Vision: A society that fully includes persons with psychosocial disabilities. Began as a peer support group in 2008, grew into a CBO in 2016 and NGO in 2025.
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![Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the mid-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads "STRENGTHEN REFERRAL PATHWAYS WITHIN AND BEYOND THE UNIVERSITY" Below, text reads: "Universities should establish clear, accessible and functional referral systems that connect students with disabilities to appropriate mental health and other specialised services when their needs extend beyond what the institution can provide." The logo of the National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU) is shown at the top right. A maroon heart icon and line drawing of three people are in the lower right. A yellow banner with maroon borders at the bottom reads: "For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug" alongside an envelope icon.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HRxEt7QaYAA6bLf.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the mid-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads "STRENGTHEN REFERRAL PATHWAYS WITHIN AND BEYOND THE UNIVERSITY" Below, text reads: "Universities should establish clear, accessible and functional referral systems that connect students with disabilities to appropriate mental health and other specialised services when their needs extend beyond what the institution can provide." The logo of the National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU) is shown at the top right. A maroon heart icon and line drawing of three people are in the lower right. A yellow banner with maroon borders at the bottom reads: "For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug" alongside an envelope icon.
![Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the top-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads “MAKE RESPECTFUL AND NON-STIGMATISING PRACTICE THE STANDARD.” Below, text reads: “Mental health professionals and university staff must use respectful, non-patronising and disability-inclusive language and practice, recognising that negative attitudes can discourage students with disabilities from seeking support.” On the right, an illustration shows a woman in a wheelchair conversing with a counselor sitting across from her. The logo of NUWODU is shown at the top left. A yellow banner at the bottom reads: “For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug” alongside an envelope icon.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HRSCrk3a4AAq_Eh.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the top-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads “MAKE RESPECTFUL AND NON-STIGMATISING PRACTICE THE STANDARD.” Below, text reads: “Mental health professionals and university staff must use respectful, non-patronising and disability-inclusive language and practice, recognising that negative attitudes can discourage students with disabilities from seeking support.” On the right, an illustration shows a woman in a wheelchair conversing with a counselor sitting across from her. The logo of NUWODU is shown at the top left. A yellow banner at the bottom reads: “For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug” alongside an envelope icon.
![Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the top-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads “MAKE COMMUNICATION ACCESSIBLE.” Below, text reads: “Universities and mental health providers must provide information, appointments, and counselling through accessible communication formats, including sign language and other appropriate accommodations, so that communication barriers do not become barriers to care.” The logo of the National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU) is shown at the top right. A yellow banner at the bottom reads: “For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug” alongside an envelope icon.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HRMj0l5W8AEgTvI.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the top-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads “MAKE COMMUNICATION ACCESSIBLE.” Below, text reads: “Universities and mental health providers must provide information, appointments, and counselling through accessible communication formats, including sign language and other appropriate accommodations, so that communication barriers do not become barriers to care.” The logo of the National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU) is shown at the top right. A yellow banner at the bottom reads: “For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug” alongside an envelope icon.
![Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the top-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads “MAKE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACCESSIBLE NOT JUST AVAILABLE.” Below, text reads: “Universities must ensure that mental health services are physically, digitally and communicatively accessible to students with different disabilities, so that the existence of a service translates into meaningful access and use.” The logo of the National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU) is shown at the top right. A yellow banner at the bottom reads: “For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug” alongside an envelope icon.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HRDO52rWMAA0QWd.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the top-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads “MAKE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACCESSIBLE NOT JUST AVAILABLE.” Below, text reads: “Universities must ensure that mental health services are physically, digitally and communicatively accessible to students with different disabilities, so that the existence of a service translates into meaningful access and use.” The logo of the National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU) is shown at the top right. A yellow banner at the bottom reads: “For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug” alongside an envelope icon.
![Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the top-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads “TRAIN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN DISABILITY INCLUSION.” Below, text reads: “Universities should ensure that counsellors and other mental health professionals have the knowledge and skills to provide disability-responsive support, rather than relying on one specialist or expecting students to navigate services on their own.” The logo of the National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU) is shown at the top right. A yellow banner at the bottom reads: “For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug” alongside an envelope icon.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HRHd9hsWgAAPUX3.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Graphic with a white background featuring maroon, yellow, and brown accent borders, dotted patterns, and a faint NUWODU watermark. In the top-left, a maroon circular icon shows a profile silhouette of a human head with a visible brain outline. Bold text reads “TRAIN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN DISABILITY INCLUSION.” Below, text reads: “Universities should ensure that counsellors and other mental health professionals have the knowledge and skills to provide disability-responsive support, rather than relying on one specialist or expecting students to navigate services on their own.” The logo of the National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU) is shown at the top right. A yellow banner at the bottom reads: “For mental health support please contact: counselling[@]mak.ac.ug” alongside an envelope icon.
