WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES HEALTH INITIATIVE

WHO WE ARE

Women with Disabilities Health Initiative (WODHI) is a youth led grassroots non government organization working with and for girls and young women with disabilities in Iganga district, Uganda. WODHI was founded in January 2026 by a group of girls and young women with disabilities as well as their parents and caregivers, united by a shared vision of social justice, human rights and gender equality. As part of feminist, youth rights and disability rights movements in Uganda, WODHI works closely with communities to co-create inclusive solutions and spaces where rights of girls and young women with disabilities are a palpable reality.

OUR MISSION

To advance health equity, rights protection and leadership for girls and young women with disabilities through empowerment, advocacy, and community engagement throughout their lives.

OUR VISION

An inclusive society where girls and young women with disabilities have equal access to quality healthcare and opportunities to thrive.

OUR GOAL

To ensure that societal norms, practices, and laws protect and promote the health, rights, well-being and leadership of girls and young women with disabilities.

OUR TEAM

DR. HUSINA NANYANZI ATUKWATSE

CHAIRPERSON

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NAOME MUTESI

SECRETARY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DR. RACHEAL KALINAKI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Community

Too often, girls and young women with disabilities face barriers to participation, connection, and belonging within their own communities. WODHI works to create safe and inclusive spaces where girls and young women with disabilities can engage, lead and be heard.

Education

Education for girls and young women with disabilities is a core pillar of WODHI’s mission. Without access to inclusive, equitable, and quality education, they remain silenced, excluded from society and unable to advocate for their rights. At WODHI, we believe every girl and young woman with a disability deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Education is not a privilege, it’s a fundamental human right.

Led by Lived Experience

Empowerment

Diversity and Inclusion

Intersectionality and Equity

Non-Discrimination

Innovation and Growth

Our Values

We respect and value the unique differences of girls and young women with disabilities and ensure they are welcomed, seen as a key partners, and that all feel seen, safe, heard, valued, and empowered to contribute to national development.

We center the voices, leadership, and expertise of girls and young women with disabilities in decision-making, development and advocacy.

We foster an environment that enables girls and young women with disabilities to live fulfilling lives, exercise their rights, make their own choices, drive positive change and achieve their full potential.

We recognize that girls and young women with disabilities face compounded vulnerabilities based on geographic setting, gender, ability, race, and other circumstances. We fight against systemic, sexist, and ableist barriers to ensure fair access to opportunities, services and protection

WODHI has zero tolerance to discrimination, stigma, abuse, harassment, or exclusion in any form. We are committed to promoting dignity, equality, safety, and respect for all girls and young women with disabilities.

WODHI utilizes creative, tailored, and "outside the box" solutions to address complex, evolving needs, and is Committed to continuous improvement, self-evaluation, and learning from mistakes and successes.