WWK is excited to embark on a transformative journey in partnership with AOET/Action for Empowerment, as we launch a vital healthcare initiative in the heart of Jinja, Uganda. Our local community partner located in the marginalized village of Kayunga, faces an array of pressing health care challenges, from malaria, HIV, typhoid, and diabetes to high blood pressure, various forms of cancer and maternal health concerns. Tragically, even preventable illnesses such as malaria, measles, bacterial infections, cough and flu afflict the youngest members of this community.

In the initial phase of this groundbreaking initiative, generously funded by a family foundation in Massachusetts that prefers to remain anonymous, we have already witnessed remarkable progress. In just the first quarter of this endeavor over 50% of AKWG’s women beneficiaries and their families have already experiences a positive transformation in their lives. Through comprehensive health education, prevention measures, and access to treatment, we are not only improving their physical wellbeing but also fostering profound changes in their lives, changes that touch upon their health, freedom and prosperity.

This pivotal pilot program is not just about delivering healthcare; it is about restoring dignity and empowering women who have long been denied the ability to make strategic life choices. With quality, affordable healthcare now within their reach, productivity is on the rise, incomes are increasing, and young girls are gaining the opportunity to focus on their education and peronal growth. The overall health and well-being of nearly 500 beneficiaries in Kayunga Village is experiencing a remarkable upturn.