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The ADPHA Uganda team

Who we are

Nothing about us without us

A disability-led network advancing inclusive health, rights and development.

Our story

NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US

A community-rooted platform for inclusion.

A disability-led network advancing inclusive health, rights and development across South-Central Uganda.

Rights • dignity • health • inclusion • socio-economic empowerment

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ADPHA Uganda at a glance

Foundedas a peer support initiative
2009
District Associationsin the network
10
Registered Membersacross South-Central Uganda
512
Community Peer Monitorsdocumenting access barriers
54

Our identity

Who we are, and what drives us

ADPHA Uganda is a disability-led organisation advancing the rights, dignity, health, inclusion and socio-economic empowerment of persons with disabilities, especially those living with HIV and people affected by TB.

From a peer support initiative founded in 2009, ADPHA has grown into a network of 10 district associations and 512 registered members across South-Central Uganda.

Persons with disabilities are leaders, advocates, decision-makers and active partners in designing, implementing and monitoring programmes.
NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US
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Vision

A society where all persons with disabilities realise their rights without discrimination in HIV/AIDS, SRHR, TB and other infectious diseases in service delivery and interventions.

Mission

To eliminate barriers to inclusive service delivery and reduce the drivers of HIV, poor sexual and reproductive health outcomes, TB and other infectious diseases among persons with disabilities.

Our work

Five strategic programme areas

An integrated approach connecting health, rights, rehabilitation, livelihoods and community accountability.

Our community-led approach

Community leadership is the engine of change

Sustainable change is strongest when communities are at the centre of decision-making.

  1. Step 01

    Identify

    Persons with disabilities and district associations identify priorities.

  2. Step 02

    Monitor

    Peer monitors document access barriers and service experiences.

  3. Step 03

    Engage

    Communities share feedback with providers and local government.

  4. Step 04

    Improve

    Evidence informs referrals, accountability and more responsive services.

Community-owned evidence • Stronger accountability • Services that respond to lived realities

Funding priorities

Where partnership and investment can go further

ADPHA is seeking further funding and technical collaboration to expand high-impact, disability-inclusive programming.

Our current financial supporters

With thanks for their continued partnership.

  1. Priority 1: Scale inclusive HIV, TB, malaria and community health outreach, referrals and accessibility monitoring.

  2. Priority 2: Expand SRHR, menstrual health and rights-based support, especially for women, girls and young people with high support needs.

  3. Priority 3: Increase rehabilitation, education support and youth empowerment for children and young persons with disabilities.

  4. Priority 4: Create more sustainable livelihood, savings and credit, financial literacy and income-generation opportunities.

  5. Priority 5: Develop community-led monitoring, disability rights advocacy, leadership and organisational strengthening.

Partnership & collaboration

Let’s build inclusive systems together

ADPHA welcomes strategic partnerships that turn community leadership into lasting change. Together, we can expand community-led models, improve inclusive service delivery and help ensure persons with disabilities are not left behind.

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