BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FAAYO COMMUNITY - ECPv6.0.8//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://faayocommunity.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FAAYO COMMUNITY REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231118 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20231120T105319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T105319Z UID:3487-1700179200-1700265599@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:FAAYO Provides Psychosocial Support to People Living with Heart Disease in Rural Uganda DESCRIPTION:Katusiime Nuru is a mother of two\, living with RHD in rural Wakiso District\, Magudu Bussakya Village. Nuru was diagnosed with RHD in 2015 following chest pain\, a discomfort she had felt for a long time. Nuru used herbal medications and painkillers to treat her pain. \nOne evening\, Nuru was seated on a chair at home when she collapsed and was rushed to Kayunga Hospital. From there\, she was referred to the Uganda Heart Institute in Kampala for treatment. Nuru’s condition did not improve until 2015\, when she had a balloon valvuloplasty performed at the Uganda Heart Institute to repair her damaged heart valve. Since then\, Nuru’s life has stabilized with minor health challenges. \nNuru lives with her children at her late mother’s home\, where she inherited land when her mother passed. Nuru does small-scale crop farming as a source of income to enable her to take care of her children and her medical treatment. She grows maize\, cassava\, bananas\, and green vegetables on her plot. However\, due to a lack of capital and formal skills\, she has low returns from the garden. \n \nJust like many PLWRHD\, Nuru’s financial challenges lead to poor treatment choices. For example\, Nuru sometimes misses hospital appointments and skips her medication for some days to save money. She believes that social and financial factors are the essential contributors to the successful management of RHD for an individual. Nuru believes that if PLWRHD are empowered with improved vocational skills and supported economically\, they can overcome many of their health challenges. \nEmpowering PLWRHDs who can act as patient role models drives healthy change for many. URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/faayo-provides-psychosocial-support-to-people-living-with-heart-disease-in-rural-uganda/ LOCATION:Magudu Bussakya Village.\, Wakiso District\, Uganda ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/support-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20231120T103657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T093515Z UID:3480-1695945600-1696031999@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:WORLD HEART DAY CELEBRATION 2023 DESCRIPTION:FAAYO Community Heart Health Initiative celebrated World Heart Day at Kisalosalo Village\,Kyebando slum area\, on September 29\, 2023\, in Kawempe Division\, Uganda. The day included health talks and blood pressure screenings performed by volunteer nurses from Norvik Hospital and Maganjo Health Center \nBlood pressure screenings and informative health talks: FAAYO’s commitment to heart wellness in Uganda \nCommunity members attended along with local leaders\, FAAYO Board members\, and founding members. \nFAAYO\, local leaders\, and community members unite for heart health advocacy in Uganda’s Kyebando slum \nMore from the event: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Empowering hearts at Kisalosalo Village\, Uganda – FAAYO’s World Heart Day celebration 2023!\n \n \n \n \n \n Norvik Hospital & Maganjo Health Center 2 volunteers join FAAYO in promoting heart wellness at World Heart Day 2023.\n \n \n \n \n \n World Heart Day echoes in Kisalosalo Village – FAAYO’s dedication to a healthier community. URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/world-heart-day-celebration-2023/ LOCATION:Kisalosalo Village\,Kyebando\, Kawempe Division\, Kampala\, Uganda CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Day-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230902 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20231120T092901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T093042Z UID:3466-1693094400-1693612799@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:FAAYO representation at the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery DESCRIPTION:Katusiime Christine\, co-founder of FAAYO Community Heart Health Initiative\, participated in the 8th World Conference of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Surgery held 27 August through 1 September in Washington\, DC as a person living with RHD (PLWRHD). As invited faculty\, she shared her story as a session panelist to provide insight into the lived experience of RHD and her journey to healthy life. She also shared the challenges that PLWRHD face in their communities after undergoing heart surgery. \nKatusiime Christine at the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Washington\, DC. \nChristine also served as a panelist in a second session discussing the importance of partnerships and collaborations between health providers and patient/family organizations in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. The panelists held in-depth discussions on the