Your Right, Our Hand

Lawyers’ Hand Africa is a non‑profit legal aid organization bridging the justice gap with free, accessible, and timely legal services for marginalized and underserved communities across Uganda and the wider African region.

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Legal Education for Every Community

Empowering Ugandan communities through accessible legal knowledge and civic education programs.

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Youth-Led. Community-Focused. Justice-Driven.

Building the next generation of legal advocates and empowered citizens across Africa.

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Free Legal Aid. Real Impact.

Providing pro bono legal support to underserved communities who need it most.

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Our Mission & Impact

Mission: To empower vulnerable individuals and communities through free legal aid, rights awareness, and legal advocacy—ensuring that justice is not a privilege but a right accessible to all.

Vision: A just and inclusive society where every individual can access and enjoy their legal rights without discrimination or financial barriers.

Access to Justice

We believe justice is a fundamental right—not a privilege. We remove barriers and extend legal support to those excluded from the formal justice system.

Equity & Inclusion

We prioritize women, children, refugees, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups—ensuring no one is left behind.

Legal Awareness

We equip people with knowledge of their rights and the law to foster self‑advocacy and sustainable change.

Integrity & Accountability

We uphold ethical practice, transparency, and professionalism—remaining answerable to the communities we serve and our partners.

Our Impact Since Inception

  • Offered pro bono legal support to hundreds of vulnerable individuals facing injustices in courts and communities.
  • Conducted legal literacy outreaches in rural and urban settlements to increase awareness of rights and remedies.
  • Provided legal support for survivors of gender‑based violence, orphans, elderly persons, refugees, persons with disabilities, and indigent accused persons.
  • Partnered with community‑based organizations to promote human rights and the rule of law at the grassroots.

Our Impact in Numbers

500+
People Served
Direct legal aid and education beneficiaries
50+
Legal Cases
Pro bono cases handled successfully
25+
Communities
Rural and urban areas reached
12
Months Active
Of dedicated service since 2024

How We’re Making a Difference

We deliver free legal aid and build legal consciousness while challenging injustice through strategic action and partnerships.

Legal Aid Clinic in action

Legal Aid Clinics

Free advice, case intake, representation, mediation, and ADR support for individuals who cannot afford legal services.

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Civic Education Workshop

Mobile Justice Units

Taking legal services to remote areas through community visits, on‑site advice, and sensitization drives.

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Strategic Litigation

Strategic Litigation

Pursuing public‑interest cases that address systemic injustices and influence policy and legal reform.

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Legal Awareness Campaigns

Legal Awareness Campaigns

Workshops, media, and school programs that equip communities with knowledge of their rights and duties.

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Community Partnerships

Community Partnerships

Working with grassroots organizations, local leaders, and legal professionals to build a unified front for justice.

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Our Programs

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Community Impact Success Story
Success Story

Transforming Lives Through Legal Empowerment

“I didn’t know I had the right to claim maintenance for my child until Lawyers’ Hand Africa explained it to me. They helped me file a case, and now my child is back in school.”

87% of participants report increased legal awareness
45 families received direct legal aid

“The workshop changed everything for our community. We now have the knowledge and confidence to stand up for our rights.”

- Sarah, Kampala
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Partners & Donors

We collaborate with organizations, firms, and donors who share our commitment to justice and human dignity. If you’d like to partner with us, please reach out.

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