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Donations to the Uganda Red Cross Society have helped us save lives, provide emergency assistance to families affected by disasters, support communities facing disease outbreaks, deliver essential supplies and restore dignity to people in crisis. These contributions demonstrate the power of giving to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable communities. Yet, Uganda continues to face significant humanitarian challenges, from disease outbreaks and climate-related disasters to food insecurity and other emergencies. Your donation helps us make a difference. Support the Uganda Red Cross Society through any of our flagship humanitarian areas below and help us save lives, alleviate suffering and build resilient communities. ↪️Give today. ↪️Save lives. ↪️Restore dignity. Click on the link below to donate: redcrossug.org/donate/

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT! The Central Governing Board, at its sitting this afternoon, appointed and formally announced Dr. Naphtal Baguma as the incoming Secretary General of the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS), effective 1 March 2027. The period leading up to the effective date will serve as a transition period to facilitate a structured, orderly and seamless handover, while ensuring continuity in the leadership and operations of the Society. Further communication on the transition arrangements will be made in due course.

🇺🇬 Shaping URCS 2027 URCS staff are actively contributing ideas, priorities and submissions as part of the 2027 Annual Planning and Budgeting Process. Staff shape plans that reflect our collective priorities and strengthens our humanitarian impact, through the services offered by the National Society. Our plans. Our impact. Our future.* #URCS2027Planning #HumanitarianAction

Celebrating International Youth Day Through Service and Solidarity! International Youth Day is a reminder that young people are not only leaders of tomorrow, they are agents of change today. In celebration of the day, Uganda Red Cross Kampala South Branch volunteers and youth leaders, together with the Red Cross Link at St. Denis Ssebugwawo Secondary School, Ggaba, took part in a meaningful community service activity aimed at giving back to families within Ggaba Parish. The team supported 11 selected families with essential household items, including soap, sugar, tea leaves, mosquito nets, toilet tissue and rice. Beyond the items donated, the activity was about showing love, restoring hope and standing in solidarity with families in need. The smiles and appreciation from the beneficiaries reminded us that sometimes, the greatest impact comes from simply showing up and caring. We commend the Kampala South Branch and Link leadership for mobilising resources and empowering young volunteers to make a difference in their community. This is the spirit of youth leadership we celebrate—young people serving, caring and creating positive change where it matters most. 📍URCS Kampala South Branch #InternationalYouthDay2026

Youth at the Heart of Humanitarian Action! The Uganda Red Cross Youth National Council Executive is today holding its Statutory Mid-Year Review Meeting at the Uganda Red Cross Society Headquarters. With young people forming the largest part of our membership and volunteer base, their leadership, energy and commitment are central to advancing humanitarian action across Uganda. This meeting is more than a review of activities. It is an opportunity for our youth leaders to take stock of progress, reflect on lessons, identify gaps, strengthen accountability and chart a stronger course for the remainder of the year. From schools and communities to emergency response and humanitarian interventions, our young volunteers continue to demonstrate that young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow, they are humanitarian leaders today. We celebrate their courage, innovation and commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. When young people lead with purpose, communities become stronger, more resilient and better prepared to face crises. #YouthsServingHumanity #URCSYouths

Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration to Keep Communities Safe. As Uganda continues to sustain its Ebola-free status, cross-border surveillance and coordination remain critical to preventing future outbreaks. Earlier this week, our West Nile team participated in a Cross-Border Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Surveillance Coordination Meeting in Paidha Town Council, Zombo District, bringing together health officials from DRC and Uganda's Arua, Nebbi, Zombo, and Pakwach districts, and other humanitarian partners. The meeting served as a vital platform to strengthen cross-border surveillance coordination, enhance networking, and promote timely information sharing in the fight against Ebola and other public health threats. Discussions focused on strengthening: 🔹 Cross-border disease surveillance 🔹 Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) 🔹 Health screening at Points of Entry 🔹 Early warning systems and timely information sharing 🔹 Coordinated preparedness and response mechanisms The meeting was chaired by Dr. Jimmy Opigo, Commissioner at Uganda's Ministry of Health and a leading public health specialist, underscoring the importance of regional collaboration in protecting communities on both sides of the border. #EbolaResponseUG2026 #CrossBorderHealth #Preparedness @IFRCAfrica @ifrc @PrudentialUG @BinanceAfrica

Today, we proudly participated in the community clean-up exercise in Katwe ahead of the 33rd Coronation Anniversary celebrations of the Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom. The exercise reflects our commitment to promoting healthy, clean and resilient communities through volunteerism, collective action and Culture. We continue to champion environmental stewardship and community well-being as we prepare to celebrate this important cultural milestone along side our partner @BugandaKingdom_ #Amatikkira33 #Amatikkira2026