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National Network
for Older Persons
of Uganda

Women and Elderly Development Concern
- Registration details

Organisation: Women and Elderly Development Concern
Region: Central
Geographical coverage: Wakiso/Nangaba/Kasangati
Postal address: Po box 19003
Address: Kasangati dispensary/health centre
Contact - person Nakafeero Jussye
Contact - title  Chairperson
Contact - telephone: 0751- 049750
Contact - mobile: 0712- 2376086
Contact - email:

wedevtconcern-at-yahoo.com

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Vision: Serving the marginalised groups to attain approved life standards through partnerships with shareholders in lobbying, advocacy and provision of daily life humanitarian needs
Purpose/objectives:
  1. Identify the magnitude of the needs of the members of the organisation
  2. Give way for better developement plans for the community
  3. Coordinate the share holders well wishers and donors for address and redress
  4. Poverty eradication among target groups
  5. Sensitise the community on health issues
  6. Sensitise the community on environment protection
  7. Cater for welfare of vulnerable groups 
Background: The organisation strated in 2007 in Hangabo sub-county as a small unit. It has now grown to the extent of inviting different people to visit its work. It is now standing with 500 elders and numbers are increasing every day.    
NGO registration: Yes No: 92319
Main activities:
  • mobilisation and sensitisation of older persons
  • distribution of materials
  • income generating projects
  • school subsidy for orphan grandchildren
  • vocational training for youth of grandparents
  • house repairs for older persons
  • defending legal rights of older persons
  • giving small loans for farmers
  • giving school fees loans
Priorities for the future: Old age package monthly - not a pension for those who did not have jobs with Government.