Midwives
Accurate clinical knowledge on sexual and reproductive health — from puberty to pregnancy prevention to safe care.
Shaping Futures · Uganda · Est. 2023
Health every Ugandan
teenager
can
trust.
Confidential, judgment-free sexual and reproductive health care — built on midwifery, counselling and community outreach. From the heart of Wakiso District since 2023.
Our impact since 2023
2,000+
young people reached
4+
partner schools
65+
programmes
Based in
Wakiso District, Uganda
Serving since December 2023
How can we help?
Three doors. One mission.
Counselling & support
Confidential, judgment-free conversations with trained midwives and counsellors.
Talk to usEducation workshops
School and community sessions on sexual health, mental wellbeing and consent.
See upcomingCommunity outreach
Reaching adolescents where they live, learn and gather — across Wakiso District.
About our work
Workshop · Nsangi
A real Shaping Futures session.
Dec
2023
Founded
Active workshops
Our impact · Dec 2023 →
Real numbers.
Real young people.
Since opening in Nsangi, MBCRC has reached over 2,000 young people in Wakiso District — and we'''re just getting started.
2,000+
Young people reached
65+
Community programmes
4+
Partner schools
14+
Health consultations
The Shaping Futures Model
Three professions.
One young person.
Comprehensive support no single professional can offer alone. We organise midwives, teachers and psychologists around each adolescent — covering the body, the mind and the knowledge they need.
Teachers
Age-appropriate education delivered in schools using approved, Uganda-curriculum-aligned materials.
Psychologists
Emotional resilience and mental wellbeing support — building safe spaces and healthy decision-making.
= Comprehensive support no single professional can offer alone
Our Vision & Mission
Vision and Mission
Vision
01 · Our vision
Empowering a Ugandan generation.
Empowering a Ugandan generation through informed sexual and reproductive health, fostering healthier futures for all.
02 · Our mission
Educate. Support. Empower.
To educate, support and empower teenagers and communities on sexual and reproductive health through innovative research, compassionate care, and community engagement.
Mission
What we do
Comprehensive care, every step.
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Education
Workshops and Seminars: Interactive educational sessions addressing safe sex practices, contraception, sexually transmitted infect...
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Capacity Building
Training Programs for Healthcare Providers: Workshops on adolescent-friendly services, mental health, and integrating sexual and r...
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Digital Health Initiatives
Online Resources and Platforms: A digital library of health resources for teenagers. Telehealth Services: Remote consultations...
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Mental Health Support
Counseling Services: Confidential counseling for teenagers dealing with mental health challenges related to sexual and reproductiv...
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Healthcare Services
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Founder & Director
Mrs Betty Najjuuko
Midwife · social worker · public-health practitioner
Promise made
1990
MBCRC opened
Dec 2023
The promise that became a mission
A promise made at 19.
A mission for every Ugandan teenager.
“At nineteen, I became a teenage mother — pregnant with twins, terrified, with no one to turn to. The shame, the silence, the confusion were my companions. But I made a promise: if I survived this, no young person would ever feel that alone again.”
— Mrs Betty Najjuuko
Betty kept that promise. She trained as a midwife, a social worker, and in public health — building the knowledge that would underpin a multidisciplinary model bringing midwives, teachers and psychologists around the adolescent.
In December 2023, that promise became Musawo Betty Care and Research Centre — and the Shaping Futures workshops began at Nsangi. Today the centre has reached over 2,000 young people across Wakiso District.
Betty Najjuuko
Founder & Director · MBCRC
Voices from the workshops
Real teenagers.
Real change.
In their own words — students who came through the Shaping Futures workshops at Nsangi.
Featured story
“Shaping futures workshop does not only help teenagers to focus on their future goals but also instills discipline, networking, skills and also knowledge on how to handle their problems as teenagers. In my opinion, every time I attend this workshop I really learn a variety of things that really keep me motivated to strive for my future. When I started attending...”
Nalutaaya Elizabeth
Student
“I have attended three workshops at Musawo Betty Care And Research Centre, where they enlightened; The dangers of antisocial behaviors, drug abuse, early sexual relationships and h...”
Namulindwa Natalie Paula
S.3 Student at Kajjansi Progressive Senior Secondary School.
“LOTS OF LOVE💕 SHAPING FUTURES WORKSHOP. In my country ,Uganda ,it is where we find the fabulous SHAPING FUTURES WORKSHOP dedicated to teenagers.This helps the children i...”
Bulungi Faiha Musiitwa
Student at Mbogo High School
“The workshop has taught me so many good experiences because we get to meet and associate with new people, share about the different youth problems and also learn how to socialize a...”
Nanyondo Sarah
Student
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Nampijja Janat
Student
And 1 more young people who have shared their stories.
Ready to talk?
If you're ready — Reach us in confidence.
Compassionate, confidential care. Free or low-cost. Speak with a counsellor today — by WhatsApp, email, or in person at our Nsangi centre.
Nsangi, Wakiso District · Mon–Fri 8 am – 5 pm