Reach Out Mbuya

We are a faith-based, indigenous community-rooted organization founded in May 2001 to curb the spread of HIV and support vulnerable individuals to live healthy, dignified and fulfilled lives.

Who we're

ROM is grounded in a holistic approach, tackling the social determinants of health including poverty, malnutrition, gender inequities and social exclusion by integrating quality healthcare and education with socio-economic empowerment and household resilience-building. Beyond direct service delivery, ROM strengthens health facilities, community-based organizations and civil society organisations to build resilient health and social systems that can support long-term wellbeing.

Our Programs

Health

We deliver quality, inclusive and community-led healthcare services that improve wellbeing while strengthening community health systems. Our

Education

We expand access to learning for vulnerable children and adolescents through formal schooling support, mentorship, vocational skills

Livelihood

We empower households through skills development, financial inclusion, social enterprise initiatives and income-generating opportunities that enhance stability

Programs Impact

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Health

People reached through accessible, high-quality and community-led healthcare services.

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Education

Learners supported through formal schooling, community-based education, vocational training

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Livelihood

Households empowered through skills development, economic strengthening, social enterprise initiatives.

News & Events

Uganda Strengthens Response to Drug Use Through OAT Program Handover

The government of Uganda has taken a significant step in addressing drug dependence and HIV prevention following the official handover

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January-March 2026 Quarterly Newsletter

Dear Reader, Welcome to our January–March 2026 Newsletter. This quarter has been marked by progress and impact as we continue

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Nakato Natasha, ROM’s second-best U.C.E Candidate to become Doctor

Delighted Natasha Nakato counts her blessings at ROM after excelling in her Uganda Certificate of Education examinations. The former student

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Newsletter July-September 2025

In this issue, we bring to you highlights on:

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ROM’s Top 5 Achievements in 2024

ROM Institution The team worked tirelessly to achieve a community free of HIV, where persons already infected and affected by

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Annual Report 2024

This report presents a summary of all programs and activities implemented by Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative in the

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Director of Public Prosecutions Staff Embrace ROM Health Services for Awareness and Testing

ROM’s care and treatment teams joined the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions at the Nakawa Resident State Attorney’s

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ROM Graduates 66 Beneficiaries, Urges Youth to Embrace Self-Reliance

Through our economic empowerment arm, the ROM Social Enterprise (ROMSE), 66 beneficiaries who had completed vocational skills training graduated. These

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Strengthening HIV Testing Excellence: February 2026 Certification Highlights

In a continued effort to contribute to Uganda’s goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030, Reach Out Mbuya (ROM)

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ROM’S Inclusive Skilling in Action

In group vocational skilling activities under the SHE SOARS project, 78 participants were reached. A total of 63 participants (44

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Transforming Community Health Through M&E Innovations

During an online health information sharing session hosted by Makerere University under the Social Innovation in Health Initiative Community of

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Young People Can Make Informed Choices Because of ROM’s School Health Program

Our School Health Program aims to reinforce the provision of a comprehensive school health package for school-going children and adolescents

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