An inclusive economy

Building a thriving economy for ALL, leaving no one behind

Advocacy

Addressing the Needs of Informal Workers

A gender-sensitive economy

Empowering women, enriching economies

A human rights economy

Building a just economy for all

Juakali Initiative Uganda

A non-profit organisation that is dedicated to defending and advocating for the rights of informal workers. We find our origin in the Swahili word “Juakali”. Juakali means informal work. In 2019, unemployed young graduates and vendors decided to secure legal assistance for informal workers, especially street vendors later come to be known as Hustlers’ Transformation Initiative until it was registered as Juakali Initiative.

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OUR VALUES
Our values are at the heart of our advocacy, guiding us in our mission to promote the rights and improve the lives of informal sector workers around the world.

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Social Justice

We are deeply committed to social justice, striving to ensure that all informal sector workers are treated fairly, regardless of their background or circumstances.

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Inclusion

We advocate for a society that embraces and includes informal workers and minorities in policy formulation, partial planning and implementation.

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Media

Media plays a crucial role in our initiative by shining a light on the stories and struggles of informal sector workers. We use our platform to advocate for their rights.

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Feminism

We believe in advocating for gender equality and empowering women in the informal sector to ensure they have access to the same opportunities and rights

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WHAT WE DO

Improving working conditions and livelihoods

Discover how Juakali Initiative is taking action to improve the lives and protect the rights of informal sector workers through a range of programs, campaigns, and advocacy efforts

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Inclusive Cities Project

Ensuring that informal workers have access to public space

Media

Highlighting the plight of informal workers through our digital platforms

Street Justice Project

Free legal support to the informal workers

Research and Advocacy

We document key issues affecting s informal workers

About Uganda's Informal Sector

The informal sector in Uganda is a vital source of livelihood for millions of people, but it faces numerous challenges that hinder its growth and development. Here are some key points highlighting the state of the informal sector in Uganda:

  • The informal sector accounts for over 80% of the country’s employment, with an estimated 10 million workers engaged in various activities ranging from street vending to small-scale manufacturing.
  • Informal sector workers often face low wages, poor working conditions, and limited access to social protections such as healthcare and pensions.
  • Women are particularly vulnerable in the informal sector, often facing discrimination and harassment on the job, as well as limited access to credit and resources to start or expand their businesses.
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INSIGHTS
13.3.2024 NPA IV JUAKALI INITIATIVE
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Addressing the Needs of Informal Workers in National Development Plan IV
Addressing the Needs of Informal Workers in National Development Plan IV
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KCCA extends deadline for street vendors to vacate city
The Kampala City Resident Commissioner-RCC Hussein Hud has extended the day on which a crack-down...
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Lira vendors return to the streets after eviction
Most vendors in Lira city have returned to the streets barely a month after they...