news 7 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Buyende District Trains 40,000+ Young Men on Responsible Fatherhood

Over 40,000 young men in Buyende District have undergone training to embrace responsible fatherhood and foster gender-equitable families. The initiative aims to empower young fathers with skills for supportive family roles. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/buyende-trains-over-40-000-young-men-in-responsible-fatherhood-5416234

In Buyende District, more than 40,000 young men have participated in a comprehensive training program focused on responsible fatherhood. The sessions emphasize promoting gender equality within households and encouraging active paternal involvement.

Participants are equipped with knowledge to support their partners and children effectively, challenging traditional norms that limit men’s roles to providers alone. Local leaders highlight the program’s potential to reduce gender-based challenges and strengthen family units.

This effort reflects growing commitments in Uganda to nurture balanced family dynamics through education.

Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)