UmojaPride Architects of a safer tomorrow
Our role is not to speak for the silenced, but to build a sanctuary where their voices can be heard without fear, and to shield the vulnerable until the law catches up with human dignity.
Executive Director and Co-founder
John Ivan Kisekka
A strategist and storyteller, John keeps UmojaPride grounded in the real, lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, and turns abstract policy into practical protection.
I wake up every day to prove that human rights are not a gift from the state, but an inherent fact of our shared humanity.
Co-founder
Daniel Lugobwa
With over 20 years in human rights advocacy, Daniel leads with a philosophy of "radical empathy". He believes true safety comes not just from walls, but from close-knit communities that stand together.
True activism is the work done when no one is watching: the quiet, relentless pursuit of secure housing, restored livelihoods, and the private victories that keep resistance alive.
Our volunteers
We are survivors, storytellers, organisers and allies, united by purpose and by lived experience. To protect our ground teams, some names and faces are not shown.
Content
B. K
Uses storytelling as activism, turning the camera into a tool for visibility, dignity and change.
Community outreach
R.
Once supported by our counselling and guidance, now walks alongside others on their journey to self-acceptance, safety and pride.
Operations
J. N
A mother, advocate and organiser who works behind the scenes for a safer, fairer world for all families, especially those too often left out.
Fund the work
Donations pay for emergency housing, skills training and safety work for LGBTQ+ Ugandans. Payments are handled securely by Stripe.