Pictorial: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

03 Dec 2019 19:57

Wambuzi Reacheal

Politics Misc

A group of children with disabilities pose for a group photo.

Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate the national day of persons with disabilities-PWDs at Iganga municipal council primary school in Iganga district on Tuesday.

The celebrations held under the theme of "promoting disability inclusive programming for an accessible future," were aimed at promoting the different potentials exhibited by PWDs in Uganda's development.

URN brings you the event in pictures.

Wambuzi Reacheal

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A group of children with disabilities pose for a group photo.
A group of PWDs perform at the event.
Busia municipality member of parliament, Hon. Geoffrey Macho addressing the congregation.
Gender and culture affairs state minster, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo addressing the congregation.
Hon. Grace Asamo, the eastern region PWD representative addressing the congregation.
Hon. Peace Mutuuzo awards selected PWDs with 15 wheel chairs.
Hon. Peace Mutuuzo shares a light moment with some of the persons living with albinism.
Members from the Kampala capital authority disability council graced the event.
Permanent secreatary for the minstry of gender, labor and social development, James Ebitu attending the event.
Persons living with albinism entertaining the public.
Some of the PWDs join Hon. Grace Asamo in celebratins to commemorate their day.