Centre for Spinal Injuries Advocacy

18/09/2025

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.💚

Globally, over 15million people are living with with falls and road traffic accidents being the leading causes.

This year's theme "Empowering independence through innovation and inclusion" recognizes the latest advancement in technology that has expanded possibilities for persons living with SCIs.

From improved rehabilitation technology like functional electrical stimulation that has enabled survivors regain some functions.

To Artificial technology like motorised wheel chairs that enable mobility with little or no aid and brain computer interfaces which allows persons with high levels of paralysis control devices with their thoughts, etc.

SCI technology is not luxury but a basic need for survivors.

There is need for localization of SCI technology, so that rural survivors can benefit from the wide range of equipment available.

03/09/2025

September is spinal cord injuries awareness month.♿

This month we celebrate the contributions, expriences and resilience of persons living with , while we emphasize the need for greater understanding, research, resources and improved support.

This year's theme " Empowering independence through innovation and inclusion"

Follow us as we share facts about spinal cord injuries and inspirational content through out the month.

21/08/2025

Without economic empowerment girls and women with remain trapped in cycles of dependency and poverty.

CESIA promotes sustainable income generation as a path to independence, diginity and longterm resillience.

We also believe that a woman with a livelihood is awoman with choices, power and purpose.

21/07/2025

🩵July is Disability Pride Month! A time to celebrate the Diversity, Resilience and Contributions of persons living
with Disabilities, while we speak out against all forms of ableist attitudes, and campaign for a more accessible world.

We send love to everyone living with a disability, It's okay to be different, and your experiences matter.

04/07/2025

Our beads work skills training gave women living with the opportunity to learn how to produce quality jewelry out of paper.

Projects like this enhance productivity and craft sustainable livelihoods for persons living SCIs.

In the pictures, our communications officer, Elizabeth, showcases the beautiful jewelry produced by the women during the training.

13/06/2025

Many adolescents especially those living with disabilities still face multiple obstacles while accessing legal and justice services.

There is need to;
✅Create a more inclusive justice system ie; one that allows young PWDs to access justice easily, considers them as leaders and partners not bystanders.

✅Integrate the legal system into young people's spaces as this willl create more awarenesss of the legal services available.

✅Provide clear linkages and referral pathways to enable easy reporting.

The government has made some improvements but alot more still has to be done, adolescent friendly laws need to be created, survivors need to be protected.

Pictured is a team from , Irene, Pogrammes Manager and Elizabeth, Communicator, at the just concluded 4TH NATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE organised by PEER to PEER UGANDA.

30/05/2025

Participation in society for persons living with SCIs is still limited in many ways.

We need to build disability friendly communities where persons with SCIs not only survive but thrive.

Persons living with SCIs are highly ambitious and incredibly strong, both physically and mentally. All they need is Empowerment, Inclusion and Acceptance.

Pictured is Nankya, a woman living with SCI producing liquid soap for sale.

15/05/2025

Paraplegics have a higher unemployment rate than non disabled people. That's why strengthening their skills is extremely important.

This week we conduct a three days beadwork skills training for 5 young women living with SCI at our offices.

The aim is to create sustainable livelihoods, improve financial self sufficiency, build their self esteem and also support them to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

30/03/2025

08/03/2025

we are celebrating all with and to the you make life worth living keep pushing dear ones

15/10/2024

In honor of the , This Thursday, October 17th, 2024, CESIA and partners will be in Iganga to educate the general public about , its devastating effects, how to prevent it, and also raise resources to support those who have been affected.

Come out to support!!
Together we can reduce the occurrence of SCIs and create a safe environment for those affected. violence

11/10/2024

Recently, the team had an incredible opportunity to meet Prof. waswa balunywa a philanthropist, disability rights activist, and also the founder of the , at his home in .

The meeting aimed at discussing the current state of the lives of persons living with around the Busoga sub-region, how to make change and build sustainable livelihoods.

Together, we are working hard towards a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone.