PPDR Uganda

PPDR Uganda PPDR Uganda is Refugee Led NGO that focuses on advocacy, education and livelihood PPDR is an independent, non-partisan and nonprofit human rights organization.

The organization People for Peace and Defence of Rights (PPDR Uganda) is a legally registered Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in Uganda. The organization addresses the entire range of human rights, civil and political as well as economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the international human rights conventions. The primary purpose was to address the question of refugee rights and most vulnerable people such as street children and homeless individuals

Meet Awa Micheline A passionate ECD teacher dedicated to shaping young minds and building confident futures. Through car...
19/04/2026

Meet Awa Micheline

A passionate ECD teacher dedicated to shaping young minds and building confident futures. Through care, creativity, and commitment, she inspires children to learn, grow, and believe in their potential every day.

At PPDR, we are proud to have educators like Awa who are changing lives one child at a time.

Today, we had a meaningful engagement with our partners from the NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), who held a meeti...
16/04/2026

Today, we had a meaningful engagement with our partners from the NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), who held a meeting with members of the refugee community to introduce and discuss the Spoke Centre initiative.

The session focused on explaining what the Spoke Centre is, how it will operate, and the important role it will play in addressing community challenges. A key highlight was the process of selecting a refugee representative who will work closely with local leaders, including LC I officials, to strengthen coordination and improve access to support and services.

This collaboration is a powerful step toward empowering refugees to be part of the solutions within their own communities, fostering trust, accountability, and stronger connections between refugees and local leadership.

This week, we had the privilege of supporting our community through the distribution of scholastic materials to children...
14/04/2026

This week, we had the privilege of supporting our community through the distribution of scholastic materials to children in our Early Childhood Development (ECD) program, as well as school-going and community children.
Through this initiative by People for Peace and Defense of Rights, we aim to reduce barriers to education and ensure that every child has the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
Access to basic learning materials is not just a necessity it is a step toward empowerment, confidence, and a brighter future. Seeing the joy and excitement on the children’s faces reminds us why this work matters.
We remain committed to supporting education and creating opportunities for every child in our community.

Meet SarahSarah is a young displaced woman from Sudan who completed Human-Centered Design (HCD) training at PPDR under ...
09/04/2026

Meet Sarah

Sarah is a young displaced woman from Sudan who completed Human-Centered Design (HCD) training at PPDR under the Power Project.

For years Sarah was running her small baby shop selling pampers, wipes, sanitary pads, toiletries, and other essentials. However, the business was struggling. Profits were low, expenses were high, and she often experienced losses that affected her confidence and her dreams

When she joined the Power Project training, Sarah learned how to manage her finances, track profits and expenses, brand naming and confidently pitch her business ideas. Instead of seeing her challenges as failure, she began to see them as lessons for growth.

Today, Sarah runs her Kesa’s Baby Boutique with confidence and clarity, making informed decisions and building a more sustainable future for herself.

Using the skills gained through the training, she is now exploring additional income opportunities like juice making to strengthen her business.

Small beginnings can grow into meaningful impact.
NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council

Yesterday, we held a powerful session with our self-help group of Sudanese refugee women, who gather every Thursday to l...
03/04/2026

Yesterday, we held a powerful session with our self-help group of Sudanese refugee women, who gather every Thursday to learn, share, and grow together.

Yesterday focus was on business registration, legal stay, and safe, lawful housing, supported by Refugee Led Organization Network (BEACON). We explored practical skills in budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, and small-scale investing—tools that empower women to make informed financial decisions and build sustainable livelihoods.

We also discussed the importance of business registration, helping women understand that registering a business makes their work legal, builds trust with customers, and allows them to access opportunities such as loans, partnerships, and training programs. Business registration also helps women grow from small informal businesses into stable and recognized enterprises.

Another important discussion focused on legal stay and documentation. We emphasized that having proper legal documents helps refugees move freely, access services such as health and education, open bank or mobile money accounts, sign rental agreements, and protect themselves from exploitation. Legal stay gives women security, confidence, and the ability to plan for their future.

We also talked about safe and lawful housing, including the importance of rental agreements, understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, avoiding illegal brokers, and living in safe environments. Lawful housing protects women and their families from eviction, exploitation, and unsafe living conditions.

Through shared experiences, the session highlighted the strength of unity, resilience, and community support. From managing daily expenses to planning for education, health, housing, and small businesses, these women are taking meaningful steps toward financial independence, stability, and dignity.

When women are equipped with financial knowledge, legal awareness, and business skills, they uplift not only themselves but their families and entire communities.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our partners for making this possible.
Informed communities create lasting change.

“Your Policy, Our Voices Matter!”

Yesterday, we engaged in a critical discussion at NRC with NIRA Authority on birth and death registration processes and ...
26/03/2026

Yesterday, we engaged in a critical discussion at NRC with NIRA Authority on birth and death registration processes and their importance for refugee communities in Kampala.
Key insights from the session:
• Birth and death registration begins with a notification record, followed by official certification.
• A birth certificate is issued to every child born in Uganda, including refugees.
• Refugee children born in Uganda are entitled to free birth certificates upon meeting required documentation.
• A birth certificate does not grant citizenship, but provides legal identity and protection.
• Registration plays a key role in preventing statelessness and ensuring access to essential services.
This initiative is a strong step toward strengthening inclusion, protection, and access to rights for refugee communities.
All thanks to all RLOs who showed up, and special appreciation to RELON for the support and collaboration.
Access to information empowers communities and sustainable justice begins with awareness.

