FPAD DWARFISM UGANDA

creating awareness, lobbying and advocating for the rights of persons affected by Dwarfism

FOUNDATION OF PERSONS AFFECTED BY DWARFISM-UGANDA (FPAD-U)

Foundation of Persons affected by Dwarfism-Uganda (FPAD-U) is a member based non-governmental and non-profit making Organization legally registered under the companies act and by the NGO Board with the aim of creating awareness, lobbying and advocating for the rights of persons affected by Dwarfism within the society basing on both domestic and national Human Rights instrument.

OUR THEMATIC AREAS

MOBILISATION AND SENSITISATION

Mobilization of members across the country thereby creating a unified voice.

EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

Of public, parents and caretakers; about the causes & management of dwarfism condition.

RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY

For our rights basing on the CRPD and int. legal Human rights instruments.

Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment and advocating for Government livelihood programs.

about dwarfism - medical information

Dwarfism is a medical condition that lead to short Stature as a category of Disability. In Countries all round the world, persons affected by dwarfism still face social and physical barriers that can stand in the way of choices and opportunities.

NEWS AND FEATURES