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At UNAPD, our programs are designed to promote the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of Persons with Physical Disabilities (PWPDs) across Uganda. Through advocacy, capacity building, strategic partnerships, and community engagement, we address the barriers that limit equal participation in society. Our initiatives focus on creating inclusive opportunities, improving livelihoods, enhancing accessibility, and ensuring that every person with a physical disability can live with dignity, independence, and equal access to opportunities.
Our the main programs are:
- Physical Accessibility
- Socio-Economic Rights and Livelihoods
- Inclusive Education
- Disability Sports
- Health
1. Physical Accessibility for PWPDs
We advocate for accessible infrastructure, public buildings, transportation, and services to ensure Persons with Physical Disabilities can move freely and participate fully in society.
Accessibility Improvement Project (2019 – 2020) with support from DRF/DARF
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…
Building Strategic Alliance for Disability Rights In Uganda (SAAP) 2018 – 2020
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 and Physical Accessibility being one of them. The project is to use a strategy of building a broad coalition…
Accessibility Improvement Project January – December 2018
This is a National Coalition project with support from the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund (DRAF) being implemented by UNAPD in partnership with Makerere University Department of Architecture and Physical Planning and Mukono District Action of Physical Disability. To advocate for the implementation of the Building Control Act and related by-laws…
2. Socio-Economic Rights and Livelihoods for PWPD
We promote economic empowerment by supporting skills development, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods for Persons with Physical Disabilities.
Increasing Access to Waged Employment for Persons with Disabilities in Kampala (2018-2020)
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…
Building Strategic Alliance for Disability Rights In Uganda (SAAP) 2018 – 2020
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 and Livelihoods being one of them. The project is to use a strategy of building a broad coalition of…
Eliminating barriers to inclusive vocational skilling opportunities among Persons with Special Needs (PSNs) in Rhino Camp refugee settlement
UNAPD in partnership with International Aid Services Uganda are implementing a project aimed eliminating barriers to Inclusive vocational skilling opportunities among Persons with Special Needs (PSNs) in Rhino Camp refugee settlement. The goal of the six months…
Inclusive education in Uganda project 2017 – 2019
UNAPD is committed to ensure that Children with Disabilities (CWDs) access education at all levels as enshrined in UNCRPD, Article 24 which states that “State Parties shall ensure an inclusive education system at all levels and lifelong learning” and SDG #4 “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong…
Follow up from Organisation Review
The project named “follow up from organisation review” is being implemented by UNAPD for the period of August 2020 to July 31st 2021. The expected outcome of the project is “Strengthened organization capacity to effectively deliver to its mandate”. Under the project, UNAPD team is following up on other…
4. Disability sports
We promote sports and recreational activities that empower Persons with Physical Disabilities, improve health and well-being, nurture talent, and encourage social inclusion.
Building Strategic Alliance for Disability Rights In Uganda (SAAP) 2018 – 2020
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 and Disability Sports being one of them. The project is to use a strategy of building a broad coalition…
5. Health
UNAPD promotes equitable access to quality healthcare services for Persons with Physical Disabilities by advocating for inclusive health systems, accessible medical facilities, rehabilitation services, assistive devices, preventive healthcare, and increased awareness of disability-related health needs.
Empower Youth with disabilities for Political Participations Project 2022 – 2023
UNAPD with support from Voice is implementing a 2 Year Project (2022-2023) in the 2 lower local government structures of Pallisa District, namely: Kameke Sub County and Pallisa Town Council. The project aims at strengthening the effective participation of YWDs as rights holders in the political dispensation in the district. Uganda’s CRPD committee concluding observations recommended that state parties repeals…
Response to COVID-19 Pandemic among PWDs in Uganda
The national level project from The Commonwealth Foundation is for 12 months (January-December 2021) aimed at responding to COVID-19 Pandemic among PWDs. The expected project outputs are: - Inclusive awareness raising campaigns on COVID-19 prevention and management, Increased knowledge on COVID-19 among PWDs, Disability sensitive measures by government and stakeholders on COVID-19…
Strategic Intervention for Prevention and Empowerment of PWDs in the current Worldwide Corona Virus Pandemic Situation in Uganda (June 2020 to December 2020)
This is a project being implemented with support from the Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA). Through the project, UNAPD is at the forefront of leading advocacy campaign of disability inclusion into the on-going government and non-government interventions to mitigate the spread…
Project on Disability Response to COVID-19 in Uganda (June 2020 to December 2020) with Support from Caritas Norway
This is a joint project with Caritas Uganda in the 3 districts of Nebbi, Dokolo and Aleptong which target the most vulnerable PWDs households. The project is a results of the current global COVID-19 pandemic, which have adversely affected PWDs. The goal of this project is; “effective inclusion of PWDs in on-going COVID-19t…
Sexual and Reproductive health and Rights of PWDs 2018 – 2020
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 may actually have…
Programs
- Physical Accessibility
- Inclusive Education
- Economic Empowerment
- Disability Sports
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