What we do – A pen for Africa

Comprehensive Health Education and Support:

Develop and implement educational programs and campaigns to increase awareness
about cancer, chronic illnesses, and related factors such as climate, sexuality, nutrition,
and lifestyle, emphasizing early detection and preventive measures.
Expand and enhance psychosocial care services, including night sessions, to provide
holistic support for individuals affected by long-term illnesses, addressing feelings of
isolation, fear, and mortality, and offering a safe space for emotional support and
empowerment.

Advocate for policies that promote holistic approaches to disease management,
addressing intersections of health with climate, environment, SRHR, GBV, VAC, and
youth economic empowerment.
Invest in research initiatives to understand complex factors influencing cancer and
chronic illnesses, focusing on innovative solutions and interventions to improve health
outcomes.
Champion an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to reduce adverse effects of
climate change on health, advocating for sustainable practices and policies.

Collaborate with local and international organizations, healthcare providers, and
government agencies to enhance the impact and reach of programs and initiatives.
Develop capacity-building programs to strengthen women led organisations, their staff,
volunteers, and community members to ensure long-term sustainability and
effectiveness of initiatives.
Advocate for the rights of individuals affected by diseases, ensuring access to quality
healthcare, social support, and protection against discrimination.
Provide legal aid/pro bono services to indigent individuals, ensuring access to justice
and essential healthcare services, and addressing legal and socio-economic barriers to
health and access to justice.

Climate change advocates at a brainstorming meeting. Central, Northern, and Eastern regions well represented.
The team agreed that the intersection between climate change and health called for a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach.

The duty bearers are on call to implement the existing laws to mitigate the glaring climate dangers due to usage of Kavera/plastic bags in Uganda and the rest of the world, we all owe it for clean and health environment

Many communities do not know what to do when faced with vagaries of Climate change