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Concerns of Professional Disabled in Uganda

Organization Description: 

Concerns of Professional Disabled in Uganda (COPD) is an indigenous, Non-Governmental Organisation formed by people with disabilities and those concerned by the problems faced by people with disabilities. The organisation was formed in July 2002. It was legally registered with Kampala City Council in September 2002, Reg. No. LUB/080 and also registered with Uganda National NGO Board in 2010, Reg. No. S.5914/4173. The primary focus of COPD is to empower, support and encourage people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups to be able to respond to their own problems for social and economic development.

Location: 
P.o Box 14385 Mengo
Kampala, 00256
Uganda
Map: 
Mission Statement: 

1.1 COPD Vision
Persons with disability and other vulnerable groups able to enjoy their rights, fulfill their responsibilities and obligations and fully participate in society.

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
No
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Domestic Short Term Missions
General Short Term Missions
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
Length of Trip: 
3 to 5 months
Denominational Affiliation: 
Evangelical
State/Province: 
Africa
Region: 
Eastern Africa
Africa
Country: 
Uganda
Skills: 
Deaf Ministry
Social Worker
Teacher / Trainer
Service Area: 
Children and Youth Ministry
Social Services
Education
Disabilities Ministry
Teaching
Social Work
Directly Serving People
Program Types: 
Rehabilitation Program
Volunteer Information: 
Great for Christians
Great for Kids
Organization Membership Type: 
Parachurch