Shanda Tyson

Mama walked from Kyeizooba to Bweranyangi Junior just to see me on Visiting Day. She said, 'Education is Key.' We chatted, laughed, and left, richer in memories. Though she had nothing tangible, her presence was everything.

We celebrate volunteers for the lives they touch, communities they transform and services they help deliver.

But there is a conversation we rarely have; What does it cost the volunteer to create that impact?

As we mark #IVY2026, perhaps it is time to look beyond appreciation.

As Africa Volunteering Conference opens in Gaborone, I look forward to exploring how Africa can turn volunteerism into a stronger force for community development, while recognising and empowering those who make it possible.
#AVC2026

Our work in school-based SRHR education & household development reinforces one important lesson: investing in girls requires more than keeping them in classrooms. It means creating environments where they are safe, supported & free to enjoy their childhood.
#GreenDropsSummit2026

Today, @HPRW_Uganda joins @GNB_Uganda and partners for the Central Region #GirlSummit2026 under the theme “Every Girl Deserves to Play: Because a girl who plays, stays in school."