National Union for the Disabled People of Uganda (NUDIPU) on Wednesday held 21st March 2018 held a fundraising dinner to help the disabled people get devices to use in their daily lives.
This move comes after learning of the so many difficulties and challenges faced by the disabled in the country foristance those that can’t hear, walk properly, the blind, among other vulnerable groups and this is aimed at helping them attain devices that can help them compete with life and everyday lifestyle.
Over UGX500M is needed to ship these devices so NUDIPU under it’s good will ambassador, Ugandan Hip-hop Artiste Navio and the CEO for the organisation have ventured in full efforts in abid to reach the milestone for the good cause.
Speaking at the Fundraising Dinner, NUDIPU head, Mr Edson Ngirabakunzi, said ‘’We are advocating for the rights of the disabled citizens of Uganda and NUDIPU is an organisation has seen the conditions of these people fairly improve from where we started. Approximately 12.4% of Ugandans are persons with disabilities meaning 6 Million Ugandans are disabled and they need to live independently, go to school, get jobs and are able to support themselves though this at times becomes a big challenge that we are here to battle’’
National Union for the Disabled People of Uganda (NUDIPU) started as measure to curb down challenges that are faced by the disabled in Uganda.
