Mukono district disability union
Mukono district disability union was established in 1999 by a cross-section of persons with disabilities from different sub counties and a community-based organization of persons with disabilities in Mukono district to unite all categories of persons with disability to come up with one voice that can help in advocating for their rights, equal opportunities and services in Mukono district.
Our Vision
To have persons with disabilities with high self-esteem and capable of fighting for their rights, opportunities and services and also be dignified by the community of Mukono district as full human beings despite of differences in ability and physical appearances.
Our Mission
To create a united voice of persons with disabilities in order to advocate for equalization of opportunities, involvement and participation in policy making, planning and implementation of disability programmes in close cooperation with the government, NUDIPU, NGOs and the general public for the purpose of influencing change in the provision of services to PWDs in Mukono district.
Our Values
Unity
Transparency
Integrity
Teamwork
Accountability
Non-discrimination
Equality
Time management
Creativity,
Our Goal
Dignified and improved livelihood of persons with disabilities in Mukono district
Our Objectives
To unite all sub counties, indigenous organizations and non-disability groups in Mukono district
To advocate for the equalization of rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities in Mukono district with other citizens of Uganda
To increase awareness of special needs for the rehabilitation and development among decision makers, the public and international organizations
To Aid, stimulate, and encourage the spirit of community self-help projects for the welfare of persons with disabilities and assist them stimulate projects of self-reliance and also provide advice on how to implement developmental projects in their communities
To publicize all the activities of persons with disabilities in Mukono district through mass media, workshops and seminars in order to increase public awareness.
To come up with income generating projects for persons withdisabilities in Mukono district