Marchelo Community Health Rights Organization UG (MACHRO)
@machroug.bsky.social
Machro Ug is a registered, dynamic community-driven non-profit organization dedicated to championing the health rights of vulnerable and marginalized girls and women while empowering them economically to thrive in the grassroots community of Uganda.
In Koboko District,MACHRO mobilized diverse community stakeholders health workers, youth leaders, local officials, mothers, and adolescents for a powerful advocacy run under the theme:
“No mother deserves to die giving life, and every adolescent has the power and freedom to plan their future.”
“No mother deserves to die giving life, and every adolescent has the power and freedom to plan their future.”
October 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In Koboko District,MACHRO mobilized diverse community stakeholders health workers, youth leaders, local officials, mothers, and adolescents for a powerful advocacy run under the theme:
“No mother deserves to die giving life, and every adolescent has the power and freedom to plan their future.”
“No mother deserves to die giving life, and every adolescent has the power and freedom to plan their future.”
We’re proud to share that our, ED Enzaru Emmanuela Nurse by profession and passionate SRHR advocate for young people had the honor of attending the 5th National Safe Motherhood Conference
Together, we continue to champion inclusive, youth-centered approaches to SRHR across Uganda.
Together, we continue to champion inclusive, youth-centered approaches to SRHR across Uganda.
October 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We’re proud to share that our, ED Enzaru Emmanuela Nurse by profession and passionate SRHR advocate for young people had the honor of attending the 5th National Safe Motherhood Conference
Together, we continue to champion inclusive, youth-centered approaches to SRHR across Uganda.
Together, we continue to champion inclusive, youth-centered approaches to SRHR across Uganda.
At the close of the 5th National Safe Motherhood Conference, Mr. Bouwe-Jan Smeding delivered a powerful message Speaking as Deputy Head of Mission, he emphasized
- A call for shared responsibility, inclusive, rights-based care especially for adolescents and marginalized communities
- A call for shared responsibility, inclusive, rights-based care especially for adolescents and marginalized communities
October 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
At the close of the 5th National Safe Motherhood Conference, Mr. Bouwe-Jan Smeding delivered a powerful message Speaking as Deputy Head of Mission, he emphasized
- A call for shared responsibility, inclusive, rights-based care especially for adolescents and marginalized communities
- A call for shared responsibility, inclusive, rights-based care especially for adolescents and marginalized communities
Under the theme “Strengthening Multisectoral Collaboration and Mutual Accountability for Safe Motherhood,” the sessions spotlighted the urgent need to prioritize adolescent health within Uganda’s maternal and newborn care agenda
#NSMC2025 #SafeMotherhoodUG
#NSMC2025 #SafeMotherhoodUG
October 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Under the theme “Strengthening Multisectoral Collaboration and Mutual Accountability for Safe Motherhood,” the sessions spotlighted the urgent need to prioritize adolescent health within Uganda’s maternal and newborn care agenda
#NSMC2025 #SafeMotherhoodUG
#NSMC2025 #SafeMotherhoodUG
Together, we can shape a future where every pregnancy is safe, every birth is dignified, and no one is left behind through Strengthening Multisectoral Collaboration and Mutual Accountability for Safe Motherhood
#SafeMotherhoodUG #NSMC2025 #MaternalHealth #SRHR #AccountabilityInAction
#SafeMotherhoodUG #NSMC2025 #MaternalHealth #SRHR #AccountabilityInAction
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Together, we can shape a future where every pregnancy is safe, every birth is dignified, and no one is left behind through Strengthening Multisectoral Collaboration and Mutual Accountability for Safe Motherhood
#SafeMotherhoodUG #NSMC2025 #MaternalHealth #SRHR #AccountabilityInAction
#SafeMotherhoodUG #NSMC2025 #MaternalHealth #SRHR #AccountabilityInAction
Safe Motherhood Conference 2025. Theme: Strengthening Multisectoral Collaboration and Mutual Accountability for Safe Motherhood
Let us not allow any mother to walk alone through the journey of childbirth.
#SafeMotherhoodUG #NSMC2025 #Machroug #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #srhrisessential
Let us not allow any mother to walk alone through the journey of childbirth.
