National Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights in Uganda

The National Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights in Uganda (NAFODU) is a civic, non-partisan, not-for-profit non-governmental organization registered under Uganda's Non-Governmental Organization Registration statute. It was formed in 2000 by a group of youth to promote human rights in the Kabale district of Uganda. Over the past decade, its geographical scope has expanded, and NAFODU now implements projects in the western, eastern, central, and northern regions of the country. The organization's mission is to promote and strengthen democracy, human rights, good governance, and development in Uganda through capacity building, empowerment, grantmaking, training, and information dissemination. Its vision is a democratic Uganda where government is accountable to its citizens and all citizens freely and willingly participate in social, political, and economic affairs. NAFODU's goal is to promote justice, peace, human rights, democracy, and good governance. Key program areas include community media, justice and peace, and human rights. Through its community media program, NAFODU supports the establishment of networks and coalitions of journalists, providing opportunities for journalists to network and avoid threats and risks. Its justice and peace program supports human rights and peace groups with grants for small-scale community projects that protect and promote children's and women's rights. The human rights program organizes activities to raise human rights awareness and practice among citizens of Uganda and beyond. NAFODU is headquartered at Plot 6 Bwankosya Road in Kabale, Uganda. It operates as a non-profit entity and is not listed on any stock exchange.

The National Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights in Uganda (NAFODU) was formed in 2000 by a group of youth to promote human rights in the Kabale district of Uganda. Registered under the Non-Governmental Organization Registration statute of Uganda, it began as a local initiative. Over the past ten years, its geographical scope has expanded, and NAFODU now implements projects in the western, eastern, central, and northern regions of the country. The organization has been active since 2000, with direct project beneficiaries since that year and people trained on human rights since 2005. It continues to operate as a civic, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization.

• 2019

  Awarded small grants to community-based groups.

• 2005

  Began training people on human rights.

• 2000

  Founded by a group of youth in Kabale district to promote human rights.

Non-partisan, not-for-profit human rights and democracy organization

1. 1NAFODU | Power and Freedom to the Peoplenafodu.or.ug
2. 2National Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights in Ugandawikidata.org