From 2011, we're a national network of civil society organizations working to address alcohol related harm in Uganda. Led by @ruthkikome & @BagumaRT .
Kampala, Uganda
Joined October 2018
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One month from now, we shall be with @Movendi_Int 's International President @juliet_namukasa at the #UAPC26 !
Will you be joining us? 😊
#ICYMI, we remind you that these are the prevailing conference fees for this year! 😁
#uapc26
For more details, visit uapcug.com
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
Life has a way of teaching us through both the easy and the difficult moments. 📖
What lesson has life taught you recently?
Learn more at breakfreereha.org
On the #uapamediawatch today...
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
Addiction doesn't discriminate by status or income. While families mask the reality out of fear of what people will say, lives are being lost every single day.
Why are we still afraid to talk about it?
@LouisElwa @kasyatestories
Watch full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/OK66PyRTExo
#breakthestigma
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
"If you drink do not drive. If you drive do not drink."
Very Simple, Very Straightforward
The Directorate ofTraffic and Road Safety in collaboration with Kampala Metropolitan Police conducted a targeted drink-driving operation last night resulting in the apprehension of 92 suspects across five operational areas with in KMP.
-15 suspects-Kira Road
-16 suspects-Kabalagala
-20 suspects-Jinja Road
-18 suspects-Kawempe
-23 suspects-Katwe
These operations are conducted over the weekends, particularly on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays when increased social activity often involves alcohol consumption.
The 92 suspects apprehended in a single night within the five divisions in KMP alone highlight the scale of the drink-driving challenge. This reinforces the concern reflected in road crash statistics which show that weekends account for more road crash fatalities than other days of the week.
The Directorate warns motorists against driving under the influence of alcohol.
If you drink do not drive. If you drive do not drink.
Let us all take responsibility for safer roads and saving lives
@PoliceUg
@mkituuma
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
Sponsor a woman's recovery from addiction today!
#vision2030hab #IWD2027
As we commemorate our 15 years of existence, we have a very big ask of you! 👩👵
#vision2030hab #IWD2027
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
The Music,dance and drama show conducted on 23/10/2026 at Kireka farmers market, gave Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members an engaging platform to use music, dance and drama to communicate messages through relatable, everyday situations. By developing and performing these stories, members practised teamwork, creativity, leadership and public speaking while taking an active role in community sensitisation.
Reaching over 116 young people at Kireka Farmers Market,the show encouraged reflection on substance use prevention, positive parenting, informed decision-making and community responsibility.This peer-led approach can make messages easier to understand and relate to, positioning YAB members as positive role models and encouraging young people to make safer choices.
#VoicesForChange #YouthAdvisoryBoard #SubstanceUsePrevention #YouthLedChange #PositiveParenting #CommunityResponsibility
@Sida @WFAD_info
#ICYMI, we remind you that these are the prevailing conference fees for this year! 😁
#uapc26
For more details, visit uapcug.com
On the #uapamediawatch today... 🚩
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
Children are sacred — protection must be practical, not just spoken.
When a child knows where to call, silence breaks.
A 24/7 helpline like Sauti 116 gives children access to care, support and emergency response when they need it most.
Protection is not a poster, it is a pathway.
This is how we move from awareness to protection.
Important work by @PolicyUganda @archerfrom1997 @sauti116
Individually Weaker, Collectively Stronger.
From time immemorial, children are sacred and must be protected from any kind of harm and violence wherever they are.
During our sensitisation visit to St. Mary's Primary School Kishaye in Isingiro District, our Programs Officer @archerfrom1997 made known the "Sauti 116" (@sauti116 ) helpline - Uganda's verified National Child Helpline @Mglsd_UG to the young learners. This helpline provides 24/7 confidential support, guidance, and emergency intervention for all citizens including children.
Sauti 116 links children at risk, in need of care and support & protection to various services through case management reporting pathways, all aimed for a violence-free life.
#ICYMI
All done with support from @IOGTNTOMOVEMENT .
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
A lecture on crime prevention, case management, relapse prevention, and refusal skills at Muteesa I Royal University, Main Campus, Masaka, brought together students of social work, social sciences, and other related fields.
The session explored supporting vulnerable individuals, building resilience, resisting negative peer pressure, and connecting people to appropriate services. Discussions also covered dissertation writing and professional conduct during internships and in the workplace, emphasising ethical behaviour, confidentiality, respectful communication, and professional boundaries.
The session aimed to strengthen students’ academic and practical skills, preparing them to practise responsibly and respond effectively to individual and community needs.
@UNODC @UNODC_OrgCrime @MuteesaIRoyal
From time immemorial, children are sacred and must be protected from any kind of harm and violence wherever they are.
During our sensitisation visit to St. Mary's Primary School Kishaye in Isingiro District, our Programs Officer @archerfrom1997 made known the "Sauti 116" (@sauti116 ) helpline - Uganda's verified National Child Helpline @Mglsd_UG to the young learners. This helpline provides 24/7 confidential support, guidance, and emergency intervention for all citizens including children.
Sauti 116 links children at risk, in need of care and support & protection to various services through case management reporting pathways, all aimed for a violence-free life.
#ICYMI
All done with support from @IOGTNTOMOVEMENT .
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
#alcoholawareness Thank you @PolicyUganda No safe amount of alcohol !
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
#alcoholawareness Alcohol free sport's!
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
Relapse doesn't mean the program didn't work, it means there is something being done wrongly.
#ICYMI, we commemorated our 2026 #IndependenceDay at Kalerwe with our member organisation @kydaUG , for our World Alcohol-Free Day Commemorations Games Tournament.
To begin off the day, our Secretariat shared knowledge and tips with our congregation of Kawempe community on the benefits of living free and liberated from alcohol.
It was thereafter, that a soccer match ensued between out-of-school boys from Kyebando Nsooba village and Peers Mentors from the villages where our prevention of violence against children program works(Kazo, LugobaII, Tebuyoleka, kyebando, Kakungulu and Mbogo.
#wd4alf26 #enjoymore
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance retweeted
Prevention is always better than treatment.
Advancing alcohol control is not only about reducing consumption. It is about protecting young people, supporting families, reducing harm, and promoting healthier communities for generations to come.
Join researchers, policymakers, public health professionals, advocates, and students at the 5th Uganda Alcohol Policy Conference 2026 (#UAPC26) as we explore solutions for a healthier and safer future.
📅 25th–26th November 2026
📍 Makerere School of Public Health Auditorium
✅ Register and be part of the conversation.
Link: uapcug.com
#UAPC26 #AlcoholPolicy #MentalHealth #PublicHealth #ProtectingTheFuture #AlcoholControl
@PolicyUganda @juliet_namukasa @Movendi_Int @AlcHealthwatch @UCCF_Official @AmericanCancer @fscarfe @Alcoholmelding @AlcoResearchUK @ACERjournal @AARHealthcareUg @MHCC_ @MinofHealthUG @healthmug