importance of teamwork through collaborations in the prevention and treatment of RHD. She shared the role and great impact FAAYO has created in the rural communities of Uganda through its awareness campaign programs and by providing psychosocial support to PLWRHD and CHD. Christine’s participation was funded by Children’s National Medical Center and Global ARCH. \nFounding members Susan Perkins (L) and Katusiime Christine (R) at the FAAYO display at the Global Village of the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/faayo-representation-at-the-8th-world-congress-of-pediatric-cardiology-and-cardiac-surgery/ LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/conf1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221212 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20230328T112134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T192647Z UID:2840-1670716800-1670803199@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:Health Awareness Event at Light Restoration Church DESCRIPTION:This church event entailed health education messages about RHD to church members and children The nurses performed blood pressure checks\, and weight and height checks for the attendees. The nurses also provided guidance and counselling to people living with chronic illnesses like RHD\, hypertension and diabetes who had already been diagnosed and were on treatment. \nWe held two sessions for kids and a general awareness session in the church followed by a tent visit for the adult church followers. The church was very happy with the activities and presentation and participated actively in the pressure measurements. We had a good time with the kids too! It was a very successful event!  \nEvent photos URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/health-awareness-event-at-light-restoration-church/ LOCATION:Light Restoration Church \,Bweyogerere Kirinya Namataba LC1\, Wakiso District\, Uganda CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PHOTO-2022-12-21-00-54-22.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221120 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20230328T111428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T192954Z UID:2825-1668816000-1668902399@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:Mungu Soccer Academy Event DESCRIPTION:FAAYO founding members Christine and Ruth facilitated a heart health education session for young football team members in Entebbe\, 17 boys ages 15 years and younger. \n  \nEvent Photos: URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/football-team-event/ LOCATION:Entebbe\, Uganda CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2022-11-19-at-09.42.17-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20230328T110730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T194830Z UID:2811-1663977600-1664063999@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:Community Outreach at Bujumbura Hill\, Hoima District DESCRIPTION:FAAYO partnered with the Kids Support Centre\, CBO to hold a heart disease community awareness event on Sept 22\, 2022 in Bujumbura Hill\, a rural community in Hoima District. Volunteer nurse Julian and community volunteer William assisted Christine and Ruth in conducting the event. Over 85 people were in attendance. The sessions involved a review of Reach’s Community Awareness RHD flipchart which generated much conversation among the attendees. One attendee disclosed that they had stopped taking prescribed medications for a heart condition. Others talked about taking herbal treatments for their sore throat symptoms. One young boy described possible signs of RHD. \nThese discussions created the opportunity for FAAYO members to spread health messages to always seek proper treatment and always take and finish full doses of prescribed medications from healthcare personnel – even if they feel better after the first days of taking the medicine. Attendees were encouraged to visit the hospital to see a physician if inflamed tonsils and fevers are persistent. \n  \nOutreach Photos \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/community-outreach-at-bujumbura-hill-hoima-district/ LOCATION:Bujumbura \,Hoima District\, Uganda CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bujumbura-Hill-Group-Photo-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220829 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20230328T105825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T162050Z UID:2805-1661644800-1661731199@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:Patient Home Visit to Kinogozi Village DESCRIPTION:Founding member Christine made a follow-up home visit to the home of an 8-year-old girl who is on the Uganda Heart Institute surgical waiting list. She was referred by FAAYO Board Member Samali. Christine reviewed Reach’s RHD Patient Education Flip Chart the child’s father.   URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/home-visit/ LOCATION:Kinogozi Village\, Kikuube District\, Uganda CATEGORIES:Home Visit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Krinogozi-Home-visit-Ajuna-and-Ashiraf-with-Flip-Chart.