How to Add an Event
Events appear on the News and Events page with special event details.
Step 1: Add New Event
- Go to "News" then "Add New"
Step 2: Enter Title
- Enter the event name
- Example: "International Women's Day Discussion"
Step 3: Select Article Type
- In "Article Type", select "Event"
Step 4: Enter Article Date
- Select the date the event announcement was published
Step 5: Enter Event Date
- In the "Event Date" field, select the actual date of the event
- This appears prominently on the event listing
Step 6: Enter Event Location
- Enter the venue or location
- Example: Butabika National Referral Hospital, Kampala
Step 7: Add Event Description
- Write about the event in the main editor
- Include details like agenda, speakers, registration info
Step 8: Add External Link (Optional)
- If there's an external registration page, paste the URL in the "External Link" field
- The "Read More" button will link to this URL instead of an internal page
Step 9: Add Featured Image
- Set a featured image for the event thumbnail
Step 10: Publish
- Click "Publish"
Event Details Display
- Event date and location appear below the title
- Past events remain visible but are sorted by date