Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Uganda
Browse 16 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in Uganda. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 16 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- COCOMNETUKampala, UgandaDemocracy & Civil society · Community development
- UCOBACKampala, UgandaHuman rights · Children & Youth +4 more

- DefendDefendersKampala, UgandaHuman rights · Democracy & Civil society

- Civic Advisory HubKampala, UgandaDemocracy & Civil society · Human rights

- APAfrican Platform on Access to Information CampaignKampala, UgandaHuman rights · Democracy & Civil society
- AFAfricanDefendersKampala, UgandaHuman rights · Democracy & Civil society
- AFAgency for Community Empowerment (AFCE) UgandaNebbi, UgandaCommunity development · Poverty & Hunger +8 more
- Restless DevelopmentLondon, United KingdomChildren & Youth · Education +4 more

- NFNetwork for Active CitizensKampala, UgandaCommunity development · Children & Youth +2 more
- UKUganda Kolping SocietyHoima, UgandaCommunity development · Poverty & Hunger +5 more
- TITransparency International UgandaNtinda, Kampala, UgandaDemocracy & Civil society · Justice & Legal aid +3 more
- CIPESAKampala, UgandaDemocracy & Civil society · Human rights

Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Uganda at a glance
Of the 16 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Uganda, the most common cause areas are Environment & Climate (50%), Community development (44%) and Human rights (44%).
Cause areas
- Environment & Climate50%
- Community development44%
- Human rights44%
- Gender equality31%
- Employment & Skills31%
Organisation types
- NGO69%
- Network or umbrella19%
Beneficiaries
- Communities63%
- Youth50%
- Women & Girls44%
- People in poverty31%
- People with disabilities25%
Funding sources
- Grants19%
- EU funding13%
Top cities
- Kampala63%
- Nebbi13%
Size
- 11-50 employees6%
Key facts
- 2000 is the median founding year
- 6% say donations are tax-deductible
- 13% publish a charity number
- 81% name their programmes
- 6% invite volunteers
Figures from all 16 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.
Other causes
📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples