On the road to retirement in Uganda
Uganda has a universal state pension that is only available to citizens over the age of 80. And despite repeated assurances to extend access to
Cash transfers and social assistance play a key role in reducing poverty and inequality across the world. Yet, in many low- and middle-income countries, only a fraction of the population is covered by social protection.
At RAISE, we work to strengthen inclusive social protection systems – in particular for groups who are often left behind, such as older people, informal workers, and people with disabilities.
We do this through
Our goal is to ensure that everyone – regardless of their work status – has a basic income floor and access to support when they need it throughout their lives.
Together we can create lasting change and hope for the future!
Uganda has a universal state pension that is only available to citizens over the age of 80. And despite repeated assurances to extend access to
Despite the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, many persons with disabilities in Georgia continue to face significant barriers
Uganda has started to lay some of the foundations for a welfare state with transfer payments for vulnerable groups. For example, in 2015, a tax-paid
