OBJECTIVES

>>  To be an umbrella organization that brings together all Ugandans affected by epilepsy, to help
them realise that they are normal human beings and can be part of their community.
 

>>  To improve the livelihood and welfare of Ugandans affected by epilepsy.
 

>>  To improve the quality and availability of services available to Ugandans affected by epilepsy.
 

>>  To be a link organization to unreached Ugandans affected by epilepsy.
 

>>  To create awareness and acceptance of those affected by epilepsy and how to deal with the
symptoms and challenges associated with epilepsy.
 

>>  To provide medical, psychosocial support and scholastic materials such as shoes, clothes and
other services needed by Ugandans affected by epilepsy.
 

>>  To ensure that those suffering from seizures appreciate that they can live life to their full
potential and can have a meaningful day to day life.
 

>>  To instill hope and fight the stigma associated with people affected by epilepsy in all
communities in Uganda, such as abandonment, de-association and other forms of segregation.
 

>>  To partner with and network with governmental and other non-governmental organizations
dealing with epilepsy related activities in Uganda and beyond.
 

>>  To carry out and implement all those activities for which Epilepsy Awareness Uganda
has been born.
 

>>  To encourage Ugandans to become neurologists to further the understanding of epilepsy.