Transforming Lives Through Football in Katine


In June, 20,000 people from across the Soroti district of northeast Uganda gathered to watch, cheer, and learn about health as 48 teams competed in a youth football tournament. The event was hosted by AMREF and partners. 

Related: The Guardian's tournament coverage

 

Restoring Dignity to Women Affected by Fistula

Stella Vitari talks about the difference an AMREF-provided surgery will make to her life. 

Related: Our work on fistula
Katine it starts with a village
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Read all the latest news from our innovative development project with the Guardian and Barclays Bank.

29 June: Healing Hearts  
26 June: Gareth Thomas Chat 
12 June: Girls' Football 
 

In Focus

Help AMREF Fight Malaria 
Find out how AMREF is helping remote and marginalised African communities protect themselves against malaria.

An AMREF-trained midwife checks up on a patient at the Lui Health Training Institute in southern Sudan.

Africa's Health Worker Crisis 
Dr. Peter Ngatia discusses the problem of 'brain drain' in Africa in a special podcast interview.

The New York Times reports on AMREF's work on fistula, a devastating birth-related injury.

After a Devastating Injury, Hope
The New York Times reports on AMREF's work on the problem of fistula.

2008 Annual Review 
Read about AMREF's programmes and activities over the past year in our new annual review.

AIDS Ribbon

World AIDS Day Podcast
Listen to AMREF Uganda’s country director talk about the impact of our integrated approach to HIV, TB, and malaria treatment.

Boy from Afar

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John's Story

John is an assistant chief at a mobile AMREF health unit. He teaches people to recognise symptoms of common diseases and the importance of seeking medical health as soon as possible.

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