PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE)

PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) is a charity Non Governmental Organization registered , protecting and promoting the rights of rights of children, youth and women. PLANE operates in Fort Portal City ,Kabarole district, Rwenzori region of Western Uganda . It aims at undertaking collective action for promotion of general health and reproductive health awareness campaigns on Family Planning, HIV/AIDS, Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV),Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHT) and access for social and health services.

Our focus areas include social security, education for needy and orphan children, health, youth and Women Empowerment, Livelihood, Human Rights , Water, Sanitation and hygiene and Environment conservation and protection.

In 2018, PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) scoped an award from Kabarole District Local Government for out outstanding performance in creating awareness using radio drama and community outreaches to fight Domestic Violence and controlling Malaria infections in the district. This project was implemented in communities and schools in the districts of Kabarole and Bunyangabu. We have also taken a lead in the region in mobilizing resources and launching campaigns for sick people with Heart diseases and multiple organ failures who seek funding for treatment.