NGOs in Uganda
Verified NGO contacts and profiles in Uganda, published in the printed and electronic NGOs Eastern Africa Directory.
NGO directory for Uganda
Uganda has one of the most active community development sectors in Eastern Africa, with organisations working on refugee support, health, education, agriculture and livelihoods in every region of the country. The NGOs Eastern Africa Directory lists Ugandan organisations with the contacts, location details and programme descriptions that donors, corporates and government partners need in order to make a confident first approach.
- Capital and hub
- Kampala
- Cities covered
- Kampala, Gulu, Mbale, Mbarara, Jinja, Arua, Lira, Fort Portal
- Most listed sectors
- Refugee support, health, education, agriculture, water and sanitation
- Directory format
- Printed book plus electronic edition with search
A sector shaped by displacement, health and agriculture
Uganda is unusual in Eastern Africa because of the scale of its humanitarian caseload. Districts in the north and west host very large refugee settlements, and the organisations working there often deliver services that would otherwise fall to local government: primary health care, water points, primary education, protection and livelihood training.
Alongside them are long-established Ugandan organisations working on maternal health, HIV and malaria programmes, agricultural extension, savings groups and environmental protection. Because so much of this work happens outside Kampala, visibility is a persistent problem, and the organisations that get found are usually the ones with a strong online presence or a well-connected board.
What we publish for Ugandan organisations
Each Ugandan entry carries the organisation name, physical and postal address, telephone numbers, email, website and social media where available, the districts and regions of operation, the sectors and programme areas covered, and a profile describing mission, current activities and partnerships.
Where an organisation works in a specific area such as refugee livelihoods, child protection, disability inclusion or climate-resilient agriculture, that detail sits inside the profile rather than being flattened into a single category label. That is what lets a reader shortlist partners accurately and what makes the printed directory work as a practical reference book.
Common searches from Ugandan and international users
Ugandan organisations most often look for donors, corporate partners and volunteers. International users search for implementing partners, for local offices of organisations they already know, and for sector-specific groups such as health NGOs in Uganda or agriculture and food security organisations in Uganda.
Location searches matter just as much: NGOs in Kampala, Gulu, Mbale or Mbarara, and NGOs working in the refugee-hosting districts of West Nile and the south west. This page and the directory entries behind it are written to answer those searches with Uganda-specific information rather than generic regional copy.
Getting your Ugandan organisation listed
Submit your organisation through the add your NGO form and our team will confirm the details with you. You can start with a basic community entry at no cost, or choose a quarter, half or full page profile if you want a larger presence with photographs and partner logos.
Businesses and development organisations can also take advertising space beside the listings. Because the directory is published every year in printed and electronic form, a listing keeps working long after it is placed, reaching readers in donor offices, embassies, corporate CSR departments, universities and district offices.
NGOs in Uganda by sector
Most readers search by sector rather than by organisation name. These pages cover the strongest sectors in Uganda, with the locations and programme areas recorded for each.
Next steps for Uganda
List an organisation or advertise in Uganda
Frequently asked questions about NGOs in Uganda
Where can I find a verified list of NGOs in Uganda?
The NGOs Eastern Africa Directory publishes Ugandan NGO contacts and profiles in a printed book and a searchable electronic edition. This page summarises the sectors and locations covered and links to the order and listing forms.
Are NGOs working in Uganda's refugee settlements included?
Yes. Organisations working in the refugee-hosting districts, including those delivering health, education, water, protection and livelihood programmes, are listed with their districts of operation shown in the profile.
Can a Ugandan business advertise in the directory?
Yes. Businesses and development organisations can take advertising space alongside the NGO listings. Contact us with the placement you are interested in and we will send available sizes and rates.
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