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Implicit Effect Community Initiative and Sauti ya Vijana celebrated a milestone with their first graduation of skilling participants, bringing together three cohorts of young people trained in hairdressing and tailoring. These young people are taking steps towards building their futures through practical skills. The graduation, held under their cluster partnership with @CRVPF1, celebrates their progress and the possibilities that skills development can unlock. Switched By @shunxshannon #youthempowerment #skillsdevelopment #crvpf #switchafrica
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Africa’s promises must translate into opportunities for its young people. Through Agenda 2063, the African Union envisions inclusive growth and job creation. But how do those commitments reach young people navigating the informal sector. At the first graduation of skilling participants from @ImplicitEffect and Sauv in Uganda in their cluster partnership with @CRVPF1 We explore the journey from acquiring practical skills to building sustainable livelihoods. Beyond the certificates, are young people getting the opportunities and support they need to thrive? Switched By @shunxshannon #africaexplained #au20years #africanunion #crvpf #tvet #SwitchAfrica
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Breast cancer does not check gender, and early medical attention significantly improves treatment options and outcomes. Anyone noticing persistent lumps, nipple discharge, or skin changes should consult a healthcare worker immediately. Switched by @ShadrachBethel #BreastCancerAwareness #SwitchHealth
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Mama fm, a woman run radio station celebrates its 25th anniversary, let’s take a look at how impactful it has been for Ugandan communities. Switched by Namuyanja Marlene Isabella.
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Your body relies on a protein called hemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. Thalassemia causes the body to produce less healthy hemoglobin, which leads red blood cells to break down faster and results in anemia. Switched by @mukyalagertrude #SwitchHealth #PublicHealth
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Strengthening EU–youth partnerships in West Nile! 🇪🇺🤝🏽 The EU Delegation visited West Nile to review ongoing initiatives in the region and strengthen its engagement with young people. Through its support for various initiatives, including the PACER consortium, the EU is creating opportunities for young people to engage in civic processes, amplify their voices, and actively participate in safeguarding human rights. When young people are part of civic processes, they can hold leaders accountable, influence decisions, and drive change in their communities. Stronger partnerships mean more opportunities for young people to shape the future they want. Switched by @ShibaNakakande #westnile #shapingnarratives
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Tonight, we will be joined by a diverse panel to discuss the new look cranes, opportunities, implications and whether it is sustainable in the long run. Hosted by @KatsLoAnderson1 and @ky3sswa xitter.cf/i/spaces/1nxnRBpAydkxO set a reminder🔔
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📢 We’re Hiring! National Early Warning and Data Officers (multiple positions) for #Djibouti 🇩🇯, #Uganda 🇺🇬, #SouthSudan 🇸🇸 We are also seeking a qualified Mobile Application Expert and Last-Mile Dissemination Consultant. Interested candidates should submit documents demonstrating their qualifications and relevant experience for the respective assignments. Deadline: 30 Oct 2026, 17:00 EAT More info ➡️ icpac.net/vacancies/
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Empowering students to drive climate solutions is key to a greener future. At this year’s Green Expo, themed, "Nurturing Green Skills for Young Climate Innovators.” Students showcased their creativity and the best of their schools in climate adaptation. Switched by @ShibaNakakande #switchclimate #greenexpo #shapingthenarrative
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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT VISA-FREE AFRICA Africa is opening borders, but are travellers truly moving freely? From digital travel authorizations to cross-border trade, we explore five things you need to know about visa-free travel in Africa. Is the continent ready for friction-free mobility? Switched by @MarDestin94348 #VisaFree #AfricanStories #ShapingNaratives
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Six newsrooms. Five African countries. One shared mission: amplifying solutions. Newsrooms from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, and Malawi have come together under the MESHA Africa Beacon Newsroom Initiative to strengthen solutions journalism and spotlight how communities across Africa are responding to the challenges they face. Because Africa is not only a story of problems. It is also a story of people creating solutions. 🌱 Switched by @ShibaNakakande
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Do you Know the road to COP 31? What led to this year’s climate summit, and why does it matter to all of us? Our Switcher, Joathma Alinaitwe, takes you on a journey behind the scenes of @COP31 tracing how we got here, what’s at stake, and why the decisions made at this year’s summit could shape our climate future. Press play and take the journey with us. Switched by @JothamWest #COP31 #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #SwitchAfrica
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In our second conversation with the partners behind the #majipreneurs Summit 2026, Juliette Gabrion, Director of @YoungWater_S , unpacks why young innovators are critical to the change in the WASH sector, and the all new Maji Career Fair. @vivaconagua_UG @hiltonfound @WASEU_Uganda @CewasGlobal @Water4PeopleUG @YoungWater_S Switched by @shunxshannon #majipreneurs2026 #youngwatersolutions #WASH #switchafrica
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Deworming isn’t always a six-month routine. 🪱 How often you should deworm depends on your risk of getting worm infections, your environment and your exposure. Before taking deworming medicine, know your risk and seek the right guidance. Switched by @kanezashanita #Deworming #HealthAwareness #HealthTips #WormInfections
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In the first of our conversations with some of the partners behind Majipreneurs Summit 2026, the CEO of Viva con Agua Uganda shares insights into this year’s edition, the opportunities emerging in the WASH sector, and why supporting local water entrepreneurs matters. @vivaconagua_ug @hiltonfoundation @waseu_uganda @cewasglobal @waterforpeople @youngwatersolutions Switched by @shunxshannon #majipreneurs2026 #vivaconaguauganda #vivaconagua #switchafrica #WASH
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Schoolchildren need consistent hydration to maintain focus, participate in sports, and stay healthy. Providing safe, easily accessible drinking water directly reduces the risk of waterborne illnesses, ensuring that high-energy learners stay in class rather than losing time to preventable infections. Switched by @ShadrachBethel #SafeWater #WaterandSanitationHygiene #SwitchHealth
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The untold stories of Arua City. From the busy markets to the streets to the young people turning ideas into action, Switch Africa switched on the city to uncover the people, dreams, and everyday stories shaping Arua's future. Switched by @Dismas_Nuwaine @ShibaNakakande #youngpeople #shapingnarratives #switchafrica
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Through the @MeshaScience Beacon Newsroom Initiative, 6 newsrooms are collaborating to tell stories of communities finding practical ways to adapt, innovate & build resilience in the face of climate change. #ClimateStories aren’t only about the challenges,but creating solutions.
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From 2025 to 2026, what has truly shifted in Uganda’s WASH sector? We returned to the Majipreneurs Summit to hear from participants who have witnessed that journey firsthand, from ideas and ambition to investment, innovation and tangible progress. One year later, what’s changed? @vivaconagua_UG @hiltonfound @WASEU_Uganda @CewasGlobal @Water4PeopleUG @YoungWater_S Switched By, @shunxshannon #majipreneurs2026 #WASH #switchafrica
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The untold stories of Arua City. From the busy markets to the streets to the young people turning ideas into action, Switch Africa switched on the city to uncover the people, dreams, and everyday stories shaping Arua's future. Switched by @Dismas_Nuwaine @ShibaNakakande #youngpeople #shapingnarratives
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