Advocating for a safe and violence-free future for
every child

PLANE works to prevent child abuse, support victims, and promote education—
ensuring children grow up in a secure and nurturing environment.

Empowering Women & Girls

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We fight gender-based violence, empower girls through education, and
help women and widows build sustainable livelihoods.

Fighting HIV/AIDS & Promoting Health

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We fight HIV/AIDS, empower girls, and uplift women and widows through education and opportunity.

Education for Vulnerable Children

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We empower orphans and vulnerable children with education,
mentorship, and the tools to build brighter futures.

Transforming Communities for a Brighter Future

Impact at a Glance

Over
200+

Children Supported

Trained
3700+

Youth & Adolescents Reached

Planted
12000+

Trees Planted

People
293,000+

Reached by Drama & Radio Talkshows

Platform for the Needy (PLANE) is a nationally registered nonprofit organization based in Fort Portal Tourism City, Kabarole District, Western Uganda.

Founded in 2010 by a passionate team of journalists and teachers, PLANE is dedicated to advocating for and protecting the rights of children, youth, and women. Through a wide range of programs, the organization works to build a healthy, inclusive, and violence-free society where every individual can thrive.

PLANE spearheads collaborative initiatives that raise awareness about general and reproductive health, with a strong focus on Family Planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR).

Join us in writing the next chapter of impact.

See Our Impact in Action

Every day, PLANE changes lives across Uganda’s Rwenzori region. Through education, protection, and empowerment, we help children find safety, women gain independence, and families rise from crisis. Each student in class, each woman standing tall, is proof that real change is not only possible—it’s happening.

At Platform for the Needy, we believe lasting change begins when compassion meets action. Our volunteer program connects passionate individuals with local communities in Uganda’s Rwenzori region—where every helping hand transforms lives.

Join our extended family and work side by side with our team to protect children, empower women, and promote community health. Whether you’re mentoring, teaching, or supporting outreach, your impact will be immediate and deeply felt.

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Mission

We advance health, education, and livelihoods—empowering Uganda’s most vulnerable to build brighter, self-reliant futures.

Vision

A world where justice, knowledge, and compassion replace violence—and every vulnerable life is seen, heard, and protected.

Goal

We break cycles of poverty by empowering children, orphans, and widows through education, justice, and opportunity.

Your generous support helps children, youth, and women thrive. Every donation provides education, health care, food, school supplies, and economic empowerment.

Transforming Communities for a Brighter Future