Beiträge zum Thema Uganda

Regional East Africa iWASH Training promotes disability-inclusive WASH Programming

In a significant step toward fostering disability-inclusive Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programming, 21 regional WASH actors from 12 organizations recently gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for a practical iWASH training. The workshop, held over four days, brought together participants from Kenya, Sudan/South Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Somalia, including representatives from UN agencies and national and […]

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Understanding Barriers for Refugees with Disabilities in Nakivale, Uganda

A new situational analysis by our OPD partner NUDIPU highlights the daily challenges faced by refugees with disabilities in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda. The findings call for stronger disability-inclusive humanitarian action. As part of Phase 4 – Leave no one behind! (LNOB 4), the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)– a local Organization […]

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OPD representatives from East Africa laugh and wave in front of a presentation at a peer-exchange event.

Partnering with OPDs: Knowledge Exchange, Expertise Strengthening and Networking Among East African OPDs

From February 24–26, 2026, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) from South Sudan, Somalia/Somaliland, and Uganda gathered in Kampala for a Regional Peer Exchange Workshop, organized by our Phase 4- Leave No One Behind (LNOB) project together with African Disability Forum (ADF). The event focused on fostering cross-country learning, strengthening expertise, and networking to advance […]

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Uganda’s PSN Sub-Working Group Reawakens – A Transformative Milestone for Disability Inclusion Under LNOB

Uganda’s humanitarian coordination system has marked a major breakthrough with the revitalization of the Persons with Specific Needs (PSN) Sub-Working Group (SWG), a platform that had remained dormant since early 2023. Through deliberate leadership, persistent engagement, and strong partnerships under Phase 4 – Leave no one behind! (LNOB 4) project the PSN SWG has now […]

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Project Kick-Off Meeting in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda 

The Phase 4 – Leave no one behind! Kick-Off Meeting in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda marked a major milestone in expanding the project’s reach beyond Kampala and Kyaka II. The workshop, held on 2nd April 2025, served as the official introduction of the LNOB 4 project to field-level partners, providing a space for dialogue, learning, and […]

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Man speaking in front of the workshop participants.

Uganda Concludes Phase 3-Leave no one behind! Project

The conclusion of the Phase 3 was marked by two impactful workshops held in Kampala and Kyaka. The workshops were attended by 115 participants, with 31 persons with disabilities contributing firsthand experiences and expertise. The event witnessed a balanced gender representation and participation from 23 Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and 25 partner organizations, […]

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Strengthening Disability Inclusion in Uganda: Defining Roles and Establishing Technical Support Mechanisms

In September 2024, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) Uganda organized two essential workshops as part of our project. These workshops were designed to reinforce disability inclusion in humanitarian actions by defining the roles of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and establishing technical support mechanisms with key humanitarian partners. Held in Kampala, these sessions brought together […]

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One of the workshop participant makes a presentation during the Lessons Learned workshop at Kyaka Motel, Kyegegwa district.

Learning from Experience: HI Uganda Organised Lessons Learned Workshops

On 27 March 2024 and 30 May 2024, HI Uganda organised lessons learned workshops for formerly trained protection partners at national (Kampala) and field (Kyaka II Settlement) levels. The lessons learned workshops were identified as a mechanism to provide a platform for protection partners to share their organisations’ experiences in mainstreaming disability in their programming. […]

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Participant sitting in U-form during training in Kampala. In front facilitator presenting.

Strengthening the Capacity of Humanitarian Actors in Disability Inclusion in Uganda

In an effort to build and strengthen the capacities of international, national and local humanitarian protection sector actors in Uganda, our HI Uganda team organised a fourth (16–18 April 2024) and fifth (13–15 May 2024) Inclusive Humanitarian Action Training and Review, Adapt Action & Learning Laboratory (RAAL Lab). This methodology allows training participants to review, […]

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