PACE participated in the 7th Buganda Women’s convention (Ttabamiruka W’abakyala mu Buganda) held on 13th May 2022 in Lubiri Mengo. The Women convention was organized under the theme “Holistic Women’s Health: A boost to Innovation and Sustainable Development. The Annual event was graced by His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi 11 and Queen Nnabagereka Sylivia Nagginda as the chief guest and the Prime Minister of Uganda Rt.Hon Robinah Nabanjja as a distinguished guest from central government.
Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Nnabagereka Sylivia Nagginda, PACE contributes towards enhancing the Universal Health Coverage and attainment of sustainable development in Uganda as enshrined in our 2021 -2023 strategic plan. A holistic approach to womens’ health certainly derives empowered communities and better livelihoods.
For over 10 years, PACE has championed innovative community led health interventions in Uganda in the areas of malaria, TB, HIV and WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene ) improving the livelihoods of people. During the convention, we exhibited some products and services that we offer to SARA including the novel safe drinking water product (Solarsack) which uses the Ultraviolet rays of the sun to purify drinking water and Clean Delivery Kits (Maama Kits).
Different dignitaries from the central government of Uganda, UN agencies, Civil Society Organization, local government, private sector players and the Buganda kingdom communities attended this event that heighten advocacy women health and economic empowerment.