Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is scheduling for emergency times in case of donor funding pullouts.

Jackson Chekweko, RHU Executive Director says the planning was sparked off by the sudden closure of the ACCESS project, funded by the UKaid in 2021.

He says as projects start and end at RHU while continuing to serve the vulnerable and underserved, if RHU doesn’t plan for emergency donor exits, reduction in funding, and project closure, RHU may not sustainably operate.

Dr. Peter Ibembe, Director of Programs believes that RHU should critically analyze the programs versus organizational sustainability and adopt a deliberate business modal if we are to achieve continued service delivery for sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

Peter Mark Mutebi Ag. RHU Director of Finance, advises that we need to have a mindset change to increase our revenues and thrive in the coming years.

“We need to improve on how we structure our operations to generate more or save money,” Mutebi says.

Dr. Jeff Ssebuyira Mukasa, who facilitated the planning meeting advised that the top management should look closely at small things, activities within the organization that can help RHU sustain itself.

“small changes in small areas can make big changes and impact,” Dr. Ssebuyira says.

Annet Kyarimpa, RHU Manager Safe Motherhood says that RHU requires one thing, like unique services modal, that with making it remain relevant to the vulnerable and underserved in Uganda, but also sustain itself.

“improving clinical facilities to make them more functional can improve RHUs sustainability,” Kyarimpa.

The planning meeting at Protea Skyz hotel was organized after the abrupt closure of the ACCESS project after nine months in the Kikuube district and will help RHU plan for other related future emergencies that may arise to affect the programs and organization.

RHU Business modal infographic