About Judith

2002 Joined Zipper models - 2005 became the face cover of African Woman Magazine.

• October 2014 Miss Uni pageant patron selected by Crystal modeling Agency Africa.

• July 18, 2015 Headlined Kigali Fashion week representing Uganda alongside designer Santa Anzo/ Arapapa Models.J.

• June 2017 headlined Collective Fashion week in Kigali Rwanda featuring regional fashion designers Sonia Mugabo, Uzi_collections, Moshions, Maxhosa, House of Tayo, Inzuki, and Laduma Ngxokolo. As part of the modeling camp, she visited the genocide memorial grounds to mark world Peace day

• 2018 Paris Fashion Week.

• September 2019 New York fashion week, she showscaped for designers Maxhosa Africa by Laduma, Eliana Murargy, even a Marc Bouwer presentation.

• Abryanz Fashion style and Fashion Awards 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

• September 2020 represented Uganda in Miss Elite World Competitions in Egypt and emerged Miss Elite Africa, 2020/2021.

• November 2022, I was selected to represent Uganda at Miss Environment International in Mumbai India.

Achievements and Recognition

• 25th October 2016 Awarded African Hero Of the month by Reel Africa in Johannesburg South Africa.

• 2017 Starqt Awards South Africa, Judith was nominated in Best Dressed Lady category

• 2018 represented Uganda in Ecole Duperre in Paris France. This UNESCO Africa Week was initiated as part of the celebration of World Africa Day (May 25). This day marks the commemoration of the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, now AU) on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the patronage of Emperor Hailé Sélassié

• March 2021 Judith Heard has crowned Miss Elite Africa during the Intercontinental beauty contest held in Cairo Egypt. Judith was given a heroic welcome officiated Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• November 2021 Judith Heard was selected to represent Uganda at the Miss Environment International contest in India Mumbai where over 40 countries representatives will be competing for a crown aimed at boosting environmental conservation all around the world

• November 2022 Judith Heard was selected to represent Uganda at the Miss Environment International contest in India Mumbai where over 40 countries representatives will be competing for a crown aimed at boosting environmental conservation all around the world

Digital Influence & Endorsements.

By 2001 Judith was rocking billboards of Amstelbeer in Kigali Rwanda.

• 2016 Hosted the first edition of Rwanda Burundi night alongside comedian Arthur Nkusi i n Kampala Uganda

• In January, 2017 Judith was named EastAfrican Luc Bellaire ambassador

• 29th April, 2017 at Cayenne Lounge and Restaurant hosted Rwanda Burundi night alongside entertainers Sheebah Karungi, Urban Boys from Rwanda, Bruce Melody, Kebby Bob from Burundi, and DUs Africano and Franco

• 2nd November, 2019 Ogele Nigeria/Reddot Television Network

• 7th April, 2021 Winnie Mandela cup - a program to intensify the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Radio & TV Career

In 2015 Judith started in 'Muganga' series a television series presented by Rwanda Arts Initiative where she acted as a nurse. 25th January 2016 Judith joined 95.9 Touch FM presenting a live show The Breeze 7-9 PM In September 2021 Judith joined 'Prestige' drama series showing on Pearl Magic channel 148 DSTV / Multichoice

Charity and Humanitarian

• 26th August 2016 at Cayenne Restaurant and Lounge, Judith Heard in partnership with Red Women Foundation spearheaded and organized a Cancer Awareness program dinner. With invited guests and fans she managed to fundraise over 10M UGX which was publicly handed over to the Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago.

• 10th February 2016 Under Judith Heard Foundation was appointed the Patron of Red Women Foundation and right way made a grand humanitarian trip to Entebbe town schools and visited them with school fees offers, books, school uniforms under the #SendAChildToSchool program

• 08th December 2008 Judith Heard and her NGo volunteers visited Gisimba Orphanage Home in Kigali, Rwanda. She donated several household items like sanitary pads, soap, scholastic materials and engaged in soccer activities.The ministry in charge of Children and Gender applauded her for such a compassionate giving hand.

• 11th December 2014 Judith Heard Foundation signed a goodwill partnership with SMS One Media in a charity activation at Sanyu Babies Home and ensured inspiring sanitation work throughout the children's faculty.

• 25th December 2016 Christmas Luncheon, Judith Heard's celebrity friends and family spent 2016 Christmas day afternoon at a special luncheon organized at the Namirembe based Sanyu Babies Home. Judith served lunch to all the children, inmates, and staff.

• 12 September 2017 Judith Heard was named Reel African Hero of the month. This award is an honorary given to Africans who make strides in their careers as well as give back to their communities.

Bag Collection

The new Judith Heard beaded handbag is a stunning accessory that not only adds a pop of color and style to any outfit but also carries with it a powerful message of empowerment and support for women and girls in marginalized communities.

This handbag is handmade by the talented women in Judith Heard's village under her foundation, which aims to provide skills training and economic opportunities to help them build a better future for themselves and their families.

Each handbag is intricately beaded with vibrant colors and traditional patterns, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the women who create them.

The craftsmanship and attention to detail in every bag showcase the skill and dedication of these women, who put their hearts and souls into each piece they make.

By purchasing a Judith Heard beaded handbag, you are not only getting a beautiful and unique accessory but also supporting a worthy cause. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of these handbags go back into the foundation, helping to fund essential programs and services that address the needs of women and girls in the community. With your support, these women can continue to thrive and create a brighter future for themselves s and their families.

The Judith Heard Foundation

We believe, the priorities, voices and experiences of young people must inform, shape and direct all policy and programmes aimed at improving the health and access to adolescent and youth friendly health services.. We provide, equip, and inspire adolescents and youth with high quality, high impact and gender sensitive programming through strategic communication, advocacy, capacity building, and specialized service referral and linkages, around integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, HIV/AIDS, TB, Maternal Health, and Harm reduction. Our programs are based on a holistic bottom up model, focusing on individual leadership change as well as systematic change in policy and practice towards a more supportive environment for youth driven development.

As Judith Heard Foundation, we envision a Uganda where young people live responsible lives through making informed decisions and life choices. In pursuit of our vision, we focus on the following priorities:
1) Integrated sexual reproductive health and rights.
Through integrated SRH programs, we strive to contribute to improved lives of adolescents and youth both in and out of school.
2) HIV & AIDs.
Through integrated HIV behaviour change communication interventions, outreach programs, and advocating for a favourable environment, we reach out to young people living with and most vulnerable to HIV.
3) maternal and child health among mothers .
Under our peer mothers program, we extend sexual and reproductive health programs, nutritional health, pre and postnatal care, and livelihood programs to young mothers in the reproductive age of 10 – 24 years.
4) Livelihood & development programs
We are committed towards improving the quality of life for marginalized youth by providing them with access to health care, livelihood opportunity and protection; thereby giving them hope to constructively contribute to their communities.
Our mission.
Our mission is to promote universal access to general health, sexual and reproductive health and rights through research, advocacy and innovative partnerships. Secondly, we aim at creating climate change resilient communities through drawing emphasis on mitigation and adaptation policies.

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