The Family Life Network Today

Background
Family Life Network (FLN) is a Ugandan based non-government organization which was formed in January 2002, to work towards the restoration of family values and morals of the Ugandan society and serves all, regardless of gender, racial, ethnic, social or religious background.

Uganda is going through unprecedented levels of moral decadence, broken and dysfunctional family relationships. Cases of defilement, incest and sexual abuse have skyrocketed in the last five years, and worse still, the HIV pandemics which had declined to a stable level of about a 6% infection rate has began to rise again! More men and women of marriageable age are opting to remain single, indicating a lack of faith in marriage. Homosexuality/Lesbianism and drug abuse are spreading like wildfire in schools, while pornography is invading the society at an alarming rate! According to WHO, Uganda is the worst country in the world in alcohol abuse, and has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in the world. Section of Uganda society are now advocating for legalization of prostitution and abortion, and the list goes on and on.

All these things are symptoms of the sorry state of the family institution which is the basic building block of society. It is against the background that FLN was established to address the root cause of this state of affairs which, if not handled soon, will lead to the destruction of our society.

Programs and Activities

• Parents

Courses on Parenting and Marriage
• Young Adult

Courses on Courtship
• Universities

Peer Counselors Course
• Secondary Schools

Values Based Sex Education, Character Development Courses, Training Student Leaders and Prefects, Clubs, Outings, Educative Videos and Holiday events. Sensitization & training of teachers on how to understand, care for youth and provide effective counseling and guidance on youth related issues.
• Primary Schools

Values Based Sex Education for pupils of primary 5 to primary 7 classes.
• Sensitization and training

For senior men and women
• Religious Institutions

Carry out tailor-made sensitization and training for youth and adults
• Counseling Services:

Face to Face, Group, Telephone and Email
• Seminars

Uganda National Parents Network (UNPN) a program under Family Life Network organizes parents’ seminars, workshops, conferences and events to empower parents and meet their unique needs. Youth seminars are conducted
• Partnership

With like-minded organizations and networks
• In-House-Training

Sensitization and training of staff for corporations, organizations and institutions
• Community

Sensitization & training of communities
• Resource People/Talks

Have a database of reputable and experienced resource people who can give talks on a wide range of topics.
• Media Programs

Conduct a weekly TV program “Family Hour” on UBC on Sunday at 8:00pm
• Major Events

Spearhead the yearly national celebrations of the UN instituted International Day of Families on may 15.
• Advocacy

Collaborate with other stakeholders to lobby and influence legislation and school curriculum in favor of the family institution and morality