Haddad Muwonge
Haddad Muwonge
Nickname: 'Shakur'
12, NEW NATION SCHOOL
Born
in Kampala
Uganda
I believe that my experiences as an undergraduate at the University of Johannesburg are what have most prepared me to become a successful Political science student.
As I adjusted to life at the University of Johannesburg, I quickly became a leader within my fraternity. Shortly after initiation, I held one elected office, Director and Youth cordinator at South African Aids Support Organization (saaso), positions that allowed me to serve on the fraternity’s Executive Board. Holding offices within the fraternity helped me to develop as a leader and taught me how important it is to recognize both my strengths and weaknesses when working within a large group. Although I made the Dean’s List, I realized at the end of my first two years in college that I was not performing up to my true academic potential. Consequently, I returned to Boulder at the beginning of my junior year with a new, energetic focus toward my studies. This change in perspective was minor, however, in comparison with the impact of what happened next.
Business Address
Haddad Muwonge's Professional details
Current Position(s)
Consulting and Project Management
SAASO's core objective is to raise awareness on the plight of HIV /AIDS among young people being a priority, and the rest of the persons infected and affected HIV. Other programmes include home visits and based care, community and Schools outreach, distribution centre, youth clubs, skills development and nutrition. Currently SAASO is running an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign among schools.
Previous Position(s)
Assistance Manager | Organizer | United orphanage Home
Johannesburg South, South Africa | 2009 - 2010
Academia, Education and Training
The orphanage strives to give the best possible education to every child in its care, and to ensure that children who leave it will be able to sustain themselves and their families in a decent and loving way. The United Orphanage likes to think that it is building the foundations of a compassionate society through the love and peace that it offers to the children in its care. The orphanage personnel are striving under harsh conditions to provide joy and happiness for all the children, so they can proudly call United orphanage Home their home.
Portfolio
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Distinction in professional activity is supported in the areas of research and publication, paper presentations, grant proposals, and attendance at conferences and seminars to promote professional growth in both the areas of teaching and job effectiveness.
In addition to my teaching duties, I have been very active professionally. Since coming to Madison I have submitted ten articles for publication in refereed journals and refereed eight manuscripts for publication. Seven of the articles have been published, two are being revised for further consideration, and one has been returned.
Achievements
Awards
The NIDA Avant-Garde Award Program for HIV/AIDS Research supports individual scientists of exceptional creativity who propose high-impact research that will open new areas of HIV/AIDS research and/or lead to new avenues for prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS among drug abusers. The term “avant-garde” is used to describe highly innovative approaches that have the potential to be transformative.
Shortlist and nomination
The theme for this year’s celebration is “South Africa Fit for Children: A Call to Accelerate Child Survival.”
A safe childhood contributes to a democratic, non-sexist and non-racial society of prosperous, caring and responsible people.
Government offers a number of services aimed at ensuring that children are kept safe and healthy.
media exposure
2009 has been a year of unprecedented change for the Society for Social Work
Competitive Accomplishments
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Academic Achievements
Passion for the subject- including reading
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Work-social balance
Commitment, dedication and enthusiasm
Time management
Teamwork
Writing style
Maturity of thought
Sense of responsibility
Other Achievements
- Advance youth development through guidance and support to initiatives across sectors of society and spheres of government.
- Embark on initiatives that seek to advance the economic development of young people.
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of the Integrated Youth Development Plan and Strategy for the country. The two documents serve as guiding instruments in advancing youth development at all levels of government.
Activities
Memberships
Youth Activist, 2010 - present
The Organisation of African Youth (OAYouth) is the youth platform for information exchange, forum for debate on African issues and a network of future political, corporate, academic, literary, religious and traditional leaders in all African contexts.
As the umbrella of individual young people in Africa, OAYouth is the perennial network of Africa's young people, encouraging common thinking and understanding on issues affecting the continent. Furthermore, the organisation encourages unity of non-partisan African people committed to democratic thinking and radical change in matters of governance, and to vocally oppose the culture of dictatorships in Africa.
community
Cordinate, 2009 - present
SAASO Achievements
Our major aim is to sensitize and mobilize our Communities about the plight of HIV/AIDS through our Awareness raising campaigns and workshops.
One of our major objectives being to educate, empower and inform especially young people who are both Infected and affected by the HIV/AIDS stigma, it is without doubt that SAASO has managed to carry out awareness raising campaigns especially among young adults in schools and colleges through the assistance of other networking partners.
Since our main audience are the young people who are greatly affected by the HIV/AIDS stigma, we have been having our on going campaign in schools and we have been able to reach over 100 Students between the ages of 16-20 years.
Other Activities
chairperson, 2008 - present
SAASO has significantly contributed to the reduction of stigma in South Africa. A strong collaborating and networking cluster of organizations that work together to accomplish the objectives of the organizations who hold the same vision have been able to mobilize a total number of 10 volunteers to work as peer educators to be able to educate other adolescents and young people about HIV/AIDS. Approximately 20 people have been so far supported in terms of feeding and clothing ,thanks to the generous support of our donors and partners who were willing to assist the victims in that regard.
