Jinja Organisation of Parents with Deaf Children
At JOPDC, well-being is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps the most vulnerable, excluded, and unsung heroes- children with hearing loss, visual impairments, and other physical disabilities. Learn more about the positive impact we have and join us in bringing about positive change.
Who We Are
JOPDC was established as a nonprofit organisation in 2013 by 24 parents of Deaf children in Jinja, Uganda after being trained in Ugandan Sign Language (coordinated by Soft Power Education with financial support from Jinja DEAF UK). We were legally registered with the Jinja District Local Government in 2014.
Founded as a forum for caregivers in Jinja, JOPDC became a community where individuals could share challenges in raising, caring for, and supporting their Deaf children amidst the increasing stigma and discrimination in the country. Since its inception, JOPDC has evolved into a broad-based child rights organization, addressing the needs of children with all types of underserviced disabilities.
Our Vision
To see a world where the language, culture, and heritage of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children will be acknowledged and respected in the pursuit of life, liberty, and equality. We aim to preserve and protect the rights of our children in Jinja, Uganda by working closely with caregivers, community members, and regional, national, and intergovernmental agencies.
Hope and Community
Mothers and grandmothers of children with disabilities in the community of Jinja, Uganda gather for a meeting to collectively develop a start-up business making, packaging, and selling soap products.
One Step at a Time
JOPDC helps individuals improve their mobility by providing crutches in partnership with the Rotary Club of Jinja and Crutches 4 Africa.
Reaching Their Full Potential
Two of our students, Charles and Irene, prepare for National Examinations after enrolling in a vocational course.
The Gift of Sight
A visiting team of professionals from Moorsfield Eye Hospital in London, UK and financial support from HUGS UK allow us to pursue our endeavors of providing medical treatment to our children with visual impairments.
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”
Mark Twain
