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Ministry of Internal Affairs
Empowering Uganda's
Civil SocietyThe National Bureau for NGOs provides an enabling environment for the empowerment of the NGO sector, coordinating and regulating over 15,000 organizations across Uganda.
15,000+
Registered NGOs
135+
Districts Covered
30+
Years of Service
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15,000+
Active NGOs in Uganda
Who We Are
Championing Accountability in Uganda's NGO Sector
The National Bureau for NGOs is a semi-autonomous body under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, established with the purpose to Register, Regulate, Coordinate, Inspect, Monitor and Oversee all NGO operations in the country.
Vision
A vibrant and accountable NGO sector enabling citizens' advancement and self-transformation.
Mission
To provide an enabling environment for the empowerment of the NGO sector through registration and regulation.
Mandate
To Register, regulate, monitor, inspect, coordinate and oversee all NGO operations in the country.
What We Do
Our Services
Registration of a New NGO
The Bureau registers and maintains records of all NGOs operating in Uganda under the NGO Act, 2016. Organisations must obtain both a Certificate of Registration and a Permit of Operation before commencing activities.
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Renewal of Permit of Operation
The Bureau issues annual permits granting organisations permission to operate in Uganda. Organisations may apply for permits covering up to 5 years. Renewal applications must be submitted within six months before permit expiry.
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Review of Certificate or Permit
Organisations seeking to modify their Permit of Operation conditions may apply for a review. This covers change of objectives or geographical area, change of NGO type, change of name, or conversion from pre-2016 NGO Act format.
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Replacement of Certificate or Permit
Replace certificates or permits that have been lost, destroyed, or obliterated as to become illegible. A valid police letter documenting the loss or damage is required.
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NGO Annual Returns
All registered NGOs must submit annual returns at least once yearly, filing audited accounts and organisational reports. Non-CBO organisations use Form R; CBOs use Form S.
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Registration of Self-Regulatory Body
A self-regulatory body is set up by registered organisations that have come together and agreed that the body exercises some degree of regulatory authority over them, as defined under Section 37(4) of the NGO Act, 2016.
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Impact in Numbers
Uganda's NGO Sector at a Glance
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Registered NGOs
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With NGO presence nationwide
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Serving the NGO sector
Latest Updates
News & Announcements
Dialogue
10 July 20243 min read
Dialogue Meeting on the Operations of CBOs in Uganda Held at Imperial Royale Kampala
A significant dialogue meeting focusing on the operations of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in Uganda was convened at the Imperial Royale Hotel, chaired by the Minister of Internal Affairs.
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Training
23 May 20243 min read
DNMCs Capacity Building Training in Terego District
The NGO Bureau is holding capacity-building training for DNMCs in Terego district to strengthen monitoring and oversight of NGO and CBO operations.
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Training
6 October 20233 min read
Capacity Building Training for Members of District NGO Monitoring Committees (DNMCs)
The Bureau conducted nationwide capacity building training for District NGO Monitoring Committee members to strengthen NGO oversight at the district level.
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