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We are thrilled to announce that Rural Smiles Foundation has been officially approved as a member of the Kitara Civil Society Organizations' Network (KCSON)! This milestone marks a significant step forward in our journey to create positive change in our community.As a member of KCSON, we will now have access to a network of like-minded organizations, opportunities for collaboration, and resources to support our work. This membership will also provide a platform for us to amplify our voice and contribute...

We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new headquarters! This marks a significant milestone in our journey to promote and advance health, digital and economic rights for vulnerable persons through community empowerment, advocacy, technology innovation, and research and service delivery.The new space will allow us to expand our programs, better serve our communities and collaborate more effectively.  We're excited to welcome community leaders, volunteers, partners and staff through our doors.The opening of our new headquarters is a testament...

Introduction:Widows in Kibaale District face a daunting reality: illegal land seizure, eviction, and displacement. This gender-based violence perpetuates poverty, inequality, and injustice. But we can make a difference. Our project, "Justice for Widows' Land Rights," aims to mobilize communities, demand government action, and advocate for policy change.The Problem:Widows in Kibaale District are vulnerable to land grabbing, leaving them without a home, livelihood, or dignity. This systemic injustice perpetuates gender-based violence, poverty, and inequality.The Solution:Rural Smiles Foundation with support from Het...

About the Trainee ProgramThe purpose of the Graduate Trainee Program is to give fresh graduates an entry to the market place and especially grounding them on gender equality principles and practice so that in whatever sector they would work, they have good grounding on gender transformative approaches. We deploy them across our program areas and program support.Are you a university student looking for an internship opportunity? visit our careers portal to apply. Click here

We were able to;To enhance the capacity of refugee young women, young men and their peers on their sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR)To improve access to safe abortion and post abortion care services for young refugee women through the harm reduction model.To improve access to justice and legal aid services for refugee young women and men in case of sexual reproductive health rights violations or when caught up in the justice system for accessing safe abortion servicesTo reduce abortion stigma...

Rural Smiles Foundation in partnership with Cook Medical, is implementing a Community Cancer Awareness Campaign for rural women in Mugarama Sub county Kibaale districtThe goals of the project/activity include;To mobilize and train a pool of 100 community women as breast and cervical cancer ambassadors who will sensitize their peers on breast and cervical cancer prevention and care.To mobilize and provide breast and cervical cancer information  screening, treatment and care services to 600 rural women.To create community awareness on breast and...