Out and Proud Uganda

Season's greetings to you our beautiful people! We wish you a christmas filled with Love, joy, happiness and lots of blessings. Continue to stay safe. We are officially closing, and shall open our offices on 10th January 2022! See you then!

Out and Proud Peer educators buckling up for our dear clients during the festive season. Getting equipped with enough safe s*x consumables; condoms, lubricants and Self-testing kits. Feel free to reach out. Keep it safe even during the festive season!

Out and Proud Staff and Peers having an end of year meeting; discussing our achievements and shortfalls in the year 2021 and how to improve on the areas that required change and more effort. We would like to thank our partners, donors and all of you that have been with us throughout this year.

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Out and Proud Uganda was part of the organizations invited for the Data management and information security training organized by our partners Infectious Diseases Institute. The purpose of this training was to enable non-KPIF Drop in centres learn how to use and access the KP tracker in regards to HIV programming for key populations.

Happy Trans awareness week to our transgender folks out there. Be Happy. 💙💙💙💙💙💙

Out and Proud team together with the team from Joint medical research center(JCRC) after an introductory meet in to discuss ways of working together to serve better the key populations in our catchment areas. We are grateful to our partners Infectious Diseases institute for the initiation and recommending us to Joint clinical research center (JCRC) for this collaboration, and we look forward to working together together to serve the key populations.

Out and Proud Uganda team receiving lubricant from our partners Infectious Diseases institute Kampala. Feel free to pass by our drop in centre for safe s*x consumables like lubricant and condoms, and also receive HIV information and education, or you could just drop by for our space is a safe space!

Out and Proud Uganda was among the organizations invited for a reflection meeting on COP20 performance by our partners infectious Disease institute! The objectives of this meeting were;
1. To share feedback on continuity of implementation in COP21
2. To reflect on performance and discuss strategies to improve HIV case identification and PrEP enrollment

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The Executive Director of Kampus Liberty Uganda paid us a courtesy visit at our offices in Entebbe, to discuss ways of beefing up and growing organization systems.

Out and Proud Uganda implementing week one activities/outreaches targeting Children of s*x workers. These outreaches have been supported by CDC through Uganda Virus Research Institute.

Out and Proud Uganda was among the CSOs invited for a meeting to discuss implementation of OPU activities targeting HIV testing of Children of s*x workers, in partnership with Uganda Virus Research Institute and Infectious Diseases institute, with support from Center for Disease control(CDC)

Out and Proud Uganda was part of a Drop-in center(DIC) Learning workshop organized by Infectious Disease Institute Kampala. The purpose of this training was to share experiences by the Different Key and priority population Drop in centres in HIV service delivery.

Out and Proud Uganda Peer Educators received kits to be used during field work from our partners Infectious Disease institute Kampala. The peer kit contained A T-shirt, an umbrella, a cap, an apron, a notebook, a raincoat, a pair of gumboots and a backpack.

We would like thank our partners Infectious Disease institute for the support extended to Out and Proud Uganda.

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Infectious Disease institute

Out and Proud Uganda would like to thank their partners Infectious Disease Institute for the support given to us with the aim of functionalizing our Drop-in center. This will enable us to effectively and efficiently run the operations of the Drop-in center and to help us to better serve our members with HIV comprehensive care, treatment and prevention services.

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Out and Proud Uganda continues to avail safe s*x consumables to GBQ men and other key populations in Entebbe and Wakiso district. Feel free to to reach out to us here and through our WhatsApp account if you need self testing kits, lubricants, condoms and for your PrEP and ART refills. We are here when you need.



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You can now reach us on our WhatsApp account for all your needs

Out and Proud Uganda was part of a 5- day Resource Mobilization training, organized by Infectious Disease Institute for Key population organizations; with an aim of building the capacity of organizations in regards to Resource Mobilization, hence sustaining local efforts for the HIV epidemic control project.

