Eleanor Nakintu, Dr. Eleanor to the women of Rakai and Kyotera Districts, is the Clinical Director of the Babies and Mothers Alive (BAMA) Program. As a senior obstetrician-gynecologist, she has seen first hand the life threatening challenges faced by Ugandan mothers and babies. Eleanor describes in a few short minutes the difference being made by the BAMA Program.
Meet Yiga Guster, one of over 100 Mama and Papa Ambassadors trained to serve expectant mothers in our communities. He works tirelessly, supporting them to fully utilize improved health services provided by our partnering health centers and hospitals. Yiga speaks about how BAMA has improved quality of care and referrals in our districts.
Juliet Namaganda, is the Head Prefect at Bigadda Secondary School in Kyotera District. She was trained as a Peer Educator by the My Pads/DREAMS Program, which provides comprehensive education in sexual and reproductive health to Juliet and over 2400 adolescent girls and young women like her. Hear her tell her story of empowerment thanks to Brick by Brick's My Pads/DREAMS Program.