The NGO and development sector in East Africa is large, professional, and consequential. International humanitarian agencies, regional NGOs, local community-development organisations, research and advocacy bodies, and grant-making foundations all operate here, often staffed by some of the most experienced development professionals on the continent.

EABD lists NGOs, humanitarian agencies, community-development organisations, research and advocacy bodies, and grant-makers that have a formal business or trust structure. Verified profiles include focus areas, geographies served, funding sources where disclosed, and reviews from partner organisations.

About Uganda

Uganda's economy is built on agriculture, growing manufacturing capacity, the oil discoveries in the Albertine Graben, and a vibrant Kampala-centred services sector. The country's central location makes it a hub for landlocked trade serving South Sudan, eastern DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi.

EABD lists verified Ugandan businesses across Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western regions, with deep coverage of Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and the other major urban centres. Verification cross-references URSB registration where applicable. The directory is built to help buyers find suppliers, investors find opportunities, and the Ugandan business community trade with each other and the wider East African region with confidence.

NGOs in Uganda: common questions

How many NGOs are there in Uganda?

EABD lists 1,562 NGOs in Uganda as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top NGOs in Uganda?

EABD's top-ranked NGOs are YSAT Uganda, Youthplus Uganda and Youth Sport Uganda - YSU. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most NGOs in Uganda?

Kampala (716), Jinja (112) and Wakiso (63) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I choose an NGO in Uganda?

Confirm registration with the national NGO authority. Ask for recent audited accounts and annual reports. Check past projects and who funded them. NGOs in Uganda are registered with the National Bureau for NGOs.

How do I list my NGO on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.