Empowering Youth for Better Health and Informed Choices
FLEP is at the forefront of advancing Adolescent Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in East Central Uganda. With a focus on empowering young people aged 10-24, particularly those out of school, FLEP ensures that youth have the knowledge and resources to make confident decisions about their health and future.
What We Do
- Comprehensive Services: Deliver integrated reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and TB prevention, care, and treatment services through clinical, community-based, and mobile health programs.
- Network of Care: Operate 52 rural health centers, supported by government grants and facilitated by the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB), providing care to hard-to-reach areas.
- Youth-Focused Outreach: Engage young people through Youth Peer Educators (YPEs), youth clubs, and community-based initiatives to promote SRHR education and access to services.
- Innovative Communication: Reach youth via social media, radio shows, community edutainment, and an informative website to ensure wide accessibility.
Key Projects and Partnerships
FLEP implements multiple projects targeting young people, including:
- Get Up Speak Out (GUSO), Porticus, and SRHR Umbrella Projects: Providing essential SRHR services.
- Collaborations with SRHR Alliance Uganda: Advocating for youth-friendly health services across the Busoga region.
- Youth-Led Coalitions: Amplifying the voices of young people to inform program strategies and ensure relevance.
Our Impact
- Empowered over 10,000 youth annually with SRHR education and access to services.
- Established youth-friendly corners at health centers to attract and retain young clients.
- Built a robust network of YPEs driving change at the community level.
Challenges We Address
- Addressing myths and misconceptions about family planning.
- Advocating for comprehensive sexuality education amidst policy restrictions.
- Combating stock-outs of essential supplies like condoms, testing kits, and drugs.
Join Us
Together, we can overcome these challenges and ensure every young person in Uganda has the tools to lead a healthy, empowered life.
- Donate: Support our mission to expand youth-friendly services.
- Partner: Collaborate with us to make SRHR accessible to all.
- Learn More: Visit our website or follow us on social media to stay updated.
FLEP – Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives