USDC is a development agency established in 1985 to improve the quality of life of children and young people with disabilities in Uganda.

• Our mission is to provide the resources and opportunities for children with disabilities to achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives.

• We believe that each child is unique in terms of ability, circumstances and needs. The focus of our activities is therefore on the individual child living at home with his or her parents and other family members, who are the principal carers. Children are assisted irrespective of their disability, gender, religion or culture.

• Our work follows a community based approach, using local and appropriate resources. We transfer rehabilitation skills and knowledge on disability to children with disabilities, their families and other community members. Promoting public awareness of disability issues and challenging negative attitudes are also key elements of our work.

• We collaborate with the Government of Uganda and other partners to strengthen service provision through professional, technical and material support.

• We acknowledge that achieving our mission depends on having a team of dedicated and professional employees who maintain the highest standards of honesty and the highest levels of commitment.

• We aim to ensure that the impact of our work is sustained in the long term.

USDC receives financial support from a number of sources, including the British and other governments, European agencies, the trust and corporate sectors and individuals. We intend to consolidate and diversify this funding base so that our activities can benefit as many children, and ultimately adults, as require assistance.

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