David Omoding

David Omoding is a Communication and Advocacy Professional, with 12+ years experience in Health & Development Communication; Policy Influencing and Development, Lobbying and Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Marketing and Mainstream/Social Media Management, Documentation of Program Successes, Design of Communication and Advocacy Strategies, Fundraising/Proposal Development, Public Speaking, Branding and Development of IEC Materials; Designing of Public Health Campaigns and Social Issues affecting Communities; with a blend of Documentary Production – Story Telling, report writing and publication of articles on social issues affecting vulnerable and marginalized people.

I come with vast experience and knowledge in the disciplines of Human Rights and Social Protection (Child Rights; Women and Labor Rights), Education, Economic Empowerment and Livelihood development, Refugee Programming and Response, Child & Human Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation, Public Health Research, Comprehensive understanding of Sexual, Reproductive Health and Rights; Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Malaria, and HIV/AIDS prevention and Management, TB, Alcoholism and Drug abuse; programs in development, post conflict and humanitarian settings in Sub Saharan Africa.

I hold bachelors degree (Hons) Mass Communication; Journalism and Public Relations Management from Makerere University. Professional training certificates in Practical skills in Journalism (News reporting, writing and editing), The Art of Public Speaking, HIV/AIDS Counseling, Guidance & Therapy - Makerere University Health Services, Program Report Writing and Documentation, Policy Influencing Advocacy and Lobbying 2016 - Terres des Hommes Netherlands, Economic Empowerment, Mentorship Coaching and Professional Development, Media Relations and Engagement Training and Coalition Building; Professional Leadership and Development Training Programs with John Hopkins University – Center for Communication Programs and CBLI Tanzania.