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Teens Link Uganda

Wakiso, Uganda
Joined April 2021

Mission We strive to empower young people at the highest risk of HIV to live healthy & productive lives. We also amplify their voices, representing their interests, policy need to Gov't & other actors



Presence in: Uganda
Focus: Community Organizing, Community Paralegals, Gender-based violence, HIV/Aids, Policy Advocacy

Teens Link Uganda is a peer driven network organisation for young people at the highest risk of HIV that exists to fast-track equitable access to HIV, SRHR and harm reduction services in Uganda.

The organisation coordinates efforts to transform AGYW and young people into leaders that can stand up for themselves and their communities to advocate and lead change that support inclusive sexual and reproductive health, HIV and harm reduction programming and policy development in Uganda

The network has has been steadily growing over the years with over 54,521 beneficiaries reached with healthcare and legal support services within the central, eastern and mid-western regions of Uganda.

Teens Link envisions a society where all young people at the highest risk of HIV are healthy, productive and supported to realise their potential.

Mission

  • We strive to empower young people at risk of HIV to live healthy & productive lives through amplifying their voices, representing their interests, policy and service needs to government and other stakeholders

Strategic goal

A resilient and vibrant young key populations’ movement that contributes to the realization of universal health access targets in Uganda.

Core values

  • Transparency, Integrity and Accountability
  • Respect for dignity and diversity of all persons
  • Meaningful involvement and participation of young people.
  • Leadership and Stewardship
  • Team work

Our Programme Focus;

  • Access to health and justice
  • Advocacy & Networking
  • Capacity Enhancement
  • Research, Knowledge Management, & Learning
  • Economic Empowerment & Livelihood Enhancement