The VOICES Campaign: Civil Registration and Vital Statistics

The VOICES Campaign, undertaken in partnership with HEPS-Uganda, looks at the Ugandan government’s responsibility to register every person in the country and ensure that all citizens have National ID Numbers.

TRAC FM was proud to support the VOICES Project, initiated by HEPS-Uganda and backed by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). This project aimed to enhance civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) services in Uganda, focusing on improving the registration of citizens and alien identification while strengthening legal identity systems.

The VOICES Project actively engaged CRVS stakeholders and the public to implement strategies that promoted access to essential registration services across the nation. With the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) overseeing CRVS services, the project addressed significant challenges, including insufficient manpower, logistical constraints, and outdated technology.

Key Objectives Achieved:

  1. Elevated CRVS on the political agenda at both national and sub-national levels.
  2. Secured increased funding for CRVS initiatives through NIRA and other relevant government agencies.
  3. Mobilized stakeholders to enhance CRVS service delivery across Uganda.

Tasks and Deliverables for TRAC FM:

  1. TRAC FM played a crucial role in the VOICES Project by undertaking the following tasks:
  2. Developed a comprehensive program plan with clear timelines.
  3. Created and documented campaign strategies.
  4. Provided ongoing program support as needed.
  5. Conducted mentorship for radio talk show hosts, offering analysis and talking points related to the CRVS poll.
  6. Organized and broadcasted talk shows, including sharing dates, times, and contact details for radio hosts.
  7. Installed TRAC FM polling software at designated radio stations.
  8. Executed opinion poll questions.
  9. Contracted with selected radio stations (Radio Simba, Radio Wa, and Hits FM) to run SMS campaigns and radio talk shows, featuring two poll questions.
  10. Reviewed opinion poll questions developed by the HEPS communication team.

Deliverables from TRAC FM:

  1. Two poll questions were distributed across three stations (Radio Simba, Radio Wa, and Hits FM).
  2. A total of 6,000 respondents participated in the polls.
  3. Two talk shows aired per radio station, with HEPS inviting guests and providing facilitation.
  4. A telephone survey was conducted among 250 respondents consisting of three closed questions.
  5. Two infographics were created to visualize the campaign's impact.

By implementing these objectives and deliverables, the VOICES Project ensured that all Ugandans had access to reliable registration services, ultimately contributing to informed policymaking and improved national data systems.

Polls part of this campaign:
WA VO 1.2 | What would be the most likely way to make you decide to register your child’s birth?

HITS VO 1.2 | What would be the most likely way to make you decide to register your child’s birth?

SIMBA VO 1.2 | What would be the most likely way to make you decide to register your child’s birth?

WA VO 1.1 | What do you expect to be your biggest challenge when getting a National ID during the Mass Renewal Exercise?

HITS VO 1.1 | What do you expect to be your biggest challenge when getting a National ID during the Mass Renewal Exercise?

SIMBA VO 1.1 | What do you expect to be your biggest challenge when getting a National ID during the Mass Renewal Exercise?

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