Rugby Tackling Life - Uganda
@rugbytacklinglife.bsky.social
A Ugandan women-led NGO that integrates rugby and Life Skills to equip girls and young women in Uganda to tackle life off the pitch.
Website: https://www.rugbytacklinglifeuganda.org
Website: https://www.rugbytacklinglifeuganda.org
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@rotisontheroad (Instagram) is an amazing trio of misfits who drove a tuk tuk from north to south India in 2 weeks to raise money for RTL in Uganda (yes, us 🥰) and Balika Mandiram (in India) to aid us in the work that we do in our communities. 1/2
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#RickShawRun2025
@rotisontheroad (Instagram) is an amazing trio of misfits who drove a tuk tuk from north to south India in 2 weeks to raise money for RTL in Uganda (yes, us 🥰) and Balika Mandiram (in India) to aid us in the work that we do in our communities. 1/2
#RugbyTacklingLife
#RickShawRun2025
January 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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@rotisontheroad (Instagram) is an amazing trio of misfits who drove a tuk tuk from north to south India in 2 weeks to raise money for RTL in Uganda (yes, us 🥰) and Balika Mandiram (in India) to aid us in the work that we do in our communities. 1/2
#RugbyTacklingLife
#RickShawRun2025
@rotisontheroad (Instagram) is an amazing trio of misfits who drove a tuk tuk from north to south India in 2 weeks to raise money for RTL in Uganda (yes, us 🥰) and Balika Mandiram (in India) to aid us in the work that we do in our communities. 1/2
#RugbyTacklingLife
#RickShawRun2025
A trio of misfits (instagram: @RotisOnTheRoad) are on day 7 of a 2 week trip, 2,800km across India driving a Tuk Tuk! They're raising money for us (RTL 🇺🇬) & Balika Mandiram 🇮🇳 so we can continue supporting vulnerable children & women.
Kindly donate at whydonate.com/en/fundraisi...
Kindly donate at whydonate.com/en/fundraisi...
January 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A trio of misfits (instagram: @RotisOnTheRoad) are on day 7 of a 2 week trip, 2,800km across India driving a Tuk Tuk! They're raising money for us (RTL 🇺🇬) & Balika Mandiram 🇮🇳 so we can continue supporting vulnerable children & women.
Kindly donate at whydonate.com/en/fundraisi...
Kindly donate at whydonate.com/en/fundraisi...
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What a day with my Black Opals and Black Topaz under 15 girls and boys 7s teams yesterday. The kids are improving and seeing them have fun both on and off pitch was heartwarming. This is one of the reasons why I coach. 🥰
Thanks Panthers for the loan of some players. 🫱🏼🫲🏾
📸 Denise Namale Bwaha
Thanks Panthers for the loan of some players. 🫱🏼🫲🏾
📸 Denise Namale Bwaha
December 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM
What a day with my Black Opals and Black Topaz under 15 girls and boys 7s teams yesterday. The kids are improving and seeing them have fun both on and off pitch was heartwarming. This is one of the reasons why I coach. 🥰
Thanks Panthers for the loan of some players. 🫱🏼🫲🏾
📸 Denise Namale Bwaha
Thanks Panthers for the loan of some players. 🫱🏼🫲🏾
📸 Denise Namale Bwaha
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We host Panthers Rugby Club tomorrow at 2.00pm as the second part of Rugby Tackling Life programme which combines rugby & life skills/SRHR. 🫱🏽🫲🏿
Leona Acen & Christine Kokoi captain the squad,
with 7 players making their 15s debut for us. 💪🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
Leona Acen & Christine Kokoi captain the squad,
with 7 players making their 15s debut for us. 💪🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
December 13, 2024 at 9:13 AM
We host Panthers Rugby Club tomorrow at 2.00pm as the second part of Rugby Tackling Life programme which combines rugby & life skills/SRHR. 🫱🏽🫲🏿
Leona Acen & Christine Kokoi captain the squad,
with 7 players making their 15s debut for us. 💪🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
Leona Acen & Christine Kokoi captain the squad,
with 7 players making their 15s debut for us. 💪🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
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A wonderful day of learning yesterday with our sisters, Njeru Cyclones and our friends, Panthers. ☺️
We had SRHR sessions, then learned how to stay safe in rugby contact. We ended with a hot game against Panthers. 🔥 Thank you Rugby Tackling Life! 🙏🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
We had SRHR sessions, then learned how to stay safe in rugby contact. We ended with a hot game against Panthers. 🔥 Thank you Rugby Tackling Life! 🙏🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
December 15, 2024 at 4:47 PM
A wonderful day of learning yesterday with our sisters, Njeru Cyclones and our friends, Panthers. ☺️
We had SRHR sessions, then learned how to stay safe in rugby contact. We ended with a hot game against Panthers. 🔥 Thank you Rugby Tackling Life! 🙏🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
We had SRHR sessions, then learned how to stay safe in rugby contact. We ended with a hot game against Panthers. 🔥 Thank you Rugby Tackling Life! 🙏🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
