Initiatives
At HANU, we are committed to empowering older persons through targeted initiatives that drive change and impact lives
Advocacy for Rights and Policies
We champion policies and programs to protect the rights of older persons and ensure equitable access to services.
Advocacy for Health and Well-Being
Promoting affordable, age-friendly healthcare services and empowering communities to support healthy aging.
Capacity Building and Education
Equipping caregivers, leaders, and organizations with the skills to improve services for older persons.
Research and Knowledge Sharing
Generating evidence-based insights to inform policies and sharing resources through a digital knowledge hub.
Economic Empowerment
Empowering older persons through skills training, micro-business support, and financial inclusion programs.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Partnering with organizations to amplify impact and deliver transformative services for older persons.
Advocacy for Human Rights and policies
HANU’s core involvement is the protection of the human rights of older persons in Uganda. Through legal campaigns and awareness programs, HANU helps to ensure that older persons are treated with dignity and respect. This includes fighting against abuse, discrimination, and neglect of older persons. The impact of this advocacy fosters an environment where older persons are empowered, and their rights protected. HANU’s involvement in the International Day for Older Persons across Uganda plays a critical role in shaping the future of aged care in the country. By launching strategic plans, our efforts highlight the importance of continuous support and advocacy for older persons to secure their rights and improve their quality of life.
Advocacy for Health and Well-Being
HANU’s advocacy efforts during the IDOP include promoting access to quality healthcare services for older persons. This involves integrating geriatric care into local health systems and ensuring that older persons can access treatments for age-related conditions such as non-communicable diseases. These improvements are crucial in ensuring healthy aging and reducing the health risks associated with aging.
HANU is dedicated to ensuring older persons have access to affordable, age-appropriate healthcare services. We advocate for policy changes, capacity building, and community-driven initiatives to promote health and well-being among older persons.
Capacity Building and Education initiatives for Older Persons
HANU is committed to reducing the digital divide for older persons. By building their capacity and providing education on digital technologies, we empower them to connect with loved ones, access essential services such as e-health,e-agricalture, e-commerce, and participate in the digital economy.
Our approach is targeted capacity-building workshops and training programs to strengthen the skills of member organizations in areas such as advocacy, service delivery, fundraising, and organizational management. Peer Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Create opportunities for member organizations to share best practices and lessons learned through regular peer exchange sessions, webinars, and conferences. Technical Support: Provide technical support to member organizations, including guidance on program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and act management.
Research and Knowledge Sharing
HANU is dedicated to creating an evidence-based foundation for advocacy, policy development, and program implementation. By conducting research on ageing issues and sharing knowledge with all key stakeholders, we ensure that the voices and needs of older persons are represented in decision-making processes.
Our Approach is based on:
Collaborative Research: Partner with academic institutions, research organizations, and international bodies to conduct comprehensive studies.
Engaging Older Persons: Use participatory methods to involve older persons in identifying priorities and challenges.
Data-Driven and Evidence based Advocacy: Use quantitative and qualitative data to influence policy and programming decisions.
Economic Empowerment
HANU we believe that older persons should have the opportunity to live economically secure and independent lives. Through our economic empowerment initiatives, we work to equip older persons with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to sustain themselves and contribute to their communities.
we recognize the power of partnerships in creating meaningful change. By collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, community organizations, and private sector partners, we aim to enhance the lives of older persons.
We Encourage entrepreneurship and micro-business initiatives for older persons and ensuring inclusion of older persons in economic programs and access to government enterprise grants.
Collaborations and Partnerships
HANU’s participation also strengthens collaboration with other stakeholders, including government bodies and NGOs. These partnerships ensure that resources are maximized, and programs are streamlined to meet the diverse needs of older persons. By working together, HANU and its partners can create a more robust system of support that contributes to healthy aging.