Human rights non-profits in Uganda
Browse 19 human rights NGOs and advocacy organisations in Uganda. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 19 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- Women Rights Initiative (WORI)Jinja, UgandaGender equality · Human rights +4 more

- LALand and Equity Movement in UgandaKampala, UgandaHuman rights · Community development
- CECERESAVKampala, UgandaGender equality · Health +1 more
- 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
- CKCaritas KampalaKampala, UgandaPoverty & Hunger · Community development +5 more
- African Prisons ProjectLondon, United KingdomJustice & Legal aid · Human rights +1 more
- EKEastern Kids UgandaKampala, UgandaChildren & Youth · Education +5 more
- UNUNCPArua City, UgandaCommunity development · Children & Youth +7 more
Human rights non-profits in Uganda at a glance
Of the 19 Human rights non-profits in Uganda, the most common cause areas are Gender equality (44%), Community development (44%) and Health (39%).
Cause areas
- Gender equality44%
- Community development44%
- Health39%
- Democracy & Civil society39%
- Environment & Climate33%
Organisation types
- NGO72%
- Network or umbrella11%
Beneficiaries
- Communities61%
- Women & Girls56%
- Youth50%
- Children44%
- People in poverty22%
Funding sources
- Grants17%
Top cities
- Kampala72%
Size
- 11-50 employees6%
Key facts
- 2006 is the median founding year
- 11% publish a charity number
- 89% name their programmes
- 11% invite volunteers
Figures from a sample of 18 of the 19 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
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