As the festive season starts, we must remember to protect ourselves as we have fun. Yesterday, Njeru Rugby Club coach, Bashir Malalu Kakoko received condoms from RTL for players and members of the Njeru community.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove
#HIVPrevention 🎗️
#MyHealthMyRight
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove
#HIVPrevention 🎗️
#MyHealthMyRight
December 20, 2024 at 3:47 PM
As the festive season starts, we must remember to protect ourselves as we have fun. Yesterday, Njeru Rugby Club coach, Bashir Malalu Kakoko received condoms from RTL for players and members of the Njeru community.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove
#HIVPrevention 🎗️
#MyHealthMyRight
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove
#HIVPrevention 🎗️
#MyHealthMyRight
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Tackle technique and falling properly in a tackle are important. Additionally, girls and women generally have weak necks, so they don't even need head contact to get a concussion - whiplash can cause a concussion. I hope what I worked on with the players helps them.
That's #RugbyTacklingLife
That's #RugbyTacklingLife
The afternoon rugby safety session with Njeru Cyclones, Panthers and Black Pearls.
Koyokoyo Buteme took players through what a concussion is and coached them how to fall safely in a tackle, how to tackle safely and neck strengthening exercises.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BrainInjury
Koyokoyo Buteme took players through what a concussion is and coached them how to fall safely in a tackle, how to tackle safely and neck strengthening exercises.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BrainInjury
December 17, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Tackle technique and falling properly in a tackle are important. Additionally, girls and women generally have weak necks, so they don't even need head contact to get a concussion - whiplash can cause a concussion. I hope what I worked on with the players helps them.
That's #RugbyTacklingLife
That's #RugbyTacklingLife
The afternoon rugby safety session with Njeru Cyclones, Panthers and Black Pearls.
Koyokoyo Buteme took players through what a concussion is and coached them how to fall safely in a tackle, how to tackle safely and neck strengthening exercises.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BrainInjury
Koyokoyo Buteme took players through what a concussion is and coached them how to fall safely in a tackle, how to tackle safely and neck strengthening exercises.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BrainInjury
December 15, 2024 at 2:20 PM
The afternoon rugby safety session with Njeru Cyclones, Panthers and Black Pearls.
Koyokoyo Buteme took players through what a concussion is and coached them how to fall safely in a tackle, how to tackle safely and neck strengthening exercises.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BrainInjury
Koyokoyo Buteme took players through what a concussion is and coached them how to fall safely in a tackle, how to tackle safely and neck strengthening exercises.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BrainInjury
Awesome, informative and interactive sessions by Tulina Linda and Don Zane Muwanguzi yesterday morning during our programme with 60 players from Panthers, Black Pearls and Njeru Cyclones. ☺️
The girls learned a lot and loved it! 🤗
#RugbyTacklingLife
#SRHR
#MenstrualHealth
The girls learned a lot and loved it! 🤗
#RugbyTacklingLife
#SRHR
#MenstrualHealth
December 15, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Awesome, informative and interactive sessions by Tulina Linda and Don Zane Muwanguzi yesterday morning during our programme with 60 players from Panthers, Black Pearls and Njeru Cyclones. ☺️
The girls learned a lot and loved it! 🤗
#RugbyTacklingLife
#SRHR
#MenstrualHealth
The girls learned a lot and loved it! 🤗
#RugbyTacklingLife
#SRHR
#MenstrualHealth
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Ferrari waffe! 🏎💨💨💨😍 Ogilabiye megawatt smile.😊
We love the work that you're doing Emilly! Keep changing lives both on and off the pitch. 💪🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
We love the work that you're doing Emilly! Keep changing lives both on and off the pitch. 💪🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
RTLs Emilly Lekuru has over the last 3 days attended an advocacy training, for Girls First Fund partners, run by CEDOVIP in partnership with Girls Not Brides-Uganda, on Law Reforms and Implementation towards ending child marriage.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
December 13, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Ferrari waffe! 🏎💨💨💨😍 Ogilabiye megawatt smile.😊
We love the work that you're doing Emilly! Keep changing lives both on and off the pitch. 💪🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
We love the work that you're doing Emilly! Keep changing lives both on and off the pitch. 💪🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
You cannot be, what you do not see! Girls and young women need role models who they identify with to inspire them.