#SafeMotherhoodUG #NSMC2025 #Machroug #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #srhrisessential
October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Safe Motherhood Conference 2025. Theme: Strengthening Multisectoral Collaboration and Mutual Accountability for Safe Motherhood
Let us not allow any mother to walk alone through the journey of childbirth.
#SafeMotherhoodUG #NSMC2025 #Machroug #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #srhrisessential
Let us not allow any mother to walk alone through the journey of childbirth.
#SafeMotherhoodUG #NSMC2025 #Machroug #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #srhrisessential
We honor the backbone of our communities-rural women. From tending fields to nurturing families, they carry the weight of generations with resilience and grace
#InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #HealthEquity #EconomicJustice #Machroug #RuralWomenRise
#InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #HealthEquity #EconomicJustice #Machroug #RuralWomenRise
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
We honor the backbone of our communities-rural women. From tending fields to nurturing families, they carry the weight of generations with resilience and grace
#InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #HealthEquity #EconomicJustice #Machroug #RuralWomenRise
#InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #HealthEquity #EconomicJustice #Machroug #RuralWomenRise
🇺🇬 Happy Independence Day, Uganda!
Today we honor the spirit of resilience, unity, and freedom that defines our nation. From the heart of every village to the pulse of every city, may we continue to rise, build, and dream together.
#UgandaAt63 #IndependenceDay #PrideOfAfrica #Machroug
Today we honor the spirit of resilience, unity, and freedom that defines our nation. From the heart of every village to the pulse of every city, may we continue to rise, build, and dream together.
#UgandaAt63 #IndependenceDay #PrideOfAfrica #Machroug
October 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🇺🇬 Happy Independence Day, Uganda!
Today we honor the spirit of resilience, unity, and freedom that defines our nation. From the heart of every village to the pulse of every city, may we continue to rise, build, and dream together.
#UgandaAt63 #IndependenceDay #PrideOfAfrica #Machroug
Today we honor the spirit of resilience, unity, and freedom that defines our nation. From the heart of every village to the pulse of every city, may we continue to rise, build, and dream together.
#UgandaAt63 #IndependenceDay #PrideOfAfrica #Machroug
📢 Important Update: Webinar Platform Change
Dear participants,
We sincerely apologize for the last-minute change in our webinar platform. Tomorrow’s session will now take place on Google Meet instead of Zoom.
meet.google.com/dis-fnof-qqa
Dear participants,
We sincerely apologize for the last-minute change in our webinar platform. Tomorrow’s session will now take place on Google Meet instead of Zoom.
meet.google.com/dis-fnof-qqa
September 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
📢 Important Update: Webinar Platform Change
Dear participants,
We sincerely apologize for the last-minute change in our webinar platform. Tomorrow’s session will now take place on Google Meet instead of Zoom.
meet.google.com/dis-fnof-qqa
Dear participants,
We sincerely apologize for the last-minute change in our webinar platform. Tomorrow’s session will now take place on Google Meet instead of Zoom.
meet.google.com/dis-fnof-qqa
Aisha's story
"I want to become a nurse Family planning gave me the power to stay in school without the fear of early pregnancy" With contraceptives girls can finish school, achieve their dreams and inspire others.
What is your story
#MadePossibleWithFamilyPlanning #GirlsInSchool #HerFutureHerChoice
"I want to become a nurse Family planning gave me the power to stay in school without the fear of early pregnancy" With contraceptives girls can finish school, achieve their dreams and inspire others.
What is your story
#MadePossibleWithFamilyPlanning #GirlsInSchool #HerFutureHerChoice
September 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Aisha's story
"I want to become a nurse Family planning gave me the power to stay in school without the fear of early pregnancy" With contraceptives girls can finish school, achieve their dreams and inspire others.
What is your story
#MadePossibleWithFamilyPlanning #GirlsInSchool #HerFutureHerChoice
"I want to become a nurse Family planning gave me the power to stay in school without the fear of early pregnancy" With contraceptives girls can finish school, achieve their dreams and inspire others.
