About (UPDN): Uganda Professional Drivers Network
The Uganda Professional Drivers’ Network (UPDN) is a dully registered NGO working with registered Drivers’ Associations, Driving Schools and Employers to support Government in professionalizing Drivers in Uganda by Networking and Coordinating activities in road safety, Driver Health and Welfare in Uganda.
UPDN is an umbrella organisation for drivers’ associations/organisations and related stakeholders. UPDN was established in 2015 at a time of when many drivers’ associations were characterized by limited organization which adversely affected coordination in pursuit to common objectives of better welfare, common voice and professionalism. UPDN was hence established to build skills for professional development, coordination for unified voice of drivers on road safety agenda and to strengthen driver organisations for better welfare for their members.
The Organisation was therefore formed out of need to provide a platform for professionalising practicing drivers and their Organisations and to be a Networking platform for Driver leaders, driving schools, driver employers and Government.
We approach these thematic areas through Networking, Capacity Building and Advocacy.
Vision Statement
A society free from road crashes and its associated effects .
Mission Statement
To professionalize driving industry in Uganda for improved road safety.
Our Objectives
- To build capacity of drivers and their organizations in Uganda.
- To promote equal opportunities for women in the driving industry.
- To provide information and a platform for advocacy on road safety and health of drivers.
- To respond to health, wellness and welfare of drivers and their families in Uganda.
Our Core Activities
- Professional assessments, specialized continuous professional development for practicing drivers with emphasis on promoting professionalism, women involvement and youth employment.
- Coordinating the implementation of programs addressing HIV, non-communicable diseases, and road safety issues among drivers in Uganda.
- Facilitating employment for drivers with particular
focus on women and youth. - Collecting and disseminating information on the driving industry to facilitate decision making for all stakeholders.
- Coordinating capacity building, networking and advocacy activities for road transport sector.
