PPDR Uganda

Meet Awa Micheline

A passionate ECD teacher dedicated to shaping young minds and building confident futures. Through care, creativity, and commitment, she inspires children to learn, grow, and believe in their potential every day.

At PPDR, we are proud to have educators like Awa who are changing lives one child at a time.

This week, we had the privilege of supporting our community through the distribution of scholastic materials to children in our Early Childhood Development (ECD) program, as well as school-going and community children.
Through this initiative by People for Peace and Defense of Rights, we aim to reduce barriers to education and ensure that every child has the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
Access to basic learning materials is not just a necessity it is a step toward empowerment, confidence, and a brighter future. Seeing the joy and excitement on the children’s faces reminds us why this work matters.
We remain committed to supporting education and creating opportunities for every child in our community.

Yesterday, we engaged in a critical discussion at NRC with NIRA Authority on birth and death registration processes and their importance for refugee communities in Kampala.
Key insights from the session:
• Birth and death registration begins with a notification record, followed by official certification.
• A birth certificate is issued to every child born in Uganda, including refugees.
• Refugee children born in Uganda are entitled to free birth certificates upon meeting required documentation.
• A birth certificate does not grant citizenship, but provides legal identity and protection.
• Registration plays a key role in preventing statelessness and ensuring access to essential services.
This initiative is a strong step toward strengthening inclusion, protection, and access to rights for refugee communities.
All thanks to all RLOs who showed up, and special appreciation to RELON for the support and collaboration.
Access to information empowers communities and sustainable justice begins with awareness.

Reliance Starts Here!”, and “Move Freely, Live Fully!

Our Livelihood Program goes beyond skills. Hairdressing sessions spark creativity, practical business lessons empower refugees to turn passion into profit, and mental wellness is always part of the journey. Learning today, leading tomorrow!