As Uganda celebrated the National Day of Physical Activity on June 17, 2024, SAUNA Director Fred Kaweesi, who also doubles as the Head of Sports at Vision Group engaged the United Nations Development Programmes Resident Representative to Uganda Nwanne Vwede-Obahor on what UNDP is doing to complement Uganda’s efforts in curbing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and promoting healthy lifestyles.
I joined Canada First Academy as an assistant Coach for the Under-8 team in the summer of 2021 alongside Head Coach Yusuf Kyambadde.
Preventing the development of obesity among children and the youth is an international health priority.
The real benefits of sport involvement appear among children and youth who have experienced appropriate forms of leadership.
Providing physical education both inside and outside of schools is crucial in helping young people to learn and develop life skills.
Sport and physical education is fundamental to the early development of children and youth and the skills learned during play, physical education and sport contribute to the holistic development of young people.