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Out and Proud Uganda wishes all our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy And Blessed Eid Mubarak.

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Just yesterday, 3rd May 2021, The Parliament of Uganda passed the s*xual offences Bill 2019, in which homos*xuality, revenge p**n and s*x work are criminalized. But this has been passed with the penal code which criminalizes and prohibits same s*x acts is already in legislation.
Honourable Monicah Amoding moved this bill yet this bill puts the lives of the marginalized groups(LGBTIQA+ and s*x workers) in a very insecure and unsafe place, both physically and mentally. Are the human rights of marginalized groups affected by this bill really put into consideration? Or marginalized groups are just less human than Hon. Monicah Amoding!
Such a bill breeds a lot of hate, stigma and discrimination, something the movement has tried to curb down overtime. This hinders access to health services by the affected group.
To the Parliament of Uganda, do you ever think that marginalized groups are just human like you, your partners, your sons and your daughters?
To the activists, human rights defenders, leaders of the different entities involved in this fight for equality and equity across all sphere, let us not lose focus, let us keep our guards strong, and stay safe and sane for the community needs us.
To the different stakeholders, donors, Allies and different supporters of this cause, this is a time we need you the most.







President Joe Biden

So, our parliamentarians; in order to appease religious and cultural zealots proposed to;
1. Criminalize s*x work (for which I assure you more than half of them have partaken in some form or the other).
2. Criminalize Victims!! Yes Victims! Of revenge p**nography (which 100% of the time is done without a person's consent).
3.Criminalize Homos*xuality (an oldie but a goodie, just to rub it in).
Funny though, but there is a penal code that already covers pretty much all this.
But since they want y'all to stop talking about the tax hikes and they know religious people will jump up with frenzied excitement at the mention of laws about s*x, here we are.

Bana Mwesige

May your sacrifices this Ramadhan bring blessings and prosperity to you and your family! Ramadhan Kareem to all our Muslim community members!

Because it is mental health Monday at Out and Proud Uganda, and we believe that mental 'health is wealth'. Today we decided to talk about emotional abuse, which greatly affects the mental health of the victim. So here are 9 signs of an emotionally abusive partner to look out for;

1. Gas Lighting:

This allows the abuser to avoid responsibility y denying reality,
questioning the abuser spouse's sanity or lying. For example;
Calling you crazy for reminding them about something they said
they would do and assuring you that you never had that
conversation.

2. Retaliation:

A form of manipulation and control. An unhealthy twisting of what
appears upfront to be a boundary yet it's a core. Retaliation is
about punishment. Here the abuser says; "If you do X, I will do Y."
"If you go to lunch with the girls, I'll go to the strip club since I'll be
lonely.

3. Projection:

When an abuser accuses someone else of the negative
behaviours that themselves are actually doing. For example
Cheating

4. Invalidation or Dismissal of one's feelings:

Emotionally abusive partners say you are too needy, or whiny
when you reach out for support, saying things like " Get over it" or
"It could have been worse."

5. Manipulation and Ultimatums:

Emotionally abusive partners, at its severest may threaten su***de,
self-harm, or harming someone else if you try to end the relation
ship. They may also threaten blackmail. This behaviour is usually
an attempt to prevent you from leaving.

6. Mean jokes, humiliation and putdowns:

Emotional abusers may make fun of you, put you down, and
humiliate you in front of people. When you tell them that
something they said was offensive, they may say you are taking
things too seriously or being over sensitive.

7. Silent Treatment:

This is used as punishment. In some cases, a partner may still talk
to you but may act emotionally distant, treating you more like an
acquaintance than a romantic partner. In extreme cases, they may
leave you stranded somewhere or withhold things you need after
a fight.

8. Possessiveness and Jealousy:

Emotionally abusive partners frame their possessive feelings as
positive. However, in an abusive dynamic, this jealousy can turn
into controlling behaviour like; Always questioning what you were
doing, where you have been, and who you have been with and
isolating you from people you love.

