Empowering Persons with Disabilities to Build Better Lives
We are a community-driven initiative supporting people with disabilities in Kampala and surrounding areas through economic empowerment, advocacy, and inclusive development programs.
1,000+ lives touched since 2022
"JOSUDDI didn't just give me money — they gave me knowledge and confidence."
— Juliet, Poultry farmer
85%
Business
survival rate
What We Do
Our programs are designed to empower PWDs and create lasting community change.
Savings Groups (VSLAs)
We mobilize people with disabilities into self-help groups where members save weekly, access revolving loans, and grow their financial independence together.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurship Support
We nurture the culture of entrepreneurship among PWDs by providing training, mentorship, and access to capital to help PWDs start and grow their own businesses.
Learn MoreAdvocacy & Awareness
We advocate for the rights, inclusion, and dignity of Persons with Disabilities in Uganda — shifting community mindsets, engaging local governments, and empowering PWDs to participate fully in social and economic life.
Learn MoreDisability Support
We work to safeguard vulnerable individuals by providing assistive devices and directing assistance with healthcare, education, and livelihood support.
Learn MoreOur Impact in Numbers
Every number represents a life changed, a family uplifted, a community transformed.
Beneficiaries Served
and growing every month
Communities Reached
across Kampala, Mukono & Wakiso
Active Members
Women leading the majority
Years of Impact
of sustained change
Stories of Change
Behind every number is a person who was once told their disability was a limitation. These are the stories of those who proved otherwise.
EntrepreneurshipDisability is not inability. I just needed an opportunity and support to prove myself.
John Ssempijja
A young man with a hearing impairment, John struggled to find employment until he gained business skills and support through the initiative. Today, he runs a growing phone accessories business and earns a stable income
Read Full StoryAdvocacyI used to feel invisible. Now I speak at community meetings and people listen.
David Ssemwogerere
David became a peer advocate after JOSUDDI's training and has since influenced inclusion in different communities.
Read Full StorySavings GroupsThe VSLA group is my family. We save together, grow together.
Margaret Kizza
Margaret leads her VSLA group of 15 women, collectively saving over UGX 6M in one year.
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Organizations We Work With
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