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Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) is Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that provides a platform for organization from collective reflection, action and voice to voluntary local associations to advocate for people-centered, accountable and sustainable development in Uganda.



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Welcome to DENIVA

Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) is Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that provides a platform for students from collective reflection, action and voice to voluntary local associations to advocate for people-centered, accountable and sustainable development in Uganda.

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Our Programmes


Below is the list of programmes and thematic areas we focus on at DENIVA
Advocacy, Governance, Human Rights.

Advocacy, Governance, Human Rights.

Advocacy, Governance and Human Rights Program aims at strengthening and nurturing partnerships and communities to advocate for a democracy that serves all citizens in Uganda. The program works for social, economic and political accountability of local and national governments. It has the following ....

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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

DENIVA is a member of the Global Network on Disaster Risk Reduction (GNDR) and currently hosts the Regional Network on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), that brings together representatives from over eight countries from Eastern Africa to share experiences and plan strategies on resilience and disaster ....

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Civil Society Organisation Strengthening

Civil Society Organisation Strengthening

DENIVA has a long term experience in providing capacity building services to CSOs as one of its key mandates. Organizational development interventions ranges from research, proposal development, presentation and facilitation skills; negotiation and networking skills; governance of civil society or ....

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ABOUT US

Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) is Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that provides a platform for collective reflection, action and voice to voluntary local associations to advocate for people-centered, accountable and sustainable development in Uganda.

DENIVA was founded in 1988 by 21 Civil Society Organizations as a network of  Ugandan NGOs and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and has grown to over 700 Member Organizations (MO) by end of year 2024, located in all regions of Uganda.

DENIVA's program areas are (i) Governance and Human Rights; (ii) Sustainable Livelihoods; and (iii) Strengthening of Civil Society Organizations. Gender Mainstreaming and Youth Empowerment are cross cutting themes.DENIVA is also the  Secretariat of the NGO Quality Assurance Mechanism (QuAM) and Secretariat for the Eastern Africa Regional Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

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DENIVA Board of Directors 2024-2026

DENIVA Board of Directors 2024-2026

On the 26h of September 2024, DENIVA held its 31st Annual General Meeting at DENIVA house in Makerere and one of Agenda items was electing the new Board of Directors. A new board was elected into power for a term of 3 years.

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Vision and Mission

Vision and Mission

Vision  Empowered indigenous organizations built on societal ethos to make a difference at the community level and ensure that development initiatives work for all people. Mission To strengthen capacities of indigenous organizations to respond to citizens’ needs through community-foc ....

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Volunteer

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in working with DENIVA! We encourage the participation of volunteers who are passionate about our mission to promote sustainable, people-centered development across Uganda. Whether you're eager to support governance, human rights, or contribute to building stronger civil ....

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Contact & Reach Us!

We would love to hear from you. For any information needs / inquiries about DENIVA, our programmes, and /or how we can work with you towards fulfilment of our mission for a transformed, empowered and safe community, please get in touch with us on our addresses below;

Address
Plot 605 Kayondo RD Kyambogo - Kampala.
Phone/ Mobile
+256393255074 / +256200954530
Email
info@deniva.or.ug

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DENIVA was founded in 1988 by 21 Civil Society Organizations as a network of  Ugandan NGOs and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and has grown to over 700 Member Organizations (MO) by end of year 2024, located in all regions of Uganda.DENIVA's program areas are (i) Governance and Human Right ....

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Death Announcement

Death Announcement

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Greetings from the DENIVA and QuAM Secretariats. We have received sad news of the passing of Professor J.B Kwesiga. Professor J.B Kwesiga has been a great icon in the Ugandan CSO sector. He is the longest serving DENIVA Executive Director, Board Member plus founder and former QuAM ....

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Sexual Offences Bill comments / Memorandum

Sexual Offences Bill comments / Memorandum

DENIVA has carried out an assessment of the Sexual Offences Bill 2024. Whereas the Bill is well-intentioned and provides several good reforms for the marriage and domestic relations sector in Uganda, it has some issues that may potentially be unconstitutional and could violate human rights, especial ....

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Block 220, Plot 605 - Jodan Hs Kayondo Rd Kyambogo- Kampala

P.O.Box 158636 Kampala GPO.

Mobile 1: +256 393 255074

Mobile 2: +256 200 954530

Email: info@deniva.or.ug

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