About Us

The Uganda Key Population Consortium – UKPC was formed on 19th July 2018 at Mulago Referral Hospital, Kampala to bring together representatives of Key Populations (KPs) to collectively define and advocate for issues of common concern including response to shrinking resources and space for key population-led organizations.

The UKPC’s membership is comprised of national key population CSO networks in Uganda, specifically, the Uganda Harm Reduction Network (UHRN), Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), Uganda Network for Sex Workers Organizations (UNESO), Tranz Network Uganda (TNU) and other key population organizations that may not necessarily be part of those networks. UKPC also engages with global health and human rights organizations who act in solidarity in the design and implementation of our policy agenda.

Our Story

The Uganda Key Population Consortium – UKPC was formed on 19th July 2018 at Mulago Referral Hospital, Kampala to bring together representatives of Key Populations (KPs) to collectively define and advocate for issues of common concern including response to shrinking resources and space for key population-led organizations. The UKPC thus serves as an advocacy platform coordinating strategic action and supporting systems and structure strengthening for all members. The UKPC’s thus serves as an advocacy platform coordinating strategic action and supporting systems and structure strengthening for all members.

Our Vision

We Envision: “Key Populations meaningfully coordinated and have secured full social, political,legal and economic inclusion in society”. The UKPC’s thus serves as an advocacy platform coordinating strategic action and supporting systems and structure strengthening for all members.

Our Mission

The Uganda Key Population Consortium – UKPC was formed on 19th July 2018 at Mulago Referral Hospital, Kampala to bring together representatives of Key Populations (KPs) to collectively define and advocate for issues of common concern including response to shrinking resources and space for key population-led organizations. The UKPC thus serves as an advocacy platform coordinating strategic action and supporting systems and structure strengthening for all members. The UKPC’s thus serves as an advocacy platform coordinating strategic action and supporting systems and structure strengthening for all members.

Our Objectives

The UKPC has the following four main objectives: - To coordinate and amplify the voices of key populations in Uganda on issues related to the right to health, and funding for effective health service delivery - To mobilise and facilitate efficient and accountable use of resources that support interventions of KPs on HIV/AIDs, sexual and reproductive health rights(SRHR), and other aspects of health rights - To facilitate networking and coordination amongst its membership and between its members and key stakeholders - To foster effective information sharing and communication on key issues of common concern

Our Values

Honoring Diversity and Inclusion
Empowerment
Accountability
Participation of Key Populations
Professionalism & Excellence

Meet The Team

Richard Lusimbo

Director General

Ark Katungi

Deputy Director General - ( Finance , Operations & Human Resource )

Eliah Rukundo Bakunzi

Deputy Director - General Grants & Compliance

Natascha Khan

Communications and ICT Officer

Tusiime Viola Yvonne

Programme Officer: Operations

Geoffrey Ogwaro

Programme Officer - Advocacy and Policy Engagement

Cathius Twinamatsiko

Program officer, Knowledge management

Our Board