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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
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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Quality Assurance Mechanism

Quality Assurance Mechanism

In 2006, DENIVA and Uganda National NGO Forum as co-promoters developed the Quality Assurance Mechanism (QuAM) for Civil Society Organizations working in Uganda. QuAMis a voluntary self-assessment and regulatory mechanism designed to strengthen the internal governance, professionalism, transparenc ....

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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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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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Annual Report 2016

Annual Report 2016

During the reporting period, DENIVA has been leading on major going-on affecting civil society in Uganda. With particular regard to the NGO operating environment, DENIVA remained at the forefront in engaging government on the NGO (Amendment) Bill that was assented to by the President in January 2016 ....

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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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Magelah Peter Gwayaka

Magelah Peter Gwayaka

Peter joins us with over 20 years of service in the CSO sector, 8 of which has been at the Chapter Four Uganda as the Acting Executive Director and Programs Manager.Peter comes with exceptional leadership and solid experience in Civil Society Organizations operating environment in Uganda and with gr ....

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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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Membership

Membership

The Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) is a Ugandan non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides a platform for local voluntary associations to engage in sustainable, people-centered development. Since its establishment in 1988, DENIVA has grown to include over 80 ....

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Get involved

To get involved with the Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) in Uganda, there are several pathways to contribute to their mission of fostering sustainable, people-centered development through civil society organizations.1. Membership: DENIVA is a network of over 700 Uga ....

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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

Email: denivainfo@gmail.com
Website: www.deniva.or.ug

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