Reliance Starts Here!”, and “Move Freely, Live Fully!

Today, we had the honor of hosting NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) together with European Civil Protection and Humanitar...
19/03/2026

Today, we had the honor of hosting NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) together with European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations ECHO team, and partners creating an important space for dialogue on advocacy and access to essential services.

The discussion focused on the implementation of the ECHO funded project ( ICLA), what is happening on the ground what has been achieved, what gaps still exist, and what more needs to be done to ensure refugees and host communities can access critical services such as healthcare, education, legal support, and livelihoods.

A key highlight of the session was hearing directly from beneficiaries. Their testimonies reflected real experiences how access to better services in urban areas like Kampala influences movement from settlements, and how reduced food rations, limited land, and the search for employment continue to shape refugee decisions.

We also explored:
• The growing shift from settlements to urban areas in search of opportunities and better services
• The importance of community networks in supporting new arrivals
• The role of information sharing through local leaders and digital platforms like WhatsApp
• Sustainable approaches such as training community paralegals and empowering refugee leaders

One powerful takeaway is that sustainability begins with empowering communities with knowledge. When refugees understand their rights and available services, they become agents of change supporting one another and strengthening resilience within their communities.

These conversations are not just discussions they are steps toward building inclusive systems that work for both refugees and host communities.

Together, through partnership and community led solutions, we continue to move forward.

This week, under the the (BEACON Project ) funded by Refugee Led Organization Network , we conducted a session creatin...
18/03/2026

This week, under the the (BEACON Project ) funded by Refugee Led Organization Network , we conducted a session creating space for meaningful conversations and practical learning as refugees explored Access to Essential Services and gained a deeper understanding of employment rights.

From navigating healthcare systems to understanding workplace procedures, participants walked away with knowledge that supports independence and informed decision-making in their daily lives.

These spaces are more than trainings they are platforms for connection, awareness, and empowerment. When individuals understand their rights and the systems around them, they are better equipped to build stable, dignified futures.

Informed communities create lasting change.

“Your Policy, Our Voices Matter!”

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Our Livelihood Program goes beyond skills. Hairdressing sessions spark creativity, practical business lessons empower re...
16/03/2026

Our Livelihood Program goes beyond skills. Hairdressing sessions spark creativity, practical business lessons empower refugees to turn passion into profit, and mental wellness is always part of the journey. Learning today, leading tomorrow!

Strong women build strong communities. Today and every day, we celebrate the courage, leadership, and impact of women sh...
08/03/2026

Strong women build strong communities. Today and every day, we celebrate the courage, leadership, and impact of women shaping a better future. Happy International Women’s Day.

05/03/2026

Meet Shadia Khamis

Shadia Khamis, a student at PPDR under the POWER Project, turned learning into innovation. Through the training, she gained skills in problem solving, research, and developing business ideas.

Inspired to address common health challenges in her community, Shadia created Herbacure Syrup, a herbal remedy designed to help relieve cough and flu. Alongside this, she also started a crochet business, using her creativity to produce handmade items and generate income.

Shadia’s journey shows how knowledge, creativity, and determination can turn ideas into meaningful solutions and sustainable livelihoods.

03/03/2026

Meet Suzan

She once feared what crawled in the dark.
Now she controls it with confidence.

Suzan Elijah Awan turned a common community struggle into a professional solution. What disturbed homes became her purpose. What many ignored, she mastered.

This is what happens when courage meets responsibility.

For years, Suzan watched her families suffer from bedbugs, cockroaches, mosquitoes, Children couldn’t sleep peacefully. Homes felt unsafe. were more than inconvenience they were a threat to health and dignity.

She saw the problem closely. And she decided to respond.

But her journey was not instant.

Starting a spray that can kill bugs required more than passion. It required learning, discipline, so she had about the program which was happening at PPDR so joined the power project training
Suzan invested time in understanding:
What Human-Centered Design (HCD) is?

What I learned through this training
• Proper chemical handling and environmental safety
• Customer service and business management Team work, collaboration, Identifying problems and designing practical solutions through HCD
• Budgeting and planning for sustainability

With limited resources but a clear vision, she began offering services door to door. One home. One office. One satisfied client at a time.

What started small grew steadily.

Today:
• She runs Bugkiller Professional
• Provides fumigation for homes and offices
• Controls bedbugs, cockroaches, mosquitoes,
• Promotes sanitation awareness in her community
• Creates income opportunities through her growing project

But beyond the service, the transformation has been personal.

In her own words:

“I used to see pests as a problem in my community. Now I see them as the reason I discovered my strength. Through Bugkiller Professional, I don’t just eliminate insects I restore peace in homes. I am proud to protect my community.”

Suzan’s journey reminds us that entrepreneurship is not only about profit it is about protection, leadership, and creating safer spaces.

When determination meets action, impact is inevitable.

Address

Makindye, Kibuye/Salama Road, Off Bogere Close
Kampala
23904,KAMPALA

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+256777318677

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