9. Shifting Blame:

Emotionally abusive partners may blame you for their own harmful
behaviours. They may unfairly blame you for making them upset
and for ways that they treat you. For example; I cheated because
you made me angry.

Out and Proud Uganda was greatly honoured to be part of I Freedom Uganda network 4th Annual general meeting(AGM) themed; SERVING IN THE FACE OF THE PANDEMIC. Also during this event, i Freedom launched its Research report on the Access and Usage of ICTs among LGBTIQA+ persons in Uganda and Kenya. They went further ahead to launch The Peer Connected Mobile App, an App that will be used in the upscale of HIV services to the Key population community under the Key Population investment Fund(KPIF).
A big thank you goes to the Executive Director and staff of IFreedom for organizing such an event and for serving the community diligently, and also to the invited organizations that honoured the invitation and gracing the event with their presence.

Out and Proud Uganda stands in solidarity with the transgender community on this Transgender day of visibility. We celebrate you our brothers and sisters on this special day for being you, and keep being you! And to all the individuals, organizations and the donor community in your different capacities that advocate for inclusion for the trans community, let us keep fighting. These baby steps will amount to something great once upon a time!

This from an LGBT+ activist is very deep

Earlier on today, we were graced by a team from Infectious Diseases Institute(IDI) for an organizational capacity assessment. This enhances strong partnerships and helps build the capacity of Civil Society Organizations involved in serving Key and priority populations!

Congratulations are in order for Spectrum Uganda Initiative deputy director Mulindwa Moses and Executive Director Lady Mermaids Bureau Sanyu Hajarah Batte upon bouncing back as the UCCM/KP representatives on global fund for Uganda. The sky is the only limit. Thank you for the great work you do for the Key population!

Its a FURAHIDAAAAY, And we know what that means; FUN. Come pass by our drop in centre and pick some lubricants to lubricate before you get it on this beautiful weekend! Tell a friend to tell a friend also!

What is PrEP?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the use of anti HIV medicines that prevent HIV-negative people from getting HIV. PrEP works for both men and women, it comes in the form of a pill and it is taken once a day, with or without food.
Taken daily, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV by more than 90%. The risk of getting HIV can be even lower if PrEP is used together with condoms and other prevention methods.
This information is powered by Out and Proud Uganda! Stay tuned for more information on PrEP.

Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well being! It is all about how people think, feel, and behave.
Out and Proud Uganda today joins the whole wide world to commemorate the World Mental health day. We believe that Health is wealth, and a clear mental health is key for day to day activities.

A good mental health does not mean the absence of negative emotions. It includes a wide range of emotions,and it is just fine to feel sad, excited, anxious, frustrated, joyous and all those other episodes of emotions! They are normal fluctuations in the mood.
However, if a mood drags too long, CONFIDE!
Out and Proud Uganda prioritizes the health of every individual. We do understand that marginalized/key populations/Priority populations go through a lot of traumatizing and disturbing experiences which put their mental health at risk or at a disadvantage.
Our offices are open from Monday to Friday, from 9:30a.m to 5:00 p.m. Come confide in one of our counselors. Talk to them about anything, and everything. We are always happy to help!

Out and Proud Uganda conducted a PrEP and PEP awareness session at the DIC to educate the MSM and Transgender community on the benefits of PrEP and PEP

Out and Proud Uganda held a community dialogue on legal and health rights, targeting the MSM and transgender community. The purpose of this dialogue was to educate the community on their legal and health rights!

Out and Proud Uganda was part of the key population leaders dialogue with Children's Aids Fund Uganda/Family Hope center. The purpose of this dialogue was to introduce Family Hope Center to the key population organizations, the services offered and how best they can work together with Key populations to improve service delivery among Key populations.
Out and Proud Uganda is looking forward to this collaboration, to see to it that health concerns of the community are reached!