Hadijah Nanyonjo Email and Phone Number
Hadijah Nanyonjo is an enthusiastic social worker and psychologist with a budding career working with refugees. She works with organizations and institutions to realize the self-reliance of young people through research, advocacy, and program design and implementation.My current work lies in research (mental health and SRHR) specifically for adolescent girls and young women. Mental health and sexual and reproductive health are two sides of a coin and the role of both needs to be addressed in young people’s lives. Being able to help and create a positive impact in adolescent girls’ and young women’s lives to achieve their full potential is what makes my profession worthwhile.I studied social work and psychology at the School of Social Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.I have emersed wealth in sexual reproductive health rights and social justice, mental health, and research. Through different employment opportunities and education, I have developed several expertise and capabilities including:. Experience in designing, managing, and implementation of SRHR programs. Experience in facilitating and training on age-appropriate comprehensive modules and referral to services for adolescents and young peopleOffering counselling, justice, and referral of victims of domestic violence to GBV shelters.. Delivering one-on-one personalised counselling sessions and group sessions to adolescents and young people.. Implementing programs for asylum seekers and refugees.. Engaged in policy advocacy programs on inclusive access to girl’s education.. Actively engaged with different stakeholders like communities, policy makers, and civil society organizations to achieve a common goal; the wellbeing of the people.I am open to partnerships and work focused on gender equality, gender based violence, social and behavioral change communication, research and other youth development opportunities.. Feel free to reach me via Email: hadijahnanyonjo34@gmail.com
Topowa Project
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Translational Neuroscience Research AssistantTopowa Project Jun 2023 - PresentKampala, Central Region, Uganda● Conducted laboratory testing of human participants using customized physiological datasoftware to acquire, process, and analyze physiological data (i.e., BIOPAC data acquisitionsystem, SuperLab, MindWare).● Carried out survey questionnaires to find out participant attitudes and opinions onvarious issues like education access, food insecurities, climate change, sexual violence,childhood traumas and others to understand their mental health.● Adhered to ethical approvals/human subject protocols and consent forms to maintain quality standards to preserve the integrity of data collection through participating in mobilization, registration, and recruitment.● Facilitated communications with the Principal Investigators and research team.
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Program Officer- Srhr And ImplementationRay Of Choice Africa Jan 2018 - Dec 2023Kampala, UgandaEngaged and fully participated in the African Regional Convening intended to draw a five years roadmap for the She Decides movement worldwide and co- formulated the writing of the country road map for the She Decides Uganda movement(2020)● Coordinated stakeholder policy meetings at district levels and advocated for client or client groups to the community and lobbied for SRHR changes to policy makers, wrote and presented position papers and resolutions at the district.● Investigated alleged or suspected cases of abuse and neglect and organized responses to protect at-risk persons through referral to medical services and legal support organizations, this helped victims acquire services, counseling and justice only if they agreed for the case to proceed to the courts of law.● Carried out qualitative research about the high increase on HIV/AIDS infections, unintended pregnancies, early / forced marriages and Gender Based Violence among the residents of three sub counties in Mayuge District in the Eastern region of Uganda.● Designed and implemented a comprehensive training for Mayuge District community health workers and youth champions where they advocated for their SRHR needs and developed advocacy materials.● Organized two African Rising Movement day celebrations on ending slavery in Africa. -
Country CoordinatorIyafp May 2020 - May 2022Kampala, Uganda. Evaluated Marie Stopes Uganda to assess availability and implementation of COVID 19 measures while providing SRHR services and information during lockdown. . Conducted research to understand young people’s perspective on their access to services and information before and after COVID-19 on Marie Stopes Uganda.. Prepared detailed reports for IYAFP including recommendations for strategic decision-making which improved IYAFP’s visibility and work in Uganda. -
Advocacy AssociateIyafp Oct 2021 - Dec 2021Kampala, Uganda. Carried out interviews with seven health facilities to highlight their Youth Friendly service needs and further trained 19 health workers on Youth Friendliness to strengthen their skills while providing family planning services and information to young people. . Advocated and secured an MOU to establish a written partnership with the pharmacy department of the ministry of health for family planning method mix , better supply and reduced stock-outs.. Supported the development and regularly update of a digital innovation- the Kawempe contraceptive Google map -to enable easy access of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and services available to young people across seven health facilities in Kawempe Division of Kampala, Uganda .
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Peer MentorUganda Youth Development Link Apr 2019 - Oct 2021Kampala, Uganda. Conducted comprehensive initial in-home psychosocial assessment and evaluated clients to assess situations and determine situations required.. Taught monthly comprehensive sexuality education modules to out of school girls to enable a safe transition from adolescence into adulthood through education and training. . Partnered with different agencies, social service, civil society organizations and healthcare providers on individual client plans to ensure the girls needs are met.Key achievements: Mentored and rehabilitated 20 out of school girls to ensure they made the right health decisions and returned to school.
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Active CitizenBritish Council Mar 2020 - Dec 2020Kampala, Uganda. Planned and executed life skills programs within Kampala slums to improve the sustainable development of people that is good health and wellbeing to improve people’s socio economic status. -
Peer EducatorReach A Hand Uganda Jan 2018 - Dec 2018Kampala, Uganda. Implemented the UNFPA’s 8th Country programme “Better Life for Girls' 'to prevent teenage pregnancy and under-age marriage and to empower adolescent girls by adopting top notch advocacy channels for example community dialogues, social media advocacy campaigns and science cafes. . Executed an advocacy project “Voices For Health” seeking to advocate for legal and policy reform, budget allocation, and engage decision makers at district level to prioritize young people’s access to SRHR information and services by raising awareness and the advocacy profile to create a more supportive SRHR environment. . Led Makerere University Health days activities intended to increase the student’s awareness on family planning..Empowered young people in school with informative SRHR sessions through behavioral change communication skills to understand their sexuality. -
InternYouth Rising May 2017 - Aug 2017Kampala, Uganda. Executed Administrative tasks under managerial supervision.. Shadowed daily activities of office staff and different departments, gained understanding of programs, leadership and administrative departments. . Participated in the daily student’s programs where I learnt SRHR, mental health and computer literacy.. Compiled reports; activity and internship placement report.
Hadijah Nanyonjo Education Details
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Social Work / Psychology
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What company does Hadijah Nanyonjo work for?
Hadijah Nanyonjo works for Topowa Project
What is Hadijah Nanyonjo's role at the current company?
Hadijah Nanyonjo's current role is Social worker| Psychologist | Gender Equality | Mental Health Researcher| Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Practitioner.
What schools did Hadijah Nanyonjo attend?
Hadijah Nanyonjo attended Makerere University.
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