Energy In Action was excited to welcome actress Diane Farr and her daughters Coco and Sawyer to Uganda this month. Follow along as they worked alongside our team promoting menstrual hygiene at https://www.instagram.com/energy_in_action/.
Who We Are
We are a dedicated team of young leaders committed to bringing youth together to promote healthy behaviors, strengthen leadership and citizenship skills, and have fun. We are committed to a community-based, youth-led and youth-centered approach. We emphasize positive role modeling, interactivity, and fun in our programming. All our programs are inspired by respect, benefit, sustainability, and joy.
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Our Focus Areas
PUBLIC HEALTH
Public health education lies at the heart of everything we do. We aim to provide critical public health training to youth who need it most, while at the same time having FUN.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
We are dedicated to democratizing knowledge and empowering local communities to achieve their goals. We always work in partnership with community organizations seeking to improve local health and wellness.
SERVICE LEARNING
We provide ethical experiential learning opportunities for youth from high school through post graduate studies. Become a part of a brighter future and join our efforts today.
Ways We Help
ADOLESCENT HEALTH PROMOTION
Adolescents in Uganda play a key role in improving the health outcomes of the nation. Adolescents are faced with several health concerns including HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, early pregnancy and childbirth, mental illness, substance abuse, violence, malnutrition, and unintentional injuries. Understanding and investing in the promotion of healthy behaviors during adolescence is critical in preventing disease and premature death.
DROWNING PREVENTION
In the past decade, drowning has been the cause of over 2.5 million preventable deaths. African nations, including Uganda, are disproportionately affected by unintentional drowning, with one of the most at-risk groups being children and adolescents. Drowning is preventable through low-cost, collaborative interventions and research involving community engagement and partnerships.
GENDER EQUITY
Societal norms, roles, and perceptions of gender can have a large impact on individual health and well-being. Adolescent girls in Uganda face numerous health threats including HIV infection, early marriage, teenage pregnancy, and gender-based violence. Research and evidence-based interventions and policies are needed to shift societal perceptions of Ugandan women and girls and improve their health.
Our Primary Partnerships
USC
Our partnership with USC allows EIA to carry out scientifically rigorous research on the topics we focus on.
Children's Chance International
For the past 3 years, CCI has served as our primary implementing partner in Northern Uganda, including facilitating the Youth Ambassadors Program, World Malaria Day, and Ray Untied FC camp activities.
Reach a Hand Uganda
RAHU partners with EIA to provide immersive global health experiences to students, build capacity in downing prevention, and advance youth health and wellness.
Makerere University
EIA has been powered by Makerere University students for the past 10 years. Makerere health professional students provide content, role modeling, and energy to every EIA event.
Swim Safe Uganda
EIA partners with Swim Safe Uganda to promote and support Uganda’s National Drowning Prevention Strategy, including supporting Splash Safe Camps to teach basic swimming skills and water rescue to youth.
Uganda Scouts
EIA partners with the Uganda Scouts to to teach basic swimming skills and water rescue to youth.