Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV

Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV UNYPA is mandated to have three forums of YLPHIV one of 10 – 18,19- 24 and 25-30.

Uganda Network of young people living with HIV & AIDS started in 2003 to provide leadership and coordinate the greater and meaningful involvement and participation of YPLHIV in Uganda in the national, regional and global HIV and AIDS response. UNYPA advocates improving the quality of life of young people living with HIV in Uganda and as a network. UNYPA is driven by the needs of young people livin

g with HIV and implements an evidence informed national programme and advocacy for YPLHIV to lead healthy and productive lives. The elements of UNYPA’s national programme and advocacy include promoting universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support; fighting stigma and discrimination against young people living with HIV; and, promoting the greater involvement of young people living with HIV in the national HIV response. The Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV/AIDS (UNYPA) is a direct member of the National Forum of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAFOPHANU) which was established in 2003 to provide leadership for young positives and create an enabling environment to participate meaningfully with a membership of 40,000 young people living with HIV/AIDS in the country so far.

Who remembers this? A throwback to a journey of courage, visibility, and advocacy, using every platform to amplify YPLHI...
21/08/2026

Who remembers this?

A throwback to a journey of courage, visibility, and advocacy, using every platform to amplify YPLHIV voices and advocate for a future free from stigma and discrimination.

Some moments become memories, others milestones.

Group presentations by the Peer Buddies, SRHR Champions, and District Network Leaders, focus on peer support, health edu...
19/08/2026

Group presentations by the Peer Buddies, SRHR Champions, and District Network Leaders, focus on peer support, health education, stigma reduction, mentorship, coordination, and resource mobilisation.

Day 3 of the District Network Leaders, Peer Buddies & SRHR Champions training kicks off with a group discussion on the r...
19/08/2026

Day 3 of the District Network Leaders, Peer Buddies & SRHR Champions training kicks off with a group discussion on the roles of Peer Buddies, SRHR Champions & District Network Leaders. Strengthening community leadership to improve person-centred care for YPLHIV.

Our M&E, Kazibwe Michael, leads district leaders through a leadership etiquette session on building respect, trust, comm...
18/08/2026

Our M&E, Kazibwe Michael, leads district leaders through a leadership etiquette session on building respect, trust, communication, exposure to the leadership environment and Personal presentation.

Good leadership is about how we treat people.

Group work on Didi’s case explored how to respond to overlapping HIV, SRHR, TB, GBV and psychosocial needs. The key less...
18/08/2026

Group work on Didi’s case explored how to respond to overlapping HIV, SRHR, TB, GBV and psychosocial needs.

The key lesson here is that integrated care means coordinated, confidential and person-centred support.

Group work focused on community case management and follow-up for a YPLHIV facing SRHR needs, adherence challenges and s...
18/08/2026

Group work focused on community case management and follow-up for a YPLHIV facing SRHR needs, adherence challenges and socioeconomic barriers.

Turning community realities into person-centred solutions.

Gender shapes how YPLHIV experience health services. From GBV and limited decision-making power to stigma around help-se...
18/08/2026

Gender shapes how YPLHIV experience health services.

From GBV and limited decision-making power to stigma around help-seeking, young women, girls, men and boys face different barriers. Our response must be gender-responsive, safe and inclusive.

“Building rapport with a client is essential. And when you don’t know something, don’t guess refer, seek guidance, or as...
18/08/2026

“Building rapport with a client is essential. And when you don’t know something, don’t guess refer, seek guidance, or ask for consent to involve someone else in the counselling session.” ~Huzairu Nyanzi.

Good care begins with trust, humility and respect.

Day 2 of the District Network Leaders, Peer Buddies & SRHR Champions training, supported by TASO Uganda, focuses on ment...
18/08/2026

Day 2 of the District Network Leaders, Peer Buddies & SRHR Champions training, supported by TASO Uganda, focuses on mental health & psychosocial support.

Let’s observe without judgment.

After a long day of learning, sharing, and strengthening our commitment to better health services for YPLHIV, we end day...
17/08/2026

After a long day of learning, sharing, and strengthening our commitment to better health services for YPLHIV, we end day one with smiles, memories, and renewed purpose.

Together, we move forward.

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P. O BOX 4226
Kampala
256

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Monday 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

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