UNITED PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - UGANDA
@UPDSug20
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Key Aspects of UPDS are social enterprenuership, Training and capacity building, financial inclusion, community support, focus on digitalization
Joined April 2025
Empowering inclusion through action! The Employment-First Policy and Practice Course equips changemakers to translate Uganda’s disability employment policies into real opportunities, promoting equal access, advocacy, and inclusive development for all persons with disabilities.
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Our Chairperson @Harunah20 will be moderating a timely and impactful session on “Climate Change Through an Inclusive Lens.”This session will help us curate a participatory, inclusive, and action-oriented response to the growing impacts of climate change. Session is #open to all
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Our Chairperson @Harunah20 will be moderating a timely and impactful session on “Climate Change Through an Inclusive Lens.”This session will help us curate a participatory, inclusive, and action-oriented response to the growing impacts of climate change. Session is #open to all
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A new chapter begins! 🎉 Heire Inclusive Network for Disability Uganda is officially incorporated! Together, we rise to empower, include, and transform lives of persons with disabilities across Uganda. 💪🇺🇬 #InclusionForAll
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@UPDSug20 Celebrating 5 years of impact! 🎉 United Persons with Disabilities (UPDS) marks half a decade of advancing inclusion, empowering voices, and transforming disability policies into opportunities for all. Together, we rise stronger! 💚♿
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@UPDSug20 Celebrating 5 years of impact! 🎉 United Persons with Disabilities (UPDS) marks half a decade of advancing inclusion, empowering voices, and transforming disability policies into opportunities for all. Together, we rise stronger! 💚♿
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@UPDSug20 Celebrating 5 years of impact! 🎉 United Persons with Disabilities (UPDS) marks half a decade of advancing inclusion, empowering voices, and transforming disability policies into opportunities for all. Together, we rise stronger! 💚♿
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There is no true inclusivity without persons with disabilities in mind. At Kang’aru Digital Hub, accessibility is a core focus. We are committed to ensuring no one is left behind in the tech space. Students with disabilities are showing every day that “disability is not
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The theme for the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child is "The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis". This theme highlights how girls are at the forefront of addressing global crises, such as conflict, climate change, and gender discrimination.
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In Mbale & across the Bugisu sub-region, Uganda 🇺🇬, the @MNYPA1 is transforming how decisions about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights are made (SRHR). Through the Youth Advocacy for Decision Making/Action (YADA) project, and with support from the #AUEUYouthLab under
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Today, the world marks the International Day of the Girl Child 2025 under the theme “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis.” This year’s theme recognizes girls as powerful leaders shaping their communities, even in the face of conflict, climate
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Empowering inclusion through action! The Employment-First Policy and Practice Course equips changemakers to translate Uganda’s disability employment policies into real opportunities, promoting equal access, advocacy, and inclusive development for all persons with disabilities.
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Doreck Ankunda, an actress, humanitarian, and a disability inclusion advocate, uses her voice through film and advocacy to challenge stereotypes. Her award-winning perfrmance in When You Become Me spotlighted the realities of discrimination and resilience. Beyond the screen,
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We launched a book, on support of hard of hearing learners in schools under UFHOH. We hope it will emerge a major safegaurding convenant in our country. Thank you to all who promote inclusion of hard of hearing learners into mainstream classes. We hope for more🙏🙏
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Harunah Damba is a biomedical scientist, entrepreneur, and disability inclusion leader. As the founder of United Persons with Disabilities (UPWD) and lead of the Twezimbe Project for Inclusion, he empowers graduates with disabilities to launch businesses. Recognized globally
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One of our emphasis is on employment quotas.
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One of our emphasis is on employment quotas.
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Are you passionate about inclusive democracy and disability rights? 🌍 Don’t miss this conversation on Sept 11th, 7PM EAT with inspiring panelists shaping youth policy reforms in Uganda. Hosted by Aciyo Violet Lobelia. 🔗 Link coming soon #LeaveNoOneBehind
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