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Uganda National Association of Cerebral palsy (UNAC)

Uganda National Association of Cerebral palsy (UNAC) is a growing umbrella organisation of persons with Cerebral palsy (CP) in Uganda established in 2013 to advocate for the rights of persons with CP. UNAC is legally registered with NGO board a government organ that is charged with registration and monitoring the operations of NGOs in Uganda. UNAC provides a strong voice for a common cause, particularly to defend, protect and promote the rights and advocate for equal opportunity for people with Cerebral palsy in Uganda. UNAC’s programs includes: Identification and mobilization of persons with cerebral palsy and their parents/care givers, Capacity building, Economic empowerment, lobbing and advocacy, Networking, community rehabilitation, collaboration and resource mobilization. The membership of UNAC comprises of people with CP and parents/care givers of children with CP. UNAC has so far established four regional structures with interim executive committees leading to membership structures.

Mission

UNAC’s Mission is empowering persons with CP to advocate
for their rights and participate in inclusive sustainable development initiatives.

Vision

 Persons with CP in Uganda living a better-quality life.

UNAC MAJOR OBJECTIVE

PROGRAM AREAS

Institutional Capacity strengthening

Institutional Capacity strengthening

The capacity of UNAC to deliver high quality services to her membership persons strengthened. UNAC has adequate finances for planned undertaking programs

Advocate for access to social Services

Advocate for access to social Services

Increased access to education for persons with Cerebral palsy in UNAC operation areas. Improved health for persons with Cerebral palsy in UNAC operation areas’

Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment

Capacity of Persons with Cerebral palsy to engage in income generating activities strengthened.  Entrepreneurship and employment skills among persons with CP in UNAC operation areas enhanced.

Human Rights promotion

Human Rights promotion

Increased awareness and advocacy about the rights of persons with CP in UNAC operation areas. Violation of rights of persons with CP in UNAC operation areas reduced.
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