Lamicare DRO Uganda — Advancing Disability Rights & Dignity
Lamicare DRO Uganda · Est. Wakiso

A society where every person with a disability is recognized, valued, and empowered.

We uphold dignity through robust advocacy, challenge stigma, and build inclusive communities across Uganda.

500+
Persons reached
120+
Leaders trained
80+
In programmes
25+
Partners
Disability is not a barrier — it is part of human diversity. We work alongside persons with disabilities to break down barriers, advocate for rights, and build communities where everyone belongs.
Our Manifesto
Empowerment and digital inclusion
5 values
Guiding every action
Who We Are

Community-rooted. Rights-driven. Led by lived experience.

LAMICARE DRO Uganda is a non-governmental, non-profit, community-based organization operating in Uganda — born from a collective vision of a society where every person with a disability is recognized, valued, and empowered to live with dignity and full participation.

We are guided by dignity, inclusion, accountability, courage, and justice. We hold ourselves to rigorous standards — independent audits, zero tolerance for corruption, and robust data privacy — because trust is earned.

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Our Impact

Numbers that speak to lives changed.

Every figure reflects dignity restored, skills built, and communities opened to persons with disabilities.

500+
Persons with disabilities reached through advocacy & awareness
120+
Leaders trained in mentorship & community influence
80+
Participants in inclusive education & livelihood pathways
25+
Partner organisations & community structures engaged
How We Work

Our approach.

True change comes from centring the voices and leadership of persons with disabilities.

01

Leadership by Experience

Significant representation of persons with disabilities on our Board of Directors reflects our commitment to authentic, lived leadership.

02

Transparency & Accountability

Rigorous financial management, independent audits, zero tolerance for corruption, and robust data privacy policies.

03

Community-Driven

We partner with grassroots advocates, professional experts, critical friends, donors and media allies to amplify impact.

The Sound of Opportunity — hearing screening in Kakiri Town Council
Featured Story
On World Hearing Day we chose clinical action — identifying 26 "silent" barriers in a single day in Kakiri Town Council.
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The Sound of Opportunity
Impact story · Wakiso District
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Guiding Principles

Our core values.

01

Dignity

Recognizing the inherent value of every person, ensuring respect, honour and autonomy.

02

Inclusion

Creating environments where persons with disabilities fully participate in all aspects of society.

03

Accountability

Holding ourselves and others responsible for upholding rights and dignity.

04

Courage

Standing up for rights and dignity, even when it is difficult or unpopular.

05

Justice

Working toward equitable access to resources, opportunities and remedies.

Partners & Donors

Trusted by organisations that share our mission

The LEGO Foundation
Office of the Prime Minister Uganda
AHAC
South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission
Save the Children
War Child
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Uganda
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Oxfam

Dignity is not a favour. It's a right.

Your gift powers advocacy, inclusive education, and livelihoods for persons with disabilities across Uganda.