Both Panthers and Black Pearls have women at various levels of the technical team. What better way to show girls what they can be?
#RugbyTacklingLife
Both Panthers and Black Pearls have women at various levels of the technical team. What better way to show girls what they can be?
#RugbyTacklingLife
December 15, 2024 at 11:57 AM
You cannot be, what you do not see! Girls and young women need role models who they identify with to inspire them.
Both Panthers and Black Pearls have women at various levels of the technical team. What better way to show girls what they can be?
#RugbyTacklingLife
Both Panthers and Black Pearls have women at various levels of the technical team. What better way to show girls what they can be?
#RugbyTacklingLife
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😍 Our head coach helping girls off the pitch as she helps tackle child marriage in Uganda. As a women's team filled with teenagers, we applaud and endorse her efforts! 🫱🏽🫲🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
RTLs Koyokoyo Buteme, during a consultative meeting organised by Joy for Children, with other CSOs & MPs from UWOPA on the Marriage Bill. Uganda needs a consolidated legislation that protects children & upholds their rights, including against child marriage.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
December 12, 2024 at 8:03 AM
😍 Our head coach helping girls off the pitch as she helps tackle child marriage in Uganda. As a women's team filled with teenagers, we applaud and endorse her efforts! 🫱🏽🫲🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
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This Saturday at Kingspark Arena, we will be learning important life skills and playing rugby with our Njeru Cylones sisters and our friends from Panthers Rugby Club. 💪🏿 Thank you Rugby Tackling Life for this very impactful programme. 🙏🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
In Uganda:
34% of girls "marry" before age 18 & 7% before age 15.
Teenage pregnancy rate is ~25%.
Teenage maternal mortality rates are 17.2%.
HIV prevalence is ~1.7% among girls aged 15-19.
We can help reduce these numbers through #SRHR education.
#RugbyTacklingLife
34% of girls "marry" before age 18 & 7% before age 15.
Teenage pregnancy rate is ~25%.
Teenage maternal mortality rates are 17.2%.
HIV prevalence is ~1.7% among girls aged 15-19.
We can help reduce these numbers through #SRHR education.
#RugbyTacklingLife
December 12, 2024 at 8:03 AM
This Saturday at Kingspark Arena, we will be learning important life skills and playing rugby with our Njeru Cylones sisters and our friends from Panthers Rugby Club. 💪🏿 Thank you Rugby Tackling Life for this very impactful programme. 🙏🏿
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤❤️
#RugbyTacklingLife
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These are really scary numbers, especially as in some regions of Uganda, these numbers are even higher! We cannot save everyone, but if we can save/help a few girls, that's a start, and hopefully, we will be able to scale up.
That's #RugbyTacklingLife
That's #RugbyTacklingLife
In Uganda:
34% of girls "marry" before age 18 & 7% before age 15.
Teenage pregnancy rate is ~25%.
Teenage maternal mortality rates are 17.2%.
HIV prevalence is ~1.7% among girls aged 15-19.
We can help reduce these numbers through #SRHR education.
#RugbyTacklingLife
34% of girls "marry" before age 18 & 7% before age 15.
Teenage pregnancy rate is ~25%.
Teenage maternal mortality rates are 17.2%.
HIV prevalence is ~1.7% among girls aged 15-19.
We can help reduce these numbers through #SRHR education.
