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The International Day of Families, 2025 happed on the July 30, Sheraton Hotel, Kampala.
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Makerere University, Child Health and Development Center together with other partners were instrumental in the celebrations.

The event was graced by the Hon. Minister Peace Regis Mutuuzo, Minister of State for Gender and Culture as Chief Guest, together with Dr. Godfrey Siu, Senior Lecturer Makerere University; Leader, Families, Parenting and Child Health Program at the same Institution, as the Keynote Speaker.

Lots of reflections, insights and wisdom was shared during the event, kindly see the link and take a listen.

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MAMA TENDO NATIONAL PARENTING SYMPOSIUM

Mama Tendo National Symposium happened yesterday 31/07/2025 at Kololo Independence grounds, graced by the Hon. Minister Janet Kataaha (Maama) - Minister of Education and Sports and First Lady of , as the Chief Guest. If you missed attending, you have an opportunity to listen to the recording of the event.

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MAMA TENDO PARENTING SYMPOSIUM 2025 Live from Kololo Independence Grounds

NATIONAL PARENTING SYMPOSIUM ALERT

SYMPOSIUM OVERVIEW
The Mama Tendo Foundation, in partnership with Makerere University, Child Health and Development Centre, and the MGLSD, is hosting a National Parenting Symposium on July 31, 2025, at Kololo Independence Grounds.

The event aims to spark a national conversation about the critical role of parenting in addressing essential topics such as s*x education, child wellbeing, and family resilience.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

THEME
Parental Involvement, S*x Education, and Children's Wellbeing

OBJECTIVE
To influence the development of Uganda by emphasizing the importance of family in economic, social, and political growth

THE SYMPOSIUM IS DESIDGNED TO;
1) Foster Community Resilience:
Strengthen family structures and promote community wellbeing through multisectoral collaboration

2) Support National Development:
Recognize parenting as a national responsibility that affects Uganda's economy, society, and future.

By attending the symposium, you'll have the opportunity to draw strategies that support families in the new era of globalization.

SYMPOSIUM DATE:
July 31, 2025

VENUE:
Kololo Independence Grounds.

SAVE THE DATE
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EXCITING NEWS!

On 19/2/2025, our Pioneer students graduated! A huge congratulations to all of you! 🎉 Thanks to the amazing collaboration between , Makerere University, Child Health and Development Center Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and our incredible partners The ELMA Philanthropies Global Parenting Initiative, Oak Foundation, Echidna Giving, and Centre for Transformative Parenting - Uganda. We’re beyond proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make! 🌟 🎓👏

3. SHORT COURSE LAUNCH

Prof. Annet Nakimuli, Dean School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences commeded the program as follows;

"As an educational institution, our role is to train medical students. We take the individuals we receive from the community and enhance their knowledge and skills for patient care and treatment. The Parenting Course for Practitioners will significantly enhance the attitudes and behaviors of who parent our , including those in the medical field. This course is distinctive because it addresses all the various requirements set forth for the , encompassing training, research, and
community service. — Prof. Nakimuli Annet."



A huge thanks to stakeholders and partners!
UNICEF Uganda Children's rights and Violence Prevention Fund Parenting for Lifelong Health The ELMA Philanthropies University of Oxford and Echdina giving.

2. OUR SHORT COURSE WAS LAUNCHED YESTERDAY

At the Launch of the course yesterday at Makerere University, Prof. Richard Idro, Deputy Principal of Makerere University College of Health Sciences had this to say;

"A century of influencing the future: As the College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine commemorates 100 years of enriching and , the Makerere University, Child Health and Development Center at Makerere University is launching a parenting course for practitioners involved in the development, supervision, and implementation of parenting interventions."

A huge thanks to stakeholders and partners!
UNICEF Children's rights and Violence Prevention Fund Parenting for Lifelong Health The ELMA Philanthropies University of Oxford and Echdina giving.

Exciting News

OUR SHORTCOURSE WAS LAUNCHED YESTERDAY!
The Name of the course is "Designing, Adaptation and scaling -up Evidence Based Parenting Interventions: A course for Practitioners"

Duration : It is 12 weeks course.

For whom is it for?
The course was developed to introduce practitioners in the field of and programme developers, planners and implementers in national and local government.

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CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT - Boma Hotel, Nairobi Kenya

8th Annual Learning Convening on Preventing Violence Against Children in East Africa.

The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development presented lessons on scaling the Parenting programme in Uganda and benefits of working with academic, development partners and CSOs through the Parenting Agenda.

Well Spring, one of the collaborators, recommended team work and strategically scaling programmes that meet parents need and develop skills to reduce Violence.
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THE ROLE OF PARENTING
Dr Siu Godfrey, a Senior Lecturer, Makerere University, Child Health and Development Center Makerere University had a one on one discussion with UBC TV-uganda's Micheal J. Lukoma.
Take a listen and learn more about;
- What does it takes to raise a .
- The role of a Parent or Guardian and so many more!

Illustrations by Butungi Coleb

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