On 1 August in Uganda, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the National Lottery Community UK launched a fund to build the capacity of disabled persons organisations. The two-year programme will be implemented by the Aga Khan Foundation Uganda, Civ-Source, Independent Development Fund and the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda. Amin Mawji, Diplomatic Representative of AKDN in Uganda, said the overall purpose of this initiative is to strengthen the disability movement to create opportunities for and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities in Uganda.