What is your story
#MadePossibleWithFamilyPlanning #GirlsInSchool #HerFutureHerChoice
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
"Changing the Narrative on Suicide"
Do you know someone struggling?
Let them know they're not alone.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #ChangingTheNarrative #StartTheConversation #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #PreventSuicide #HopeThroughAction
"Changing the Narrative on Suicide"
Do you know someone struggling?
Let them know they're not alone.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #ChangingTheNarrative #StartTheConversation #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #PreventSuicide #HopeThroughAction
September 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
"Changing the Narrative on Suicide"
Do you know someone struggling?
Let them know they're not alone.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #ChangingTheNarrative #StartTheConversation #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #PreventSuicide #HopeThroughAction
"Changing the Narrative on Suicide"
Do you know someone struggling?
Let them know they're not alone.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #ChangingTheNarrative #StartTheConversation #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #PreventSuicide #HopeThroughAction
Call for Webinar Speakers
Are you passionate about sharing knowledge, sparking ideas, and inspiring others? We’re officially opening applications for speakers for our upcoming webinar and we want you to be part of it #AdolescentHealth #WebinarSpeaker #CallForSpeakers #Knowledge
Are you passionate about sharing knowledge, sparking ideas, and inspiring others? We’re officially opening applications for speakers for our upcoming webinar and we want you to be part of it #AdolescentHealth #WebinarSpeaker #CallForSpeakers #Knowledge
September 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Call for Webinar Speakers
Are you passionate about sharing knowledge, sparking ideas, and inspiring others? We’re officially opening applications for speakers for our upcoming webinar and we want you to be part of it #AdolescentHealth #WebinarSpeaker #CallForSpeakers #Knowledge
Are you passionate about sharing knowledge, sparking ideas, and inspiring others? We’re officially opening applications for speakers for our upcoming webinar and we want you to be part of it #AdolescentHealth #WebinarSpeaker #CallForSpeakers #Knowledge
Today is World Sexual Health Day.
Let’s break the silence, challenge stigma, and center dignity in every conversation about sexual health and enhance access to SRHR especially for adolescents and persons with disabilities.
#SexualHealthMatters #SRHRForAll #WorldSexualHealthDay
Let’s break the silence, challenge stigma, and center dignity in every conversation about sexual health and enhance access to SRHR especially for adolescents and persons with disabilities.
#SexualHealthMatters #SRHRForAll #WorldSexualHealthDay
September 4, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Today is World Sexual Health Day.
Let’s break the silence, challenge stigma, and center dignity in every conversation about sexual health and enhance access to SRHR especially for adolescents and persons with disabilities.
#SexualHealthMatters #SRHRForAll #WorldSexualHealthDay
Let’s break the silence, challenge stigma, and center dignity in every conversation about sexual health and enhance access to SRHR especially for adolescents and persons with disabilities.
#SexualHealthMatters #SRHRForAll #WorldSexualHealthDay
#UCHD2025!
From bold policy talks to grassroots voices, Uganda is proving that health, human rights, and development must walk hand in hand.
💬 “Collaboration isn’t rocket science it’s a necessity.”
RightToHealth #SDGs #MACHROVoices #UgandaConference
From bold policy talks to grassroots voices, Uganda is proving that health, human rights, and development must walk hand in hand.
💬 “Collaboration isn’t rocket science it’s a necessity.”
RightToHealth #SDGs #MACHROVoices #UgandaConference
September 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#UCHD2025!
From bold policy talks to grassroots voices, Uganda is proving that health, human rights, and development must walk hand in hand.
💬 “Collaboration isn’t rocket science it’s a necessity.”
RightToHealth #SDGs #MACHROVoices #UgandaConference
From bold policy talks to grassroots voices, Uganda is proving that health, human rights, and development must walk hand in hand.
💬 “Collaboration isn’t rocket science it’s a necessity.”
