News
Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) for Addiction Management.
ISSUP Uganda in collaboration with Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital – DAP Accredited Training Provider is pleased to announce new dates for the in person Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) for Addiction Management training;
Training on Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) - Core Course
Stronger prevention starts with stronger professionals.
Training on the Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) – Core Course & INEP Plus
ISSUP Uganda Chapter, in partnership with Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL), is pleased to announce an in-person Training on the Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) – Core Course & INEP Plus, taking place from 23rd–27th March 2026 at UYDEL Masooli Centre, 8 Miles, Gayaza Road, Uganda.
Alcohol Harm in Uganda: The Hidden Cost to Health, Families, and National Development.
Alcohol harm is not just a health issue, it’s a development issue.
Deconstructing Social Norms Around Alocohol in Uganda: The Neglected Cost to Young People, Men and Women
Topic:Deconstructing Social Norms Around Alocohol in Uganda: The Neglected Cost to Young People, Men and Women
When:Thursday 26. 02.2026
Time: 12:00-1:20 pm East Africa time
Where:Online ( Zoom)
Main speaker:
Ms. Anna Nabulya -MA Psychology, Deputy Executive Director. Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)
From Local Action to Global Policy (Youth Voices in Drug Prevention)
Young people are shaping drug prevention from community action to global policy spaces. Join this interactive youth dialogue bringing together voices from Uganda and Japan ahead of CND 2026.
Date:Thursday, 29th January 2026
Time: 11am East African Time.
Congratulations to Dr. Rogers Kasirye!
Dr. Kasirye was recently featured as a notable alum of the distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program here at VCU (2011–2012) in the VCU Humphrey news letter for 2025-2026. This is a great recognition, and it speaks volumes about his longstanding commitment to advancing innovative, community-driven programs with far-reaching impact across Uganda and beyond. See the interview in the newsletter below.
Inspiring Testimonies from UYDEL Alumni: Stories of Transformation and Hope
The alumni event organised by UYDEL (ISSUP Uganda), with support from the UNODC Kampala Office and the Netherlands Embassy in Uganda, became a powerful showcase of resilience, restoration, and renewed purpose.
ISSUP Uganda Participates in AU Technical Experts Meeting in Maputo
UYDEL (ISSUP Uganda) participated in the Technical Experts Meeting on the development of the African Union Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention (2026–2030), held in Maputo, Mozambique.
Uganda Launches National Youth Crime Report (2017–2024)
UYDEL, in partnership with the UNODC Kampala Office, has officially launched the Youth Crime Report at the Protea Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of juvenile and youth crime in the country, with particular focus on trends observed between 2017 and 2024.