PASSION FOR OLDER PERSONS HAS LED TO MULTIPLE BENEFITS.

PASSION FOR OLDER PERSONS HAS LED TO MULTIPLE BENEFITS. Jajja (Grand Mother) Edith Bonabaana is 82 years old and very passionate about older persons. She worked as a Cashier at Uganda Transport Company for 17 years and later got a job at BAT…

Value of Older Person’s work appreciated

Value of Older Person’s work appreciated Older Persons are regarded to be custodians of knowledge based on the time lived, work and vast experience in different aspects of life. Mrs Edith Mary Wakumire – a Female District Councilor, in…

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…

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…

Promoting aging actions in growing global community

Promoting aging actions in growing global community Byaruhanga Anthony, Aged 79, is a Munkyole by tribe coming from Ruhaama County, Rwenanura- Kakukuru Town Council in Ntungamo District Western Uganda. He is a Retired Civil Servant and beneficiary…
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Taking up a new role to change the lives of older people after retirement

Taking up a new role to change the lives of older people after retirement John Brown Elieru, Aged 76, is an Itesot by tribe from Katine Sub-county in the Soroti District of Eastern Uganda. John is a retired civil savant having worked as a Teacher,…
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In remembrance of an inspiring Older Person Activist/Ambassador: Claudia Naluyima Kamya (1947 – 3rd November 2022)

In remembrance of an inspiring Older Person Activist/Ambassador: Claudia Naluyima Kamya (1947 – 3rd November 2022)  Mrs Claudia joined Uganda Reach the Aged Association (URAA) in the early 90s when it started, later became a Board of Directors…
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Retired but not tired

Retired but not tired, meet Mpande, The Older Person Leader Mzee Mpande Joram Kigenyi, 67 years old, is a retired civil servant who has served different districts in Uganda as an Administrator, Auditor and, Development Worker, He is an outgoing,…
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Who we work with

2019 was an incredible year for URAA being the third year of implementation of its strategic plan 2017 – 2021. URAA utilised and convened forums to facilitate processes for strategizing and alliance building with the Older Person fraternity…
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Implementation Methodology

To achieve the above targets the following strategies are used:- Training: on Organizational Development, Saving and Credit (VSLA methodology) and linking groups to Financial Institutions Training on Financial Literacy, Business Skills…