Welcome to UNAPD

The Uganda National Action on Physical Disability (UNAPD) is an indigenous, non-partisan, non-political, non-religious, gender-inclusive and democratic organisation in Uganda (East Africa) that brings together Persons with Physical Disabilities (PWPD). It is a membership organisation started in 1998 by and for PWPD to create a common voice in airing views, challenges, and advocacy for the rights of PWPD.

Featured Video

VOX

Dina Muhumbira

0 Comments
/
My Journey to Permanent Employment at Kasese Local Government

Namukasa Amina

0 Comments
/
“My Visual Impairment did not stop me from becoming a Community Development Officer of Masaka District Local Government”

Pretty’s Life Changed after Joining School in Kabale district.

0 Comments
/
Pretty Nyamwezi is my name and I am twelve years old and living with my mother, now in primary one at special needs education Centre, Kitanga (Kabale District).

Mr. Ebu John Michael Community Development Officer (CDO) of Lumino sub county, Busia District

0 Comments
/
When the Disability sports project was introduced in Lumino, it came with a number of experiences.

Life changing experience by Lykke Strange Olsen (Danish Student at co-creation)

0 Comments
/
As a woman born and raised in Denmark who's never been outside Europe, my knowledge about life in African countries has been very limited. Prior to my three weeks in Uganda, I thought I knew a lot about Africa. In reality, I only knew three things for sure

Janet Ajangi

0 Comments
/
My name is Janet Ajangi and I am a member of UNAPD based in Lira, I was born normal but suffered severe malaria in 1996 when I was 7 years, my dad tried all possible ways to help me but in vain.

Twitter

guardianThe Guardian@guardian·
3m

‘Defining moment’ as EU executive pushes for €500bn in grants https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/27/defining-moment-coronavirus-as-eu-executive-pushes-for-500bn-in-grants?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1590591895

Reply on Twitter 1265676578773708800Retweet on Twitter 1265676578773708800Like on Twitter 1265676578773708800Twitter 1265676578773708800
BBCAfricaBBC News Africa@BBCAfrica·
3m

Will Burundi opposition leader Agathon Rwasa challenge the recently concluded presidential elections? We asked him, in our latest edition of Focus on Africa ⬇️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w172x1ghb4rsrzx

Reply on Twitter 1265676554203541504Retweet on Twitter 1265676554203541504Like on Twitter 1265676554203541504Twitter 1265676554203541504
NatGeoNational Geographic@NatGeo·
3m

Then and Now (Photo credit: @NASA)

1961: The launch of the Mercury-Redstone (MR-3), Freedom 7 placed the first American astronaut in suborbit

2020: @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with Crew Dragon atop, stands poised for launch

Reply on Twitter 1265676523111100416Retweet on Twitter 12656765231111004165Like on Twitter 12656765231111004167Twitter 1265676523111100416
OECDOECD ➡️ Better policies for better lives@OECD·
3m

How can governments help #SMEs now + pave the way for a resilient recovery?

@OECD_local Director @lamia_k_c shares 3⃣ critical actions to support small businesses amidst the #COVID19 crisis ⤵️ #SaveOurSMEs https://www.oecd-forum.org/posts/rescuing-smes-from-the-covid-storm-what-s-next

Reply on Twitter 1265676510125535234Retweet on Twitter 1265676510125535234Like on Twitter 1265676510125535234Twitter 1265676510125535234
Load More...

Latest Projects

Building Strategic Alliance for Disability Rights in Uganda (SAAP) 2018 – 2020

/0 Comments/in /by

With support from our Danish partners Dansk Handicap For bund (DHF) and Para-sport Denmark (PD), UNAPD secured funds to implement a two year project titled “Building Strategic Alliance for Disability Rights in Uganda” which will focus on three thematic areas of Livelihoods, Physical Accessibility and Disability Sports. The project is to use a strategy of […]

Read more

Increasing Access to Waged Employment for Persons with Disabilities in Kampala (2018-2020)

/0 Comments/in /by

Leonard Cheshire (LC) which is a UK registered charity that works globally in the field of Disability and Inclusive Development received funding from Big Lottery Fund to deliver a 2 year project (Aug 2018-July 2020) entitled ‘Increasing access to waged employment for Persons with Disabilities in Kampala’. This project is implemented by Cheshire Services Uganda […]

Read more

Sexual and Reproductive health and Rights of PWDs 2018 – 2020

/0 Comments/in /by

Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) has been overlooked by both the disability community and those working on Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (SRHS). This leaves PWDs among the most marginalized groups when it comes to SRHS, they have the same needs for SRHS as everyone else. In fact, PWDs […]

Read more

Accessibility Improvement Project (2019 – 2020)

/0 Comments/in /by

The National Coalition Project is for a continuation of UNAPD and coalition partner’s efforts on adoption and enforcement of the Act and Bye laws and building the social movement in Rwanda in line with article 9 of UNCRPD (Accessibility). Our National Coalition Project is to build partnerships with Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), Makerere University, […]

Read more

BlazeSports International Sports Project 2017 – 2018

/0 Comments/in /by

This is a small project funded by BlazeSports International and being implemented in collaboration with Uganda Paralympic Committee and Uganda National Action on Physical Disability – UNAPD Brief Description of proposed project and activities This project is about increasing participation of Youth with Physical Disabilities (YWPDs) in amputee soccer and physical activities with a goal […]

Read more

Our Partners

© Copyright 1999 - Uganda National Action on Physical Disability