Who We Are
The Humanitarian Platform for Local and National Organisations in Uganda (HPLNOU) is a mechanism to strengthen the coordination and capacity of local and national organisations in dealing with the humanitarian situation in Uganda, including preparedness and response. The Platform comprises various stakeholder groups and constituencies, both local (indigenous) and international, government representatives, NGOs, multilateral development partners, media and academia.
It also includes regional representatives (regional platforms or networks), media organisations in the humanitarian sector, service delivery organizations, organisations focusing on urban refugees, founding member organisations of the Platform, refugee-led organisations, policy advocacy organisations, the Uganda Humanitarian Learning Platform (UHLP), women’s rights organisations, youth organisations, humanitarian sector working groups, faith-based organisations, organisations that provide legal aid; international NGOs.
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF), the Ministry of Local Government, United Nations (UN) Agencies and the Uganda NGO Bureau advise and advance the Platform’s strategic focus.
Annual Members’ Forum Report 2021
Our Vision
The Vision of the Platform is that local and national organisations are well coordinated, informed and able to influence the humanitarian agenda in Uganda.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Platform is to strengthen coordination, act as a collective voice for policy influence, promote partnerships and build the capacity of local and national organisations to be effective first and post-recovery responders to humanitarian situations in Uganda.
Core Values
Transparency and Accountability
Integrity and Honesty
Self-regulation
Partnerships
Voluntarism
Our Objectives
The following objectives guide the activities of the Humanitarian Platform for Local and National Organisations in Uganda;
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To strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of local and national organisations
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To act as a collective voice for local and national organisations to influence policy, and practice in the humanitarian agenda at different levels.
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To promote networking, partnerships, and collaborations between the platform members and other stakeholders
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To strengthen coordination within local and national organisations and enhance engagement with other stakeholders
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To promote information sharing, learning, and knowledge management for better humanitarian preparedness, and first and post-recovery response.
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To mobilize domestic resources and advocate for unlocking national and global resources for humanitarian response