#RugbyTacklingLife
December 12, 2024 at 7:17 AM
These are really scary numbers, especially as in some regions of Uganda, these numbers are even higher! We cannot save everyone, but if we can save/help a few girls, that's a start, and hopefully, we will be able to scale up.
That's #RugbyTacklingLife
That's #RugbyTacklingLife
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Highlighting how many parents from low socioeconomic backgrounds marry off their underage daughters as they are targeting the bride price as a source of income. To fetch a higher price, they sell their daughters once reach puberty to avoid them getting "spoiled".
#EndChildMarriage
#EndChildMarriage
RTLs Koyokoyo Buteme, during a consultative meeting organised by Joy for Children, with other CSOs & MPs from UWOPA on the Marriage Bill. Uganda needs a consolidated legislation that protects children & upholds their rights, including against child marriage.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
December 12, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Highlighting how many parents from low socioeconomic backgrounds marry off their underage daughters as they are targeting the bride price as a source of income. To fetch a higher price, they sell their daughters once reach puberty to avoid them getting "spoiled".
#EndChildMarriage
#EndChildMarriage
RTLs Emilly Lekuru has over the last 3 days attended an advocacy training, for Girls First Fund partners, run by CEDOVIP in partnership with Girls Not Brides-Uganda, on Law Reforms and Implementation towards ending child marriage.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
December 13, 2024 at 10:18 AM
RTLs Emilly Lekuru has over the last 3 days attended an advocacy training, for Girls First Fund partners, run by CEDOVIP in partnership with Girls Not Brides-Uganda, on Law Reforms and Implementation towards ending child marriage.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
In Uganda:
34% of girls "marry" before age 18 & 7% before age 15.
Teenage pregnancy rate is ~25%.
Teenage maternal mortality rates are 17.2%.
HIV prevalence is ~1.7% among girls aged 15-19.
We can help reduce these numbers through #SRHR education.
#RugbyTacklingLife
34% of girls "marry" before age 18 & 7% before age 15.
Teenage pregnancy rate is ~25%.
Teenage maternal mortality rates are 17.2%.
HIV prevalence is ~1.7% among girls aged 15-19.
We can help reduce these numbers through #SRHR education.
#RugbyTacklingLife
December 12, 2024 at 6:40 AM
In Uganda:
34% of girls "marry" before age 18 & 7% before age 15.
Teenage pregnancy rate is ~25%.
Teenage maternal mortality rates are 17.2%.
HIV prevalence is ~1.7% among girls aged 15-19.
We can help reduce these numbers through #SRHR education.
#RugbyTacklingLife
34% of girls "marry" before age 18 & 7% before age 15.
Teenage pregnancy rate is ~25%.
Teenage maternal mortality rates are 17.2%.
HIV prevalence is ~1.7% among girls aged 15-19.
We can help reduce these numbers through #SRHR education.
#RugbyTacklingLife
RTLs Koyokoyo Buteme, during a consultative meeting organised by Joy for Children, with other CSOs & MPs from UWOPA on the Marriage Bill. Uganda needs a consolidated legislation that protects children & upholds their rights, including against child marriage.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
December 11, 2024 at 4:51 PM
RTLs Koyokoyo Buteme, during a consultative meeting organised by Joy for Children, with other CSOs & MPs from UWOPA on the Marriage Bill. Uganda needs a consolidated legislation that protects children & upholds their rights, including against child marriage.
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
#RugbyTacklingLife
#EndChildMarriage
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That's #RugbyTacklingLife 😊 💪🏾
Responsible sexual behaviour starts with the individual. Yesterday, Uganda rugby international and Black Pirates player, Isaac Massangazira, received condoms from RTL on behalf of Black Pirates and Sailors players. 2/3
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove
#HIVPrevention 🎗️
#MyHealthMyRight
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove
#HIVPrevention 🎗️
#MyHealthMyRight
December 6, 2024 at 7:07 PM
That's #RugbyTacklingLife 😊 💪🏾
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A very important programme for our young players! 💪🏿 We are happy to be part of it and look forward to learning both on and off the pitch! 🤗
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤♥️
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤♥️
#RugbyTacklingLife
Black Pearls, Panthers & Njeru Cyclones are female rugby teams dominated by teen & adolescent players.
