Humphrey Nabimanya the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reach A Hand Uganda has been recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans at the forefront of leading the continent’s transformation in the 2023 edition of the list.
The 2023 edition is the 8th edition.
Humphrey Nabimanya is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reach A Hand Uganda – a youth-centred non-profit organisation working to address the pressing issues affecting the lives of young people, such as sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS and teenage pregnancy.
Hailing from the vibrant village of Katereza in Rugando sub-county, Rwampara district, his journey to create a lasting social impact began when he founded the organisation in 2011 while still pursuing a degree in Community Psychology at Makerere University.
Through innovative campaigns, educational programs and youth-led initiatives over the last 14 years, Nabimanya has triggered a wave of awareness and sparked a much-needed conversation around sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) among the youth.
He is an accomplished filmmaker who has been the Executive Producer on three projects thus far, namely: Kyaddala (It’s Real) – a TV series focusing on the real-life social issues that affect young
people across Africa and their attempts to overcome those issues; When You Become Me – a Cannes Film Festival nominated film raising awareness about societal issues, particularly those affecting persons living with disabilities in Uganda and; Sabotage – a film exploring sexual violence, abortion and tradition to raise awareness around Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) in Uganda.
He has further established himself as a relentless social entrepreneur whose ability to connect with young minds led him to establish the Ikon Awards initiative in 2022 – a prestigious platform that recognises and celebrates exceptional individuals and organisations that carry the spirit of creativity, innovation and enterprise in Uganda’s Film and Television industry.
In 2020, he founded the Sauti Plus Media Hub – a full-service production house and social behavioural change communication agency which has carved out a niche for creating marketing and communications solutions that shift minds and win hearts – bringing together a culturally rich team of strategists, marketers, audio-visual content creators and all-round creatives.