Compassion for the disabled
Amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities through storytelling and media Advocacy to promote inclusion, rights and accountability.
What we do
We amplify the voices of persons with disabilities through storytelling and media advocacy, because we believe that when people speak for themselves, they are truly heard, understood, and supported where necessary, leading to greater inclusion, accountability, and social change in Uganda.
Community Outreach & Services
When stories inspire real action, they create a shared sense of joy and unity within the community. Seeing compassionate individuals step forward to support persons with disabilities brings renewed hope to those who may have felt forgotten and reminds everyone of the power of collective care. Each act of giving not only improves lives but also strengthens social bonds, fostering a culture where empathy, inclusion, and dignity are valued. In this way, supporting those with less hope becomes a source of pride and happiness for the entire community.
They Speak for themselves
We believe the most authentic and effective way to understand the needs of persons with disabilities is to let them speak for themselves. When individuals share their own experiences, challenges, and aspirations in their own voices, their stories carry honesty, dignity, and clarity that no one else can replicate. This approach ensures that support is guided by real needs, promotes respect and independence, and places persons with disabilities at the center of decisions that affect their lives.
Volunteer Voices
We welcome every Good Samaritan to join us in making a meaningful difference. Volunteers play a vital role by listening to the stories of persons with disabilities, praying for them, advocating for their inclusion, and offering support through donations and community action. As an organization, we are committed to reaching as many disabled individuals as possible, carefully documenting their stories and needs so that compassionate people who listen and care can step forward and take action.
Our Mission & Values
Amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities through storytelling and media advocacy to promote inclusion, rights and accountability.
Voice Centered Empowerment
Persons with disabilities own their stories. The organization amplifies — it does not speak for them.
Compassion through Media
Digital platforms are used as instruments of awareness, inclusion, and social change.
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MUGABI GABRIEL
Founder & Board Chair
Mugabi Gabriel is a Ugandan journalist and the Founder and Director of Compassion for the Disabled Uganda. His passion for disability advocacy began during his internship in film production, where he met many persons with disabilities in Kampala’s slum communities who felt unheard and lacked a platform to share their stories.
This experience inspired him to use media as a tool for social change. He founded Compassion for the Disabled Uganda to amplify their voices through storytelling and encourage community action, guided by the belief that when people speak for themselves, society is more likely to listen and respond.