Thanks to a donation from Dambusters Rugby, RTL will on Saturday hold a Life Skills, SRHR & rugby programme at Kings Park Arena to equip them to make safe & informed choices.
#RugbyTacklingLife
Thanks to a donation from Dambusters Rugby, RTL will on Saturday hold a Life Skills, SRHR & rugby programme at Kings Park Arena to equip them to make safe & informed choices.
#RugbyTacklingLife
December 10, 2024 at 10:30 AM
A very important programme for our young players! 💪🏿 We are happy to be part of it and look forward to learning both on and off the pitch! 🤗
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤♥️
#RugbyTacklingLife
#BlackPearlsStrong 🖤♥️
#RugbyTacklingLife
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Ensuring girls have accurate information, which will give them the confidence to make informed choices about their lives. We're integrating rugby (the game that we love 😍), SRHR, and life skills so that girls can tackle life safely. 👌🏾
That's #RugbyTacklingLife!
That's #RugbyTacklingLife!
Black Pearls, Panthers & Njeru Cyclones are female rugby teams dominated by teen & adolescent players.
Thanks to a donation from Dambusters Rugby, RTL will on Saturday hold a Life Skills, SRHR & rugby programme at Kings Park Arena to equip them to make safe & informed choices.
#RugbyTacklingLife
Thanks to a donation from Dambusters Rugby, RTL will on Saturday hold a Life Skills, SRHR & rugby programme at Kings Park Arena to equip them to make safe & informed choices.
#RugbyTacklingLife
December 10, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Ensuring girls have accurate information, which will give them the confidence to make informed choices about their lives. We're integrating rugby (the game that we love 😍), SRHR, and life skills so that girls can tackle life safely. 👌🏾
That's #RugbyTacklingLife!
That's #RugbyTacklingLife!
Black Pearls, Panthers & Njeru Cyclones are female rugby teams dominated by teen & adolescent players.
Thanks to a donation from Dambusters Rugby, RTL will on Saturday hold a Life Skills, SRHR & rugby programme at Kings Park Arena to equip them to make safe & informed choices.
#RugbyTacklingLife
Thanks to a donation from Dambusters Rugby, RTL will on Saturday hold a Life Skills, SRHR & rugby programme at Kings Park Arena to equip them to make safe & informed choices.
#RugbyTacklingLife
December 10, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Black Pearls, Panthers & Njeru Cyclones are female rugby teams dominated by teen & adolescent players.
Thanks to a donation from Dambusters Rugby, RTL will on Saturday hold a Life Skills, SRHR & rugby programme at Kings Park Arena to equip them to make safe & informed choices.
#RugbyTacklingLife
Thanks to a donation from Dambusters Rugby, RTL will on Saturday hold a Life Skills, SRHR & rugby programme at Kings Park Arena to equip them to make safe & informed choices.
#RugbyTacklingLife
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Great to attend the launch of the @officialgaa Game Changer project, which aims to tackle gender based violence through sport and education. Such an uplifting & inspiring day, and great to see so many males in attendance- a positive step in the right direction. #EVAWG #sports #education
November 25, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Great to attend the launch of the @officialgaa Game Changer project, which aims to tackle gender based violence through sport and education. Such an uplifting & inspiring day, and great to see so many males in attendance- a positive step in the right direction. #EVAWG #sports #education
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“Tackling GBV requires collective action across multiple fronts. Encouraging men to challenge toxic masculinity and become allies in addressing GBV is critical.”
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December 4, 2024 at 9:20 AM
“Tackling GBV requires collective action across multiple fronts. Encouraging men to challenge toxic masculinity and become allies in addressing GBV is critical.”
@ndevlin86.bsky.social
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Uganda has the 10th highest HIV rate in the world with the national HIV prevalence at 5.1%. Correct and consistent male condom use can significantly reduce, altho not entirely eliminate, the transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), including HIV. 1/3
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove
December 6, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Uganda has the 10th highest HIV rate in the world with the national HIV prevalence at 5.1%. Correct and consistent male condom use can significantly reduce, altho not entirely eliminate, the transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), including HIV. 1/3
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove
#RugbyTacklingLife
#NoGloveNoLove