UPA – Uganda Pioneers Association

The Uganda Pioneers’ Association (UPA) is a voluntary non-governmental organization. UPA works to promote community based development, intercultural co-operation and youth participation through voluntary work. UPA was founded in 1989 by a group of young Ugandans to promote community based development. The main objectives of UPA are:

• To encourage the dynamic age group (youth) to take leading roles towards development.
• To promote and improve natural and acquired skills useful to the community.
• To promote and exchange cultures, create friendship and mutual understanding.
• To contribute to the development of community based social services.