PLATFORM for the NEEDY

PLATFORM for the NEEDY A Non-Governmental organization operating in Fort Portal Tourism City, the Rwenzori region, Uganda
www.platformfortheneedyuganda.org

PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) is a Non-Governmental organization operating in the Rwenzori region, advocating and protecting children and women’s rights through provision of prevention and multi-disciplinary intervention in investigation, information dissemination, and treatment of child sexual abuse victims in an environment that is child sensitive, supportive and violence free. PLANE aims at undertaking collective action for promotion and protection of children and women’s rights in Uganda to have a conflict and violence free society. Founded in 2010 by a group of journalists and teachers as a CBO in Kabarole district and registered as NGO with the Uganda National NGO Board under the Registration act , Cap 113 registration No. 10895, the organization’s over roll aim is to advocate for the protection of children’s rights with emphasis on girl child education, women empowerment, caring and improving lives of vulnerable children and orphans and their maternal guardians and widows. With its headquarters in Boma, Fort Portal Municipality Kabarole district, the organization also focuses on lobbying and offering assistance to the needy orphans aged 2-18 and widows living with HIV/AIDS. There are many school dropouts, vulnerable orphans, less privileged children and families suffering from domestic violence, a situation that needs immediate intervention. Organization’s Philosophy/ ideology. The organization is built on the philosophy of unity in diversity for advocacy on the rights of children and women.Aims and Objectives:

To advocate for the protection of children and women’s rights and promotion of girl child education. To promote Human rights, advocacy and democracy among children and Ugandan women to minimize on conflicts and domestic violence. To build capacity that provides the rural communities access to social services like education, water and encourage women to engage in income generating projects. Carry out intensive awareness campaigns among rural communities on how to prevent domestic violence, premarital sex and early marriages, malaria control, reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, child labour and starvation. Provide vocational skills to orphans and school dropouts and working towards poverty alleviation through equipping them with hands on skills to create wealth through income generating projects. To conserve the environment, and promote hygiene and Sanitation at house hold level and encourage women to engage in income generating projects . Having a well-established home with required facilities for neglected orphans and vulnerable children. PLANE’s Values and principles. The organization shall promote and be guided by the following values and principles as its foundation. peace
Justice and Unity
Love and care
Accountability
Transparency
Selflessness
Reconciliation and forgiveness
Hard work.

Kabarole and Fort Portal School Headteachers are demanding government to deploy at least two soldiers at every school fo...
03/11/2025

Kabarole and Fort Portal School Headteachers are demanding government to deploy at least two soldiers at every school following the Saturday Rwenzori attacks in Kasese,Bundibugyo and Fort Portal. This was during the urgent security meeting held at Kabarole district organized by security and state minister for local government Hon. Victoria Businge Rusoke. What's your opinion??

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01/11/2025

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This video clip highlights how Joshua Wang a high school student of Rangitoto College New Zealand is inspiring in leadership and changing lives of hundreds n...

This video clip highlights how Joshua Wang a high school student of Rangitoto College New Zealand is inspiring in leader...
01/11/2025

This video clip highlights how Joshua Wang a high school student of Rangitoto College New Zealand is inspiring in leadership and changing lives of hundreds not only in Uganda but globally. Joshua advocates for tee planting and education for needy children in Uganda at PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) Uganda
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This video clip highlights how Joshua Wang a high school student of Rangitoto College New Zealand is inspiring in leader...
01/11/2025

This video clip highlights how Joshua Wang a high school student of Rangitoto College New Zealand is inspiring in leadership and changing lives of hundreds not only in Uganda but globally. Joshua advocates for tree planting and education for needy children in Uganda at PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) Uganda PLATFORM for the NEEDY
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08/10/2025

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On Monday, PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) successfully hosted a thought-provoking radio talk on their weekly Family Clin...
23/09/2025

On Monday, PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) successfully hosted a thought-provoking radio talk on their weekly Family Clinic program on VOT 101 FM, focusing on the pressing issue of irresponsible parenting. The discussion centered around men who father children and then abandon their responsibilities, leaving the children to suffer. The program sparked a lively response from listeners, who called in to condemn this harmful behavior. Both men and women were encouraged to approach relationships with maturity and readiness to manage and care for their families. PLANE remains committed to advocating for a violence-free society through continued public sensitization and awareness initiatives.

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https://youtu.be/HOiv9JC4UF4?si=6uWrXxNW6xUBJ7YWHi everyone! Join forces to nurture young environmental champions in our...
18/09/2025

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Hi everyone! Join forces to nurture young environmental champions in our campaign of planting one million trees across Uganda schools. This rainy season of September-October 2025 we want to plant 20,000 trees in between 30-40 schools innFort Portal,Kabarole and Bunyangabu districts. Your support will help purchase some specific species of trees,hire the trucks and fuel them. Take action today!