RightToHealth #SDGs #MACHROVoices #UgandaConference
Reflections from UCHD 2025: Bridging Sectors, Building Equity
- Health is not created by the health sector alone. As Dr. Charles Olaro reminded us of sectors like education, water, housing, and transport
#UCHD2025 #RightToHealth #SRHR #InclusiveDevelopment #HealthEquity #UgandaVoices #MACHROAdvocacy
- Health is not created by the health sector alone. As Dr. Charles Olaro reminded us of sectors like education, water, housing, and transport
#UCHD2025 #RightToHealth #SRHR #InclusiveDevelopment #HealthEquity #UgandaVoices #MACHROAdvocacy
September 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Reflections from UCHD 2025: Bridging Sectors, Building Equity
- Health is not created by the health sector alone. As Dr. Charles Olaro reminded us of sectors like education, water, housing, and transport
#UCHD2025 #RightToHealth #SRHR #InclusiveDevelopment #HealthEquity #UgandaVoices #MACHROAdvocacy
- Health is not created by the health sector alone. As Dr. Charles Olaro reminded us of sectors like education, water, housing, and transport
#UCHD2025 #RightToHealth #SRHR #InclusiveDevelopment #HealthEquity #UgandaVoices #MACHROAdvocacy
join us as we run towards improving maternal and Adolescent health care in the West Nile region come 27-28th September 2025 and ensure that "No Mother dies giving life, and every Adolescent has the Freedom and Power to Plan their Future"
🏃🏃Miles for Mothers, Freedom to Plan💪💪💪
🏃🏃Miles for Mothers, Freedom to Plan💪💪💪
September 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
join us as we run towards improving maternal and Adolescent health care in the West Nile region come 27-28th September 2025 and ensure that "No Mother dies giving life, and every Adolescent has the Freedom and Power to Plan their Future"
🏃🏃Miles for Mothers, Freedom to Plan💪💪💪
🏃🏃Miles for Mothers, Freedom to Plan💪💪💪
Stakeholder Power in Advancing Maternal & Adolescent Health
When governments, development partners, health workers, and communities unite, we don’t just improve statistics, we restore dignity, hope, and futures.
#SRHR #MaternalHealth #AdolescentWellbeing #StakeholderImpact
When governments, development partners, health workers, and communities unite, we don’t just improve statistics, we restore dignity, hope, and futures.
#SRHR #MaternalHealth #AdolescentWellbeing #StakeholderImpact
August 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Stakeholder Power in Advancing Maternal & Adolescent Health
When governments, development partners, health workers, and communities unite, we don’t just improve statistics, we restore dignity, hope, and futures.
#SRHR #MaternalHealth #AdolescentWellbeing #StakeholderImpact
When governments, development partners, health workers, and communities unite, we don’t just improve statistics, we restore dignity, hope, and futures.
#SRHR #MaternalHealth #AdolescentWellbeing #StakeholderImpact
Empower Her: Her Body, Her Choice
Every woman deserves the freedom to choose the family planning method that aligns with her body, her values, and her future. Yet too many face barriers cultural, economic, and systemic that silence their choices
Empowerment means access.
It means informed decision
Every woman deserves the freedom to choose the family planning method that aligns with her body, her values, and her future. Yet too many face barriers cultural, economic, and systemic that silence their choices
Empowerment means access.
It means informed decision
August 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Empower Her: Her Body, Her Choice
Every woman deserves the freedom to choose the family planning method that aligns with her body, her values, and her future. Yet too many face barriers cultural, economic, and systemic that silence their choices
Empowerment means access.
It means informed decision
Every woman deserves the freedom to choose the family planning method that aligns with her body, her values, and her future. Yet too many face barriers cultural, economic, and systemic that silence their choices
Empowerment means access.
It means informed decision
A group of Muslim women lawyers and the Islamic Women’s Initiative for Justice, Law, Peace have petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking an order to amend the Penal Code Act to broaden the grounds under which abortion is permitted. youtu.be/aN6UXv2YHnA?...
Muslim women lawyers petition court to expand grounds for abortion
YouTube video by NTVUganda
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August 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A group of Muslim women lawyers and the Islamic Women’s Initiative for Justice, Law, Peace have petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking an order to amend the Penal Code Act to broaden the grounds under which abortion is permitted. youtu.be/aN6UXv2YHnA?...
we were privileged to hold a community dialogue with different community gatekeepers, remindering them of a collective responsibility to ensure that Adolescent girls and women have access to non-judgemental sexual reproductive health information and services.
