Uganda Harm Reduction Network (UHRN)
Uganda Harm Reduction Network (UHRN) is a drug user led national network established in 2008 and Reg. No. INDR150983987NB under NGO Act 2016 to respond to the drug use crisis in Uganda. The network works to advocate for practical interventions aimed at supporting and addressing issues of people who use and inject drugs (PWUIDs) especially youth.
The network seeks to provide a national platform for health and policy programs that promote good practices and advocate for a supportive environment for the adoption, implementation and expansion of harm reduction programs for People Who Use and Inject Drugs (PWUIDs) in Uganda.
Our Vision
A healthy and productive society of PWUDs in Uganda
Our Mission
To improve the health, human rights and socio-economic well-being of PWUDs through, coordination, capacity enhancement, strategic partnership, research and innovation to uphold Harm Reduction Interventions (HRIs) in Uganda
Our Objectives
- Promote effective prevention, treatment, care and support for people who use drugs living with and affected by HIV, Hepatitis, TB and other related health issues in Uganda.
- Raise awareness, increase knowledge and ensure full realization of drug user’s Sexual Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights in Uganda.
- Increase young people’s knowledge on drug use, sexual health, HIV prevention viro hepatitis and enable them to make informed choices about drug use and their sexual behaviour through skills development.
- Advocate for policy and law reforms that reduce the criminalization and stigmatization of people who use drugs in Uganda.
- Promote and lobby for the adoption and inclusion of harm reduction programs and reducing drug related harm among people who use drugs in Uganda.
- Build partnerships and empower people who use drugs on issues of prevention, health interventions, policies and rights
Our Core Values
- Human rights-based approach: Respect for dignity and diversity of all persons)
- Wellness: We are an organization that is pro-people
- Integrity:We are fair and honest in all interactions. We are truthful. We seek to adhere to the highest ethical and scientific standards and conduct.
- Innovation:We are constantly looking for new ways of doing things to improve. We embrace change as an opportunity, rather than fear it as a source of anxiety or extra work. We are proud to be part of a high-quality institute and we strive for excellence in all we do. We are hardworking and have a passion for continuous quality improvement. We are productive and strive for useful results from our efforts.
- Teamwork:We support each other to achieve the UHRN objectives. We communicate actively and openly. We show respect for ourselves and each other, and are considerate. We value each other’s strengths. We extend these values to our relations with the partners of UHRN.
- Accountability:We are reliable and loyal to each other, and we build trust by honouring our commitments.
Meet Our Team
A healthy and productive society of PWUDs in Uganda
UHRN Achievements
The network works to advocate for practical interventions aimed at supporting and addressing issues of people who use and inject drugs (PWUIDs) especially youth.
Service Recipient Says
Psycho social group sessions are important in reducing relapses and increasing adherence to treatment among people who use drugs
Medina Gift
Due to COVID 19 pandemic, the only means to deliver condoms, HIV self-test kits and NSP kits to my fellow PWUDs was to only use a bicycle. Thanks to Uganda Harm Reduction Network for the support Ras Magda PWUD Peer Educator
Ras Magda
Health education enables us to exercise our right to receiving information to be able make informed choices.
PWUD’s Voice