Two smiling young Ugandans standing together

Welcome to L.I.V.E Uganda

Listen. Include. Validate. Empower.

A vision to strengthen Uganda's Mental Health and Youth Wellbeing Ecosystem.

Because Every Life Matters.

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Four pillars, one commitment

Listen

We listen before we act.

Create safe spaces — digital and physical — where people share stories without judgment; build trust through active listening and dialogue.

Include

We work together because no one can solve this challenge alone.

Bring every sector — government, private enterprise, civil society, faith, academia, youth — onto one national platform. No one should be left behind.

Validate

We replace shame with belonging.

Affirm lived experience; turn stigma into understanding, isolation into acceptance. Your pain is real, your story deserves to be heard.

Empower

We transform empathy into action.

Equip individuals, institutions and communities with knowledge, tools and networks; move people from silence to strength.

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Why L.I.V.E

A platform, not another programme

No single organisation can solve Uganda's mental health crisis. Together, however, we can build a system capable of changing the trajectory of an entire generation.

The L.I.V.E Secretariat coordinates government, private sector, academia, civil society, faith institutions, media and young people around one shared mission: a mentally healthy and resilient Uganda.

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Our work

Convening important conversations with key stakeholders to shape action that will positively impact youth mental health and wellbeing in Uganda.

L.I.V.E CONFERENCE 2026 — SOME OF OUR SPEAKERS & FACILITATORS

Abdul Rahman Kasule

Fitness and wellness entrepreneur, trainer, founder of Sukuma Wellness and corporate wellness advocate.

Albert Elwa

Clinical psychologist, addiction professional, recovery coach and Managing Director of Focus on Recovery & Tranquil Homes.

Alice Rugasira

Co-Founder & Host, Coordinator Events and Outreach Programs.

Andrew Rugasira

Founder & Convenor, L.I.V.E Conference — Ugandan entrepreneur and social impact advocate advancing youth mental health, suicide prevention and wellbeing.

Belinda Katumba

Founder and CEO of Can We Talk.

Bill Bekunda

Substance use prevention and treatment professional.

Brian Ahimbisibwe

Chief Strategy Officer, AIM Corporate Wellbeing Consults Ltd; mental health and psychosocial support speciali…

Christine Mawadri

Ugandan media and technology entrepreneur, strategic advisor and creative economy leader with three decades of experience.

Collin M. Babirukamu

Executive Director of Information Technology at Bank of Uganda and mental health and wellness advocate.

Derrick Muhanguzi (Wonder Jr)

Ugandan rapper, actor, podcaster, public speaker and mental wellness advocate.

Douglas Opio

Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Uganda Employers.

Dr. Andrew Bakainaga

Country Advisor at the World Health Organisation, Uganda.

Dr. Daudi Ochieng

Senior Social and Behaviour Change, Strategic Communication and Public Health Specialist.

Dr. Hafsa Lukwata

Commissioner for Mental Health & Control of Substance Abuse, Ministry of Health Uganda.

Dr. Sabrina B. Kitaka

Paediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist.

Julius Kizito

Counselor and Country Coordinator, Your Ally Foundation.

Kamanzi Rwego

Musician, creative entrepreneur and brand strategist.

Kimberly Jael Aremo

Miss Universe Uganda 2026 1st Runner-Up, Miss Afrikana Uganda 2026 and Pepsi Brand Ambassador.

Prof. Eugene Kinyanda

Leading Ugandan psychiatrist, researcher and academic with over two decades of experience in mental health research, clinical psychiatry and policy; work spans suicide prevention, psychotrauma, mental health and HIV, and strengthening systems of care across Uganda and Africa.