Every Person Counts.
Every Voice Matters.
We work side by side with persons with disabilities in Ntungamo District to open doors to education, income, healthcare and a voice in their community.
From Silence
to a Movement
In 2019, Betty Kyogabirwe — born deaf and no stranger to exclusion — returned to Ntungamo with no funding but a clear purpose: to amplify voices, restore dignity, and expand opportunity for persons with disabilities.
What began as a response to exclusion has grown into a trusted, community-led movement delivering measurable change across livelihoods, education, health, and advocacy.
"At SDU, advocacy comes first — because without a voice, nothing else can follow."
Our Program Areas
Five programmes that work together, so no one is left behind.
Inclusive Education
Ensuring children with disabilities have access to quality education and supportive learning environments.
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Livelihoods Support
Empowering persons with disabilities through income-generating activities, savings groups, and financial literacy training.
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Health & Advocacy
Strengthening health systems and advocating for accessible healthcare services for persons with disabilities.
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Community Engagement
Reducing stigma and building inclusive communities through sensitization, advocacy, and community dialogue.
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Capacity Building
Strengthening the capabilities of individuals, groups, and institutions to create lasting systemic change.
Learn moreStories of Change
Real people. Real change. Straight from Ntungamo District.
From Silence to a Movement
Betty Kyogabirwe
Betty Kyogabirwe was born deaf, and knew exclusion first-hand. In 2019 she turned that experience into a movement for persons with disabilities in Ntungamo.
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A Seed of Change
Christine Nagaba
A group of women and men with disabilities in Lugazi started their own savings group, and a few piglets are changing what the future looks like.
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Patients Find Their Voice
Charles Tumwiine
Patients at Itojo Hospital now have a say in how care is delivered, thanks to community monitors like Charles Tumwiine.
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From Exclusion to Opportunity
Maureen Katusiime
At 16, Maureen Katusiime is thriving at Butanoga Primary School and sometimes tops her class. It was not always that way.
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Where Patient Feedback Meets Care
Sr. Tabitha Tasiima
As Senior Nursing Officer at Itojo Hospital, Sr. Tabitha Tasiima sits where patient feedback meets service delivery, and where small changes make care better for persons with disabilities.
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A School That Makes Room for Every Learner
Reuben Muramuzi
At Butanoga Primary School, Headteacher Reuben Muramuzi has seen what happens when a school is supported to welcome learners with disabilities.
Read StoryOur Work in the Field
Moments of change and community action, captured in the field.
Abalema Twetunguure Group, supported by SDU
Chairperson of the Kiyoola PWD Group
Kiyoola PWD Group, Ntungamo District
Members of the Kiyoola PWD Group, supported by SDU
A pig-rearing project run by a member of the Abalema Twetunguure Group
Reagan Rwabambari, SDU Board Member
Betty Kyogabirwe, SDU Executive Director
SDU offices, Ntungamo District
High-Impact. Low-Cost. Community-Led.
Deep Community Trust
Strong grassroots relationships and credibility built over 5+ years in Ntungamo.
Led by PWDs
Authentic, inclusive leadership by persons with disabilities who understand the challenges firsthand.
Strong Partnerships
Collaboration with Ntungamo District Government, health facilities, schools, and international partners.
Proven Models Ready to Scale
VSLA, piggery, CLM, inclusive education — tested models delivering results with modest investment.
Results With Modest Investment
800+ direct beneficiaries and 10,000+ people reached since 2019 through cost-effective interventions.
Investment-Ready Organisation
Donor-ready with documented impact, organizational profile, and clear pathways for scale.
"Let us invest in the abilities, aspirations and potential of persons with disabilities and build communities where everyone has an opportunity to thrive."
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Many more people need support than we can reach today. Partner with us and help more children stay in school and more families earn a living.