verses “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,” (Matthew 25:35) implies that we serve Jesus himself when we feed the hungry. What does feeding the hungry look like...
“Anglican Church of Uganda Helps Families Time and Space Pregnancies”
The Anglican Church of Uganda helps protect the health of mothers and children by educating communities on family planning and providing family planning care in its clinics in Uganda. Reverend Moses Kayimba and Reverend Moses Ssemugooma discuss their views on family planning in this video. Agnes, a family...
“Faith Leaders are Powerful Advocates for Family Planning”
Religion is very important in Uganda, with 85% of the population identifying as Christian. Religious leaders are well respected in their communities and are influential on a number of topics, including health. In this video, Reverend Canon Kabanda of the St. Stephens Archdiocese of the Church of Uganda...