Uganda Professional Drivers' Network
Uganda Professional Drivers' Network (UPDN) is a Network NGO for drivers’ associations/organizations and related industry stakeholders. UPDN was established in 2015 and registered as a legal entity with the National NGO Board under the Ministry of Internal Affairs in 2016. This was at a time when many drivers’ associations were characterized by limited organization which adversely affected coordination efforts in pursuit of common objectives of better health (welfare), common voice and professionalism. UPDN was hence established to coordinate efforts towards healthier drivers who are empowered and are road safety conscious.
Vision
To professionalize the driving industry in Uganda for improved road safety.
Mission
To professionalize the driving industry in Uganda for improved road safety
Core Values
Professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork, & Customer Centric
Our Projects
Capacity Building for Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) Driving Schools, and drivers in Uganda.
Sensitisation of Transport Operators on Legal Framework on Wildlife Trafficking in Uganda.
Capacity Building for Truck Drivers Organisations in Implementing HIV/AIDS Programs for their Drivers
Capacity Building for Drivers SACCOs for Responsive Improved Drivers' Wellfare Programs in Uganda.
Development of HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Points Along Highways and at Border Posts in Uganda.
Our Partnerships and Affiliations
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2023
The purpose of this event is to remember those who have died in road crashes. The Uganda Police annual crime report 2022 indicated a 17% spike to 20,394 in the number of road crashes in Uganda for the year 2022 with 21,473 people becoming victims of these crashes. The report indicated that 4,534 people were killed during these crashes. The intention is to work with organisations involved in promoting road safety in Uganda, prioritising Kampala including; but not limited to: the BIRGS programme partners, IRCU, KCCA, MoWT, UNRA, UPDN, ROSACU, Joe Walker, Uganda Redcross Society, Ministry of Health, PSFU, Drivers’ and Driving Schools’ Associations, Other Civil Society Organisations working for road safety and for all parties to pool their resources to annually Nationally commemorate this important global day.