#Accessibility #Availability #EmpowerHer
#Accessibility #Availability #EmpowerHer
August 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
we were privileged to hold a community dialogue with different community gatekeepers, remindering them of a collective responsibility to ensure that Adolescent girls and women have access to non-judgemental sexual reproductive health information and services.
#Accessibility #Availability #EmpowerHer
#Accessibility #Availability #EmpowerHer
Our MD at MACHRO met with Dr. Chris Ebong, Senior Medical Officer @MinistryofHealthUG, to tackle ethical dilemmas & social norms limiting adolescent SRHR especially for girls & youth with disabilities mainly, Rights-based, youth-friendly care.
#YouthEmpowerment #AdolescentHealth #BreakingBarriers
#YouthEmpowerment #AdolescentHealth #BreakingBarriers
August 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Our MD at MACHRO met with Dr. Chris Ebong, Senior Medical Officer @MinistryofHealthUG, to tackle ethical dilemmas & social norms limiting adolescent SRHR especially for girls & youth with disabilities mainly, Rights-based, youth-friendly care.
#YouthEmpowerment #AdolescentHealth #BreakingBarriers
#YouthEmpowerment #AdolescentHealth #BreakingBarriers
West Nile Health Run 2025 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Sept 27–28 | Koboko, Arua, Nebbi, Yumbe, Moyo & more
Theme: Miles for Mothers, Freedom to Plan
Let’s run to save lives & empower youth with SRHR knowledge.
Partner/support: info.machro@gmail.com
#MaternalHealthMatters #SRHR4ALL
Sept 27–28 | Koboko, Arua, Nebbi, Yumbe, Moyo & more
Theme: Miles for Mothers, Freedom to Plan
Let’s run to save lives & empower youth with SRHR knowledge.
Partner/support: info.machro@gmail.com
#MaternalHealthMatters #SRHR4ALL
August 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
West Nile Health Run 2025 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Sept 27–28 | Koboko, Arua, Nebbi, Yumbe, Moyo & more
Theme: Miles for Mothers, Freedom to Plan
Let’s run to save lives & empower youth with SRHR knowledge.
Partner/support: info.machro@gmail.com
#MaternalHealthMatters #SRHR4ALL
Sept 27–28 | Koboko, Arua, Nebbi, Yumbe, Moyo & more
Theme: Miles for Mothers, Freedom to Plan
Let’s run to save lives & empower youth with SRHR knowledge.
Partner/support: info.machro@gmail.com
#MaternalHealthMatters #SRHR4ALL
Let's save lives together
August 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Let's save lives together
The minister of Kampala capital city and metropolitan affairs Hon. Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, together with the Director General of Health Services Dr. Charles Olaro and different dignitaries highlighted the importance of self-care interventions in urban and rural settings, especially for young people.
August 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The minister of Kampala capital city and metropolitan affairs Hon. Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, together with the Director General of Health Services Dr. Charles Olaro and different dignitaries highlighted the importance of self-care interventions in urban and rural settings, especially for young people.
Self-care isn’t selfish it’s survival.
Knowing how to care for your body, mind, and emotions is the first step toward building resilience, setting boundaries, and showing up fully for others.
SelfCareMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #SRHR #WellnessIsPower #HealthRights #EmpowerThroughCare
Knowing how to care for your body, mind, and emotions is the first step toward building resilience, setting boundaries, and showing up fully for others.
SelfCareMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #SRHR #WellnessIsPower #HealthRights #EmpowerThroughCare
August 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Self-care isn’t selfish it’s survival.
Knowing how to care for your body, mind, and emotions is the first step toward building resilience, setting boundaries, and showing up fully for others.
SelfCareMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #SRHR #WellnessIsPower #HealthRights #EmpowerThroughCare
Knowing how to care for your body, mind, and emotions is the first step toward building resilience, setting boundaries, and showing up fully for others.
SelfCareMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #SRHR #WellnessIsPower #HealthRights #EmpowerThroughCare