Umbrella for Journalists in Kasese

Umbrella for Journalists in Kasese An indigenous media organisation enhancing freedom of expression through amplifying community voices

Our approach is based on the principle of developing a learning community that supports an asset based using what we call the TPPS methodology:
• Teach skills through collaborative working
• Practice skills in the real world
• Peer review to develop skills and knowledge and provide reflective practice
• Share the skills and knowledge with others. OUR WORK:
We strengthen and empower the commun

ities in a multicultural region (Rwenzori) of diverse ethnicity with the necessary technological practical skills based on Information and Communication Technology to enable them fill the existing gap in regard to development. Umbrella for Journalists in Kasese (UJK) help to narrow the wide gap community is experiencing today in terms of communication, by stimulating practical Technological Entrepreneurship and Creativity for job opportunities, boast business and tourism through online marketing, create avenues for helping the different media houses to extend services to the people in the Rwenzori and beyond and Building multi-youth and stakeholders in constructive use of technology to enhance unity among diverse backgrounds and create avenues for dialogue and working together, strengthening their co-existence and appreciating their diversity.

Protecting River Nyamugasana through Bamboo Tree Planting.    Accountability Lab
04/09/2024

Protecting River Nyamugasana through Bamboo Tree Planting.





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UJK in partnership with Kyarumba SC LG and the Kyarumba community have launched a ground breaking initiative aimed at re...
14/08/2024

UJK in partnership with Kyarumba SC LG and the Kyarumba community have launched a ground breaking initiative aimed at restoration of R. Nyamugasani banks.

The project intends to plant over 1,000 bamboo samplings, create a local monitoring team and train the local community on river bank restoration practices.

The first phase targets Mughanza village, Kanyatsi parish.

On Tuesday, the subcounty leadership and community signed an MoU aimed at leveraging implementation and sustainability plans.

https://messiahradio.co.ug/kyarumba-sub-county-residents-seek-for-permanent-solutions-to-disasters/

UJK for the last 2 years has been trying to see how journalism can contribute to social welfare and environment  steward...
06/08/2024

UJK for the last 2 years has been trying to see how journalism can contribute to social welfare and environment stewardship.
In that regard, UJK has sought partnership with like visioned groups and individuals to have a little contribution to environmental conservation in the Rwenzori's.

For the next 4 months using various approaches not limited to *media campaigns* and *community trainings*, UJK is undertaking a project to reawaken the community's commitment towards conserving environment.
For this purpose;
1. We have identify kyarumba S/C community to benefit from the restoration of R. Nuamugasana project.

2. We are also identifying a few-select group of journalists mainly female to champion stories on environmental conservation.

3. We shall contribute some resources for a few programmes on environmental conservation.
We hope to collaborate for the good of our region









*For detail,* keep your eyes on UJK WEBSITE under Opportunitiea

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01/02/2024

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Apply now for the upcoming sessions - a blend of virtual and physical training. Equip yourself with skills to handle misinformation and navigate Meta platforms securely.

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New HIV infections persist at higher rates among adolescent girls and young women, partly fueled by inequities hindering...
01/12/2023

New HIV infections persist at higher rates among adolescent girls and young women, partly fueled by inequities hindering their access to HIV services.

In 2022, four in ten HIV infections occurred among adolescent girls, with 15,000 new HIV infections out of 20,000 among young people being adolescent girls, representing four in every five cases.

This HIV and AIDS outlook, coupled with a high adolescent pregnancy rate, is driven by intersecting forms of inequalities, including gender and socio-economic disparities, necessitating a multisectoral approach that places communities at the center and is driven by strategic partnerships.

Despite progress toward ending AIDS, the pace remains slow, with 99,000 children and adolescents aged 0-19 years globally dying in 2022 due to AIDS-related causes, accounting for 15% of all AIDS-related deaths.

This age group comprises just 7% of people living with HIV.Urgent and targeted efforts are essential to address these challenges and accelerate progress toward ending AIDS among children and adolescents globally.

Today, Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate World AIDS Day under the global theme; “Let communities lead“.

On 17th Nov this year, Umbrella for Journalists in Kasese (UJK-UG.ORG) made its *Anniversary* since establishment.In a W...
19/11/2023

On 17th Nov this year, Umbrella for Journalists in Kasese (UJK-UG.ORG) made its *Anniversary* since establishment.

In a WhatsApp statement, Bikeke Saimon on behalf of UJK, thanked everyone who has walked this journey.

“We have together made great strides in the media industry. Buildings capacities of individuals, strengthening our networks, sharing opportunities, linking others for support and winning some projects grant”, Saimon stated.

Despite these achievements, the journey has been challenging. In what I call bad memories; we can’t forget the following comrades; one ☝️ of the founding member Kule Ronald a.k.a *Ronniediamonds*, Muhindo Charles Brinto, then Mumbere Denis. May their Souls Resp in Eternity.

Ofcourse other challenges include high demands from both direct and indirect beneficiaries.

Onbehalf of the organization and my own behalf, i continue appreciating everyones effort towards building an independent media in the region.

I call for unity, togetherness, uplifting professionalism and shifting to the innovation that build us socially & economically.

Bikeke Saimon
Coordinator/ED - UJK ( www.ujk-ug.org )

"This is Bikeke Saimon Victor, a potential diplomat of Uganda at Best Diplomats USA to be held in New York from 18th to ...
14/11/2023

"This is Bikeke Saimon Victor, a potential diplomat of Uganda at Best Diplomats USA to be held in New York from 18th to 21st March, 2024. Join me and 200 other Young Leaders from diverse nations to help us craft Future Diplomats. "

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UJK is an organisation seeking to improve working conditions of journalists. It also protects and promote media freedom, professionalism and ethical standards in the media industry. Members work across the industry – as freelances, writers and reporters, editors, sub-editors and photographers. Members are drawn from broadcast, print and online media.

The UJK is affiliated to Human Rights Network for Journalists Uganda (HRNJ-U) and the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD U).

UJK Theory of Change:

The importance of cooperation between freelancers across borders has increased over the years. Colleagues inspire each other; union workers share ideas and experiences.Contracts and fees, training, authors’ rights, and professional standards are all key issues for the growing– and ever more precarious- freelance community of journalists. Innovative financing models, which can give freelance journalists new possibilities/niches in media, are being explored.UJK and its affiliatesstrive to defend and to promote freelance rights. We say to our staff colleagues: in order to defend your rights and conditions of work, you can do nothing more effective than to promote the highest standards for freelance respecting the journalistic code of ethics.