About SDU
A community-driven movement advancing inclusion for persons with disabilities in Ntungamo District, Uganda.
Experience
That Shaped Leadership
Born deaf, Betty Kyogabirwe grew up navigating communication barriers, exclusion and limited access to opportunity. While many questioned her potential, her resilience and her mother's support shaped a different vision — one where disability does not define ability.
While studying at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, she connected with other students with disabilities and recognized a shared reality. That insight sparked a mission.
In 2019, she returned to Ntungamo and founded Support Disabled Uganda (SDU) — starting with no funding, but a clear purpose: to amplify voices, restore dignity and expand opportunity. Today, SDU has grown into a trusted organisation reaching thousands.
"At SDU, advocacy comes first — because without a voice, nothing else can follow."
About SDU
Support Disabled Uganda (SDU) is a community-driven organisation advancing inclusion for persons with disabilities in Ntungamo District. Founded in 2019, SDU delivers integrated programmes across education, livelihoods, health and advocacy — combining direct support with systems strengthening.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Vision
A society where persons with disabilities have equal opportunities, dignity and the ability to lead fulfilling lives.
Our Mission
To improve quality of life through skills, knowledge and inclusive engagement.
Our Goal
To improve the well-being of disadvantaged persons with disabilities, orphans and other vulnerable children and adults within Ntungamo district and beyond.
Core Values
Empathy
Transparency
Accountability
Democracy
Integrity
What We Do
Inclusive Education
Access and success for learners with disabilities. SDU covers school fees, scholastic materials, and builds school capacity through teacher training and inclusive practices.
Livelihood Support
VSLA savings groups, piggery and livestock projects, financial literacy training, and seed funding — turning dependency into growing enterprise.
Health & Advocacy
Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) bridges communities and health facilities — ensuring patient voices, especially PWDs, are heard and acted upon.
Community Engagement
Sensitization campaigns, peer support networks, and family engagement to shift mindsets and reduce stigma around disability.
Capacity Building
Training individuals, community groups, and institutions to build systems that sustain inclusion long after SDU's direct involvement.
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