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Domestic violence
Another episode of the girl power hour is here, our guests are Mr. Mubiru Alex and Ms. Namutebi Harriet both community volunteers who have been trained under our justice project. In this episode we find out the myth and facts about violence and what the volunteers are doing to debunk the myths and support their communities to eliminate violence.
Effects of violence
In our previous sessions we have discussed what violence is and all its various forms, did you know that all forms of violence have damaging short term and long term effects on mental and physical well-being? In today's episode we have Catherine Naluyima a girl power mentor and Ms Ndagire Samalie a community volunteer, to discuss these effects.
Domestic violence - disease, poor education, poverty & crime
We have talked about violence before but with 1 in 3 women and girls still experiencing violence, the need for action is urgent. Today Janet & Flavia - our Girl Power Project facilitators will discuss how violence relates to disease, poor education, poverty, crime, and economic challenges and what each of us can do in our homes and communities today and everyday to eliminate violence.
State of children during Covid-19 lockdowns
Uganda had been under lockdown as a result of the pandemic. Many restrictions were put in place as a measure to prevent the spread of Covid19. Cases of child abuse have been on the rise within this context. On the show today we have the Regional Child and Family Protection Unit Officer in charge of Nakaseke, Luwero and Nakasongola, Ms. Wobuyaga Catherine and Ms. Kulabako Margaret in charge of Child Family Protection Unit at the kiwoko Police station to share the most common child abuse cases and how the police are responding to these cases. They will share security tips for lockdown periods and contacts of the responsible people and offices within the 3 districts.
Experience of an adolescent girl with pregnancy
Listen in on the true tale of how a young girl became pregnant at the age of 14. Nakudde Naomi will share her struggles with pregnancy as a pre-teen and her advice for other teenagers.
Experience of a mother whose adolescent girl gets pregnant
They say the adage " keep calm and carry on" is appropriate when you hear shocking news. How would you react if your teenage daughter told you that she was pregnant? Hearing such life changing news can be overwhelming right? Ms. Carol Nakasi shares her story on how she dealt with the news and the rollercoaster of emotions.
Teen pregnancy - a medical workers perspective
Cases of teenage pregnancy have increased during the pandemic lockdown. On the show today we have Dr Aggrey from Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU). He talks about what the situation looks like at the RHU facility right now, the hidden challenges of teenage pregnancy that girls don’t consider, and how they are helping teenage mothers during this especially difficult period.
Sexual & reproductive health - STI’s
Ms. Sherina is a sexual and reproductive health educator and service provider working with Reproductive Health Uganda. Join her as she dives into adolescent reproductive health. Learn about STIs, teenage pregnancy and what you can do to avoid or deal with them.
HIV in adolescents - transmission, prevention & support
Ismail Keefa Kisaale is an adolescent peer educator working with Bishop Caesar Asili Hospital. He is honest, and isn't afraid to keep it real. Listen as he dives into what it's really like to live with HIV as a young adolescent. He shares his real life experiences and how he has made it this far.
Menstruation - the important things often ignored - invest in menstrual health and hygiene
Menstruation is surrounded by silence, burdened by stigma, and made immensely challenging for millions of women and girls around the world. As we celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day this month, Rebecca, a Girl Power mentor, shares the myths surrounding menstruation and the particular parts of menstrual management that parents tend to ignore, yet they are important to girls.
Water sanitation & hygiene on World Toliet Day
Our guests today are the Luwero District Health Inspector, Mr Namakoola Henry and Hajarah Nambazira, a member of the Village Health Team. In this two part series, they will be sharing what their responsibilities are, what they are doing to promote sanitation and hygiene and particularly talk about world toilet day.
Girls and their bodies - things people say that make us feel powerful or powerless
Do images, messages and comments have a considerable impact on how you think and feel about your body? Two teenage girls Martha Achen and Sauyah Nanziri share how comments have affected their self-esteem and relationships with people and how they have overcome the negative vibe.