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220828 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20230328T103615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T162122Z UID:2799-1661558400-1661644799@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:Patient Home Visit to Bujumbura DESCRIPTION:On August 27\, 2022\, FAAYO Founding Member Christine visited the home of 10-year-old Edith who had corrective heart surgery for a congenital heart condition at one and a half years old. Edith’s surgery was arranged with Gift of Life International. She is now a vibrant elementary school student in Bujumbura Hoima District. She is shown here at home in the photo with her father and Christine. URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/hoima-family/ LOCATION:Bujumbura \,Hoima District\, Uganda CATEGORIES:Home Visit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2022_08_27-Hoima-Family-visit-10yr-old-who-had-congenital-heart-disease-surgery-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220823 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20230328T102911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T162912Z UID:2790-1661126400-1661212799@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:Community Outreach at Green Valley School DESCRIPTION:FAAYO held a health education event at Green Valley Primary School on August 22\, 2022. The sessions were facilitated by Founding Member Christine and Volunteers William and Nurse Julian. The purpose of the event was to create community awareness about RHD and CHD among Grade 7 students in a rural community. Over 70 learners attended! Green Valley School is a privately owned primary day and boarding school based in Hoima District.   \n \n  URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/community-outreach-at-green-valley-school/ LOCATION:Hoima\, Uganda CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/green-valley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T071957 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231231T000000 DTSTAMP:20260521T071957 CREATED:20240929T204218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T204758Z UID:3632-0-1703980800@faayocommunity.org SUMMARY:OUTREACH ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 2023 DESCRIPTION:Alinaitwe Eunice is a final year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Project Planning and Management at Ndejje University. Eunice has a passion for helping others. In December\, Eunice offered to support FAAYO in its patient community outreach activity\, which we called ‘’SHARING LOVE.”. This was an activity of reaching out to patient families affected by heart disease to provide psychosocial and emotional support. We also provided general home-use goods such as food and soap. We extend great thanks to Eunice who funded the purchase of these basic necessities to create smiles in our HEART COMMUNITY. Eunice believes that even with a little\, you can make a positive impact and change lives. \nAlinaitwe Eunice \nPatience \nPatience is an 11-year-old girl who lives in Hoima. She started falling sick in October of 2023 with serious signs of joint swelling\, swelling of the body\, and a fast heartbeat. A sickle cell test came back negative; then she was diagnosed with pneumonia because of her fast heartbeat and abnormal breathing. In February 2024\, Patience was referred to Mulago Hospital after doctors suspected a heart problem. Finally\, Patience was diagnosed with Rheumatic heart disease at the Uganda Heart Institute. Patience was started on treatment and referred for surgery out of the country. That surgery is unfortunately delayed\, and Patience waits. \n \nGrace\, Wakiso District \nGrace was born with a heart defect. At the age of 2 and a half years\, she travelled to India for heart-saving surgery. Now she is almost 4 years old\, very strong\, and living a normal life like any other kid. Health information about how to care for a child after\nheart surgery still remains insufficient as parents put restrictions on the child because of many myths and misconceptions after surgery—a gap Faayo is working hard on to ensure parents are empowered with the information they need to raise their children with confidence to lead a normal life. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace\, Wakiso District\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFAAYO works hard to offer continuous psychosocial support to families affected by heart disease—both congenital and rheumatic heart disease. We want to bridge the knowledge gap and promote healthy lifestyles through health education and empowerment for families and communities. We are currently focused on the rural areas of Wakiso and Hoima Districts\, reaching out to families affected by CHD and RHD by conducting community awareness campaigns. We need your support for our work through partnerships and donations. If you are interested in partnership opportunities to help us support the heart community in the rural areas of Hoima and Wakiso please email us at faayocommunityheart@gmail.com with Partnership Inquiry in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you! URL:https://faayocommunity.org/index.php/event/outreach-activities-december-2023/ CATEGORIES:Community,Home Visit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faayocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/7.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR