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  • Empowering Persons with Disabilities in the Buganda Kingdom

    Welcome to Buganda Disabled Union (BUDU), a kingdom-affiliated Disabled Persons’ Organization (DPO) dedicated to promoting the rights, inclusion, and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWDs) within Buganda Kingdom’s governance and development structures.

    BUDU

  • Buganda Disabled Union's Vision

    A Buganda Kingdom where persons with disabilities are fully included, economically empowered, and actively participate in cultural, social, and economic life.

    BUDU

Established in 2010 and officially registered in 2014, BUDU was created to bridge the gap between PWDs and Buganda Kingdom’s transformative initiatives by ensuring that disability inclusion is a key component of the kingdom’s economic, social, and cultural programs.

We work closely with Buganda Kingdom Government, local leaders, and partners to create equal opportunities for PWDs in education, business, employment, and cultural participation.

BUDU

Our Impact

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Over 220 young PWDs trained in agribusiness through the "Look at My Garden Grow" project.

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Established disability committees in four counties of Buganda Kingdom.

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Partnered with Buganda Kingdom’s Ministry of Gender, local governments, and Bukalasa Agricultural College..

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Advocated for inclusive policies and disability-friendly cultural events.

Our Programs

Disability Rights & Advocacy

BUDU works to ensure equal rights and opportunities for PWDs

Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

We promote financial independence among PWDs

Capacity Building & Community Awareness

Our training and mentorship programs empower PWDs and their families

Success Stories

Meet Namwanje Justine

Justine, a young woman with a disability, joined the "Look at My Garden Grow" program. Today, she grows and sells vegetables, earning a steady income and supporting her family.

"BUDU changed my life. I now have food and an income!"