Entries by Uganda Reach the Aged Association

How Councils Have improved the lives of Older Women

How Councils Have improved the lives of Older Women Uganda Reach the Aged Association (URAA) is a membership organisation which works with various Non-Government Organisations, Community Based Organisations, Government bodies and individuals to increase awareness and participation of older persons in Electoral processes. URAA works in collaboration with the National Council of Older Persons to […]

Ageing with Disability

Ageing with Disability Ageing can be viewed as an honourable achievement, but it also poses health and socio-economic challenges for the rapidly growing population of older persons in sub-Saharan Africa. It is important to maintain mental and physical functioning so as to reduce burdens on economic and social responsibilities as one grows older. Successful ageing […]

Stop Elder Abuse and Promote dignified ageing for national development

Stop Elder Abuse and Promote Dignified Ageing for National Development The World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the existence and impact of abuses metered to Older Persons including ageism in Uganda, changing community attitudes and building a world where all people of all ages are valued, and respected and […]

Excitement and hope with support to Special Interest Groups Leaders

Excitement and hope with support to Special Interest Groups Leaders Intergenerational activity is more than bringing the young and elderly together, it recognizes the values and contributions of all generations. Although older persons are sometimes looked down on by society, they are the back born of future generations. Ms Ayesiga Patience (Female Youth Councilor in […]

Capacity Building For Joint Advocacy A Case For Special Interest Groups In Uganda

Capacity Building For Joint Advocacy A Case For Special Interest Groups In Uganda With the endorsement of the National Policy for Older Persons in 2009, the National Council for Older Person Act 2013 and the National Council for Older Persons Regulations 2015 in Uganda, the need to elect older person leaders from the village, parish, […]