WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES HEALTH INITIATIVE

Empowering girls & women with disabilities to lead & advocate for health equity & rights through community engagement.

WODHI

WHO WE ARE

WODHI is a grassroots youth-led and non-governmental organisation working with and for girls and young women with disabilities in uganda.

OUR MISSION

To advance health equity, rights protection and leadership for girls and young women with disabilities through empowerment, advocacy, and community engagement throughout their lives.

OUR VISION

An inclusive society where girls and young women with disabilities have equal access to quality healthcare and opportunities ot thrive.

OUR GOAL

To ensure that societal norms, practices, and laws protect and promote the health, rights, well-being and leadership of girls and young women with disabilities.

WHAT WE DO

Empowerment of Rights holders: Will include capacity building for resilience, promoting Education, Nutrition support, Economic empowerment, and livelihoods.

Health and Health Rights: We promote the right to health and accessibility of health services, including HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SHR) advocacy.

Gender and Social Justice: We promote gender equality, social norms transformation, rights holder participation and rights-based social inclusion.

Digital Innovation and Technology: This includes the promotion of disability inclusivity, accessible infrastructures, and technology for development.

Environmental Conservation and Climate Action: We foster sustainable practices and community resilience.

Advocacy and Policy Influence: We advance interventions for shaping policies, promoting human rights, and advancing systemic change.

OUR TEAM

Dr. Racheal Kalinaki

EXUCUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Husina Nanyanzi Atukwase

CHAIRPERSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paula Anek

TREASURER

Naome Mutesi

SECRETARY

A warm sunset over a peaceful river with a glowing bridge symbolizing connection.
A warm sunset over a peaceful river with a glowing bridge symbolizing connection.
Volunteers smiling and working together in a community garden.
Volunteers smiling and working together in a community garden.
Community

Creating safe spaces where people can come together and support each other.

Education

Offering workshops and resources to empower individuals with knowledge.