Umbrella Cerebral palsy Network Association (UCPNA)

Umbrella Cerebral palsy Network Association (UCPNA) is a growing umbrella organisation of persons with Cerebral palsy (CP) in Uganda established in 2013 to advocate for the rights of persons with CP. UCPNA is legally registered with NGO board a government organ that is charged with registration and monitoring the operations of NGOs in Uganda. UCPNA provides a strong voice for a common cause, particularly to defend, protect and promote the rights and advocate for equal opportunity for people with Cerebral palsy in Uganda. UCPNA’s programs includes: Identification and mobilization of persons with cerebral palsy and their parents/care givers, Capacity building, Economic empowerment, lobbing and advocacy, Networking, community rehabilitation, collaboration and resource mobilization. The membership of UCPNA comprises of people with CP and parents/care givers of children with CP. UCPNA has so far established four regional structures with interim executive committees leading to membership structures.

Mission

Empowering persons with cerebral palsy to advocate for their and participate in inclusive sustainable development initiatives.

Vision

Persons with CP in Uganda living a better-quality life.

UCPNA MAJOR OBJECTIVE

Identification and mobilization of persons with Cerebral palsy and their parents/care givers to form regional, district and grass root structures
Public awareness on the needs and rights of people with Cerebral palsy.
Advocate for equal access to opportunities for people with cerebral palsy in government and NGOs programs in Uganda
Mobilize resources for UCPNA programs

PROGRAM AREAS

Institutional Capacity strengthening

The capacity of UCPNA to deliver high quality services to her membership persons strengthened. UCPNA has adequate finances for planned undertaking programs

Advocate for access to social Services

Increased access to education for persons with Cerebral palsy in UCPNA operation areas. Improved health for persons with Cerebral palsy in UCPNA operation areas’

Economic Empowerment

Capacity of Persons with Cerebral palsy to engage in income generating activities strengthened. Entrepreneurship and employment skills among persons with CP in UCPNA operation areas enhanced.

Human Rights promotion

Increased awareness and advocacy about the rights of persons with CP in UCPNA operation areas. Violation of rights of persons with CP in UCPNA operation areas reduced.