CEPADIC Uganda  ·  Empowering everyone to become independent.Standing with children and adults living with disabilities
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Wheelchair recipients and CEPADIC staff gathered together after a handover
CEPADIC's director visiting schoolchildren who use wheelchairs
The CEPADIC Uganda team at the official launch
CEPADIC Uganda

Every child deserves a seat at the table.

We empower children with disabilities, and their parents and guardians, to navigate life with dignity and hope.

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Christmas 2026

Help us bring Christmas to 70 families

One gift of $60 gives one family a Christmas package. Sponsor a family, give any amount, or volunteer with us.

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Who we are

Our mission goes beyond just care. It’s about empowering families to move, learn and belong.

CEPADIC Uganda believes every child, regardless of physical or developmental challenges, has a unique gift to offer the world. Sometimes all they need is a little extra support to let that light shine.

So we show up: in schools, at home, and wherever a wheelchair, a conversation or a connection can open a door.

Our story
Children in wheelchairs and in school uniform sitting together outdoors with a CEPADIC team member
What we do

Moving people forward, one need at a time

From a first wheelchair to a first day back in the classroom, our work meets people where they are.

A CEPADIC team member helping a man into a new wheelchair
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Mobility & wheelchairs

Getting people moving with wheelchairs that are fitted and handed over with care.
Schoolchildren sitting in wheelchairs in a school compound
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Children & schools

Visiting schools to encourage, include and champion children with disabilities.
A CEPADIC team member smiling during a home visit
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Families at home

Walking alongside parents and guardians with visits, listening and practical support.
CEPADIC and partners around a table at a meeting
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Partnerships

Working with hospitals, churches, companies and communities to widen the circle.
A community where “special needs” simply means “special opportunities” to show love.
CEPADIC Uganda
Our values

What we stand on

Four commitments guide every visit, every handover and every decision we make.

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Accountability & Transparency

Operating with absolute integrity in all our endeavors.

Unity in Diversity

Embracing and celebrating our differences.

Equity

Ensuring fair treatment, access and opportunity for everyone.

Respect & Equality

Valuing every individual’s worth and dignity.

Ruth Namutegeera, founder and director of CEPADIC
From our director

“Children with disabilities have abilities and potential. They grow when they receive the right support, opportunity and encouragement.”

Ruth Namutegeera, Founder & Director · inspired by her younger brother, Timothy

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Official launch

The day CEPADIC Uganda opened its doors

Friends, families and partners came together to launch our work. Watch highlights from the day.

In pictures

Moments that matter

Wheelchair recipients with CEPADIC staff A man with his new wheelchair and a CEPADIC team member A smiling girl in a wheelchair The CEPADIC team at the official launch Wheelchair users lined up with CEPADIC staff A student in school uniform with a CEPADIC team member

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Be part of the story

A little extra support lets a child’s light shine.

Whether you give, partner, volunteer or simply spread the word, you help a child move, learn and belong.

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