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Rwenzori region leaders at their annual joint  and integrated regional performance review conference at Fort Breeze Hote...
14/08/2025

Rwenzori region leaders at their annual joint and integrated regional performance review conference at Fort Breeze Hotel have recommended that before marriage every couple should present a certificate to the church indicating that he or she Fromm sickle cell disease.
This follows the high number of sickle cells recorded at the health facilities in the region.
Dr.Beatrice Komugisa a pediatrician at Fort Portal regional Hospital revealed that 600 patients had been registered at the referral. She noted that there are so many cases of sickle cells with the majority coming demanding for blood transfusion. Dr.Komugisa ,says the hospital has a sickle cells clinic where screening and testing is done and government is supportive with the required medicine.
To her dismay,Dr.Komugisa disclosed that mothers who've reported babies with sickle cells,their fathers have vanished leaving mothers struggling with the children.
The medic observed that to prevent the problem,couples intending to tie a knot in church should undergo mandatory sickle cells screening.
Dr. Bahizi Archbald Newton Sebahire said before marriage every couple should present a certificate on sickle cell screening and in 10 years the disease will be eliminated.
Dr.Richard Rwabuhinga Kabarole District Chairperson said the number of sickle cell 5,527 that was reported is worrying and called on stakeholders to strengthen awareness creation for the people to embrace sickle cell screening services that are available at all health facilities in the district.
Sickle cell disease is a generic disorder affecting hemoglobin production,causing red blood cells misshapen and breakdown prematurely leading to anemia,pain crises,infections and organs damage.
The Rwenzori regional annual review mission and integrated regional performance conference attracted District Health Officers,RDCs,RCC,District Chairpersons,Fort Portal senior consultants,DHEs,media,religious leaders and development partners to assess the progress of key health services delivery performance indicators,promoting continued improvement,effective planning,coordination and accountability.
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INSIGHT  We're thrilled to announce that PLATFORM for the NEEDY ( PLANE) and Africa Sustainable Journeys (ASJ) have ente...
12/08/2025

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We're thrilled to announce that PLATFORM for the NEEDY ( PLANE) and Africa Sustainable Journeys (ASJ) have entered into partnership that will fuel community development and environmental conservation sustainability.
ASJ is a Travel Tour Company with the major aim of promoting travel not for profit but for community development and sustainability.
Mr. Francis Ssenoga the Managing Director and Founder ASJ said this is partnership for a purpose,impact and transformation that will fuel community empowerment,protects ecosystems and inspires lasting change in the education and communities of Rwenzori region.
Stephen Ainganiza Waddell the Executive Director PLANE welcomed the partnership and said it will help in addressing issues of children dropping out of school, empowering the teenage mothers economically and conservation of environment.

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It was thrilling moment on Thursday. Our Family Clinic TV show on Fort TV had a thought-provoking discussion on the impo...
25/07/2025

It was thrilling moment on Thursday. Our Family Clinic TV show on Fort TV had a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of culture in child development. With Stephen Waddell and Monica Kabategeki sharing their expertise, the episode offered valuable insights into how cultural heritage shapes children's values, skills, and leadership potential.

The topic of cultural preparation for children, and it's great that our show highlighted its significance. By exploring this theme, our audience gained a deeper understanding of the role culture plays in shaping the next generation's leaders.
Always tune in every Thursday 8:00pm-9:00pm and every Monday 10:00pm -1:00am .

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P. O. Box 660 Boma Isekahungu-Kacwamba, Kasusu Ward, Central Division, Fort Portal
Fort Poortal Western
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PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) is a Non-Governmental organization operating in the Rwenzori region, advocating and protecting children and women’s rights through provision of prevention and multi-disciplinary intervention in investigation, information dissemination, and treatment of child s*xual abuse victims in an environment that is child sensitive, supportive and violence free. PLANE aims at undertaking collective action for promotion and protection of children and women’s rights in Uganda to have a conflict and violence free society. Founded in 2010 by a group of journalists and teachers as a CBO in Kabarole district and registered as NGO with the Uganda National NGO Board under the Registration act , Cap 113 registration No. 10895, the organization’s over roll aim is to advocate for the protection of children’s rights with emphasis on girl child education, women empowerment, caring and improving lives of vulnerable children and orphans and their maternal guardians and widows. With its headquarters in Boma, Fort Portal Municipality Kabarole district, the organization also focuses on lobbying and offering assistance to the needy orphans aged 2-18 and widows living with HIV/AIDS. There are many school dropouts, vulnerable orphans, less privileged children and families suffering from domestic violence, a situation that needs immediate intervention. Organization’s Philosophy/ ideology. The organization is built on the philosophy of unity in diversity for advocacy on the rights of children and women.Aims and Objectives: To advocate for the protection of children and women’s rights and promotion of girl child education. To promote Human rights, advocacy and democracy among children and Ugandan women to minimize on conflicts and domestic violence. To build capacity that provides the rural communities access to social services like education, water and encourage women to engage in income generating projects. Carry out intensive awareness campaigns among rural communities on how to prevent domestic violence, premarital s*x and early marriages, malaria control, reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, child labour and starvation. Provide vocational skills to orphans and school dropouts and working towards poverty alleviation through equipping them with hands on skills to create wealth through income generating projects. To conserve the environment, and promote hygiene and Sanitation at house hold level and encourage women to engage in income generating projects . Having a well-established home with required facilities for neglected orphans and vulnerable children. PLANE’s Values and principles. The organization shall promote and be guided by the following values and principles as its foundation. peace Justice and Unity Love and care Accountability Transparency Selflessness Reconciliation and forgiveness Hard work.