Positive parenting
As children grow, they learn new life rules and lessons. Parents too need to adapt to new parenting techniques. Today’s session presented by Girl Power Project facilitators Flavia and Janet, covers strategies for positive parenting.
Needs vs. wants - when parenting adolescents
In this episode of the girl power radio hour, facilitators Janat and Flavia talk about adolescent needs and wants. Did you know that they change with age, gender, and economic environment? Learn how you can guide your teenager to make good decisions when it comes to what they really need versus what they simply want.
Making a will & succession in promoting children rights and gender equality
As a parent or guardian, have you ever thought about making a will? Do you know what the law in Uganda says about succession and making a will? Girl Power Project facilitator, Mr. Ismail Nyanzi shares the why, how’s, do’s and don'ts of succession and will making to promote children’s rights and gender equality on this segment of the girl power hour.
How to be a supportive teen
There are piles and piles of books on how to be a good parent, how to talk to teenagers, and what mistakes grownups should not make when raising their children, but as a teen, have you ever thought about how you can be a better support to your parent’s? Today’s session speaks to you. Listen in on the value of your own self improvement and how you can empower yourself and your parents to ultimately better support you.
Girls & the digital world
Uganda was under lockdown for a long period as a result of the pandemic. Schools were shut down as one of the strategic measures to prevent the spread of Covid19. For some students, education has continued online. Maria Gorreti Namanda, whose secondary school is sponsored by Just Like My Child Uganda, shares her experience with technology. We also discuss the key barriers to women and girls accessing digital inclusion and what can be done to get them equal access.
Building girls assets
In this session you will ask you to refresh your vision into the reality of adolescent’s actual lives and to prioritize content for targeted populations. In this asset building exercise we ask listeners when the latest age is at which girls should have acquired specific skills and knowledge, not only to protect that period of her life but also lay the foundation for the next period. Girl Power Project facilitators, Janat and Flavia will share with you the health, financial, cognitive, and social skills required by age.
Vocationalize education starting at home
How do you define education? Would you let your child opt for a vocational institute? In this two part series Ms. Namukasa Edith, a mother, and Head teacher will be sharing the importance of vocationalization at home. In our next series we will host a loyal listener who will share his story about how hands-on skills from a vocational school have helped him and how it all started.
Vocational skilling - an ardent listener of the Girl Power Radio Hour shares his experience
We have one of our loyal listeners today, Mr. Mukama Isaac, who will be sharing how his journey towards learning mechanics and driving started. Are you a child that has thought about joining vocational school or are you a parent who has thought about enrolling your child into it? Listening to the inspiring story of Isaac, might be the sign you have been waiting for.
What is important to you? Decision making & sorting right from wrong
Life offers an infinite variety along with a myriad of challenges and opportunities. Take a moment and imagine that you are at the end of your life and have a chance to give yourself some advice. What would you say? How often do we actually stop to think about which things in our lives really matter most? Did you know that priorities change? On today’s show, Edith Nalukuuma whose secondary school is sponsored by Just Like My Child Uganda, shares what’s important to her, how she sorts right from wrong and how she makes decisions as an adolescent. You too may pick a leaf, so listen in.
Healthy relationships - love and friendship
Can we learn to make smarter choices? Vivian Nabasa shares her story of irrational decision making that almost cost her an education and a relationship with her father. Curious to know what happened? Listen in.
Resilience - what is it? An important skill adolescents need
We are all strong in different ways. Some of us keep a cool head in any argument. Some of us are good at listening, some of us are good at having a positive outlook when faced with a negative situation and some of us are good at raising voices when something is not right. Think about the challenges COVID19 has brought. Which ones have you coped with well, and which ones have you struggled with? Listen in on some tips on how to be resilient.
Keeping an open mind - why it is important & the skills needed
We tend to be less critical of evidence that supports our beliefs versus evidence that runs counter to our beliefs. We often maintain our beliefs by selectively exposing ourselves to information we already know that is most likely to support those beliefs. Judging can be as immediate as a split-second decision you make about someone after seeing them. Ever wondered how you can keep an open mind? Listen in on some tips on how to do it.