A community where the rights of people with disabilities are cherished.
LUDDWA brings together women, children and men with disabilities across Luwero District to advocate for inclusion, build skills, and reduce stigma, abuse and gender-based violence.
— a LUDDWA member addressing her group —
An umbrella for every woman, man and child with a disability in Luwero.
Luwero District Disabled Women's Association (LUDDWA) is an umbrella of groups spanning the 13 lower local governments of Luwero District for women with disabilities.
LUDDWA was formed and registered in 2015 by the Luwero District Local Government Department of Community Services, under registration number CD-202. Our offices are located at Luwero Hospital.
We work to build the capacities of women, children and men with disabilities in Luwero District — reducing discrimination, gender-based violence, and other forms of abuse and stigma faced by persons with disabilities.
Our Vision
A community where the rights of people with disabilities are cherished.
Our Mission
To bring together all people with disabilities in Luwero District, to advocate for their inclusion in social and economic development, and for the reduction of abuse of their rights in all its forms — enhancing development among persons with disabilities.
Eight objectives guide everything LUDDWA does.
Rights & self-determinationSensitise girls and women with disabilities about their civil and human rights, so they can make their own decisions on sexuality and pregnancy.
Skills partnershipsWork with organisations and institutions with similar objectives to train women and girls in different skills.
Changing attitudesCreate awareness on the needs, limitations, potential and rights of women and girls with disabilities, to change negative societal attitudes.
Collective organisingMobilise persons with disabilities to form groups and organisations for collective social action.
Unity among membersPromote unity among members across all 13 lower local governments.
Resource mobilisationLobby for funds from government and other development partners to achieve LUDDWA's vision, mission and objectives.
A saving cultureCultivate a saving culture among members through the establishment of Village Saving and Loans Associations.
Whatever it takesUndertake any other activity deemed appropriate to further the vision, mission and objectives of the Association.
What LUDDWA does, every week, in every sub-county.
Income-generating activities
Starting up small enterprises with group members to build household income.
Savings
Helping members build a habit of saving, together, for the long term.
Capacity building
Ongoing training so members can lead, earn and advocate for themselves.
Community awareness
Raising awareness on the rights and issues affecting persons with disabilities.
Advocacy & lobbying
Pushing for the development of members and the Association at every level.
LUDDWA collaborates with development partners who share our goals.
Moments from LUDDWA's work in Luwero District.
Help LUDDWA reach every sub-county in Luwero District.
Mobility devices, skills training and Village Saving and Loans Associations all start with support from people like you. Partner with us, volunteer, or make a contribution.
Visit, write, or call our offices.
LUDDWA Offices, Luwero Hospital
Luwero District, Uganda
info@luddwa.org
+256 000 000 000
CD-202, Luwero District Local Government