Name: Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV/AIDS
Telephone: +256778355552

Name of the organization

Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV/AIDS

Organization Acronym

UNYPA

The organization focuses on

HIV, TB, SRHR

Vision of the organization

Positive and productive lives for all young people living and aﬀected by HIV/AIDS.

Summary Description of your Organization

Uganda Network of young people living with HIV & AIDS started in 2003 to provide leadership and coordinate the greater and meaningful involvement and participation of YPLHIV in Uganda in the national, regional and global HIV and AIDS response. We advocate for improving the quality of life of young people living with HIV in Uganda and as a network, UNYPA is driven by the needs of young people living with HIV and implements an evidence informed national program and advocacy for YPLHIV to lead healthy and productive lives. The organization is a national network registered under the Uganda NGO Board. legal registration number S.5914/11789 and it operates with in 52 districts across the country.

Organization Location

Plot 711 Mirembe close, Uganda

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Email

info@unypa.org

Organisation Telephone number

+256 777 236 744|

Contact Person Name

Nsubuga Stanley

Contact Person Phone Number

+256778355552

Contact Person Skype Name

stanley.nsubuga1

Level of Implementation in HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberclosis program

Country/National Level

Area of implementation intervention

HIV and AIDS

Title and scope of the project being implemented( including time frame )

1. PITCH – Partnership to Inspire Transform and Connect the HIV Response
Partnership to Inspire, Transform and Connect the HIV response (PITCH) is a five year project (2015- 2020) implemented in a consortium by the Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV (UNYPA, National Forum of PLHA Networks in Uganda (NAFOPHANU) and International Community of Women Living with HIV in East Africa (ICWEA). UNYPA is implementing the project in 3 districts of; Mbale, Paliisa and Nakapiripit. The program engages Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and HIV service providers, policy makers at all levels, Civil Society Organizations, line Ministries, leaders in local governments, Religious, Cultural and Opinion Leaders and community at large with an aim of realizing improved quality of HIV services, accessibility, availability and utilization of SRHR services.
Project Goals; Equal access to HIV-related services, Sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, Equal and full rights for key populations and Strong civil society organizations are successful HIV advocates.

2. GUSO – Get Up Speak Out is a five year project (2015 -2020) implemented in a consortium of 12 SRHR Alliance partners with a common vision of a society where all young persons have equal rights and access to SRHR information and services to make healthy choices in line with the Rights Based Approach (RBA).
The role of UNYPA in this project is to strengthen the capacity of YPLHIV to demand and utilize integrated sexual reproductive health and HIV services in three districts of Eastern Uganda (Iganga, Bugiri, &Jinja).

Does the organisation currently receive any technical support from a technical support provider ? Have you received technical support in the past?

Yes

Geographical scope of your organisation's technical support

Community Level, National Level