{"id":24197,"date":"2025-06-13T19:23:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T16:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citizenposts.com\/?p=24197"},"modified":"2025-06-13T19:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T16:23:08","slug":"mtn-ugandas-21-days-of-yello-care-boosts-child-pregnancy-prevention-and-youth-entrepreneurship-in-alur-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citizenposts.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/13\/mtn-ugandas-21-days-of-yello-care-boosts-child-pregnancy-prevention-and-youth-entrepreneurship-in-alur-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"MTN Uganda\u2019s 21 Days of Y\u2019ello Care Boosts Child Pregnancy Prevention And Youth Entrepreneurship In Alur Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kampala Uganda:-<\/strong> MTN Uganda has today taken its flagship staff volunteerism initiative, the 21 Days of Y\u2019ello Care<\/em>, to the Alur Kingdom in Pakwach District, intensifying its commitment to community development with a focus on healthcare, digital inclusion, and youth empowerment.<\/p>\n

Held under the theme \u201cConnecting at the Roots \u2013 Connecting Communities through Digital Tools\u201d<\/em>, the 2025 campaign aims to bridge Uganda\u2019s digital divide by equipping underserved communities with tools and knowledge to unlock socio-economic transformation at the grassroots.<\/p>\n

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The Alwi Health Centre III in Alur Kingdom served as the hub of today\u2019s activities, bringing together cultural leaders, government officials, health workers, and corporate partners including ATC Uganda, Tecno Uganda, Ayo, Maendeleo Foundation, and Clinic Pesa. The event was graced by the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Prince Vincent Ochaya Orach, who represented His Majesty the Paramount Chief of Alur, His Royal Highness Rwoth Ubimu Phillip Rauni III.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply grateful to MTN Uganda and its partners for choosing Alur Kingdom as part of this meaningful national initiative,\u201d said His Royal Highness. \u201cThis is not just about technology or health infrastructure; it\u2019s about restoring hope and dignity to our people especially our youth and young mothers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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To improve healthcare service delivery at Alwi Health Centre III, MTN Uganda staff and partners renovated the facility\u2019s kitchen and sanitation blocks, installed a rainwater harvesting system, donated hospital beds, and planted trees to enhance the environment and sustainability. In partnership with ATC Uganda, solar lighting was also installed to ensure a steady power supply; crucial during childbirth and emergency cases.<\/p>\n

In a significant digital milestone, MTN Uganda handed over eight internet-connected computers to the health centre to enhance patient records management and medical research access.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis support is more than we hoped for,\u201d said Hadijja Aliku, the in-charge at Alwi Health Centre III. \u201cWith improved lighting, better facilities, and now computers for digital health records, we are better equipped to provide quality care, especially to expectant mothers and young girls who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recognizing that true community development requires inclusive economic empowerment, MTN also donated two computers to the Pakwach Art and Craft Association \u2013a youth-led initiative that will now leverage internet access and MoMo Market to promote and sell local crafts to a wider audience.<\/p>\n

Further demonstrating its commitment to education and youth development, Tecno Uganda, one of MTN\u2019s partners, is supporting the construction of a football pitch in Nebbi District. The facility is intended to offer young people a safe and positive space to build life skills, teamwork, and leadership through sports.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis campaign is not just an act of charity,\u201d said Sylvia Mulinge, MTN Uganda CEO, who led the delegation. \u201cIt is a deliberate investment in Uganda\u2019s future, connecting people at the roots, addressing the causes of child marriage, school dropout, and poverty through technology, education, and empowerment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dorothy Ssemanda<\/strong>,<\/strong> CEO of ATC Uganda<\/strong>, <\/strong>echoed similar sentiments: \u201cWe are honoured to partner with MTN Uganda for this year\u2019s 21 Days of Y\u2019ello Care initiative. It goes beyond powering connectivity to investing in infrastructure that directly improves healthcare, education, and sustainability, particularly in in rural and underserved areas,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we say infrastructure should serve people, this is exactly what we mean. Today, we celebrate not just what we\u2019ve built, but the lives that will be transformed because of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Child marriage remains a pressing issue in the Alur kingdom, with Alwi Health Centre III reporting that more than half of all new births are to girls under the age of 18. MTN Uganda and its partners aim to reverse this trend through community awareness, digital learning, and strengthening social infrastructure.<\/p>\n

This latest development builds on MTN Uganda\u2019s growing partnership with the Alur Kingdom, including ongoing efforts to use sports as a platform<\/strong> for raising awareness about child marriage and teenage pregnancy.<\/p>\n

MTN\u2019s ongoing collaboration with cultural institutions including the Alur, Tooro, and Busoga Kingdoms, and the Nnabagereka Development\u00a0 Foundation , underscores a holistic approach to national development that integrates health, education, and enterprise support with Uganda\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

Across the country, similar 21 Days of Y\u2019ello Care activations are being held in Kampala in partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority, in the greater central region with the Nnabagereka Development Foundation, in western Uganda with the Tooro Kingdom, and in the eastern region with the Busoga Kingdom. In total, over UGX 500 million is being invested in this year\u2019s campaign, supporting initiatives in health, agribusiness, education, and digital inclusion.<\/p>\n

Now in its 18th year, 21 Days of Y\u2019ello Care<\/em> aligns with MTN Uganda\u2019s broader Ambition 2025<\/strong> strategy to drive digital and financial inclusion as a foundation for sustainable development.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur vision is simple but profound,\u201d Mulinge added. \u201cWe believe that by providing access to the right digital tools, even the most rural communities can unlock opportunity, dignity, and prosperity. That is the true power of connecting at the roots.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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