Know your rights.

Claim your justice.

Nalaw Foundation empowers young Ugandans with the legal knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the justice system โ€” and demand accountability from those in power.

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Legal awareness workshops

Delivering plain-language legal education to communities, schools, and universities across Uganda.

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Constructive journalism

Publishing articles, videos and podcasts that make the law accessible and meaningful for young people.

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Community legal aid

Providing paralegal training and legal clinics in underserved communities throughout Uganda.

50+

Legal awareness workshops delivered

120+

Articles & legal guides published

30+

Podcast episodes produced

5

Programme areas of work

Who we are

A movement for legal empowerment

Founded and led by young people, the Nalaw Foundation was built on a simple conviction โ€” that a society can only be truly just when its people understand the laws that govern them.

"We envision a society where young people can navigate the legal system with confidence โ€” not as bystanders, but as informed, empowered participants in shaping a just Uganda."

Based in Uganda

Headquartered in Kampala, working across communities throughout the country.

Youth-led organisation

Founded and run by young people who understand firsthand the barriers to legal access.

Powered by media

Using constructive journalism and storytelling to carry legal knowledge into communities.

Committed to justice

Working towards SDG 16 โ€” peace, justice, and strong institutions for all Ugandans.

Who we are

A movement for legal empowerment

Founded and led by young people, the Nalaw Foundation was built on a simple conviction โ€” that a society can only be truly just when its people understand the laws that govern them.

"We envision a society where young people can navigate the legal system with confidence โ€” not as bystanders, but as informed, empowered participants in shaping a just Uganda."

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Based in Uganda

Headquartered in Kampala, working across communities throughout the country.

๐ŸŒฑ

Youth-led organisation

Founded and run by young people who understand firsthand the barriers to legal access.

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Powered by media

Using constructive journalism and storytelling to carry legal knowledge into communities.

โš–๏ธ

Committed to justice

Working towards SDG 16 โ€” peace, justice, and strong institutions for all Ugandans.

Our work

Five programmes, one purpose

We address the legal barriers young people face โ€” from lack of awareness to limited access to justice โ€” across five interconnected areas of work.

Accountability & Rule of Law

We document violations, publish findings, and build pressure for transparent, independent accountability processes.

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Advocacy & Legal Awareness

We translate complex law into plain language and take it directly into schools, universities, and communities.

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Media & Constructive Journalism

We produce podcasts, articles, and videos that bring legal stories and human rights issues to life.

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Community Legal Aid & Training

We deliver paralegal training, mentorship, and legal aid clinics directly into underserved communities.

Learn more

Gender Equality & GBV

We advocate for women's rights, challenge gender inequality, and support survivors of gender-based violence.

Learn more
Our work

Five programmes, one purpose

We address the legal barriers young people face โ€” from lack of awareness to limited access to justice โ€” across five interconnected areas of work.

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Accountability & Rule of Law

We document violations, publish findings, and build pressure for transparent, independent accountability processes.

Learn more
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Advocacy & Legal Awareness

We translate complex law into plain language and take it directly into schools, universities, and communities.

Learn more
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Media & Constructive Journalism

We produce podcasts, articles, and videos that bring legal stories and human rights issues to life.

Learn more
๐Ÿค

Community Legal Aid & Training

We deliver paralegal training, mentorship, and legal aid clinics directly into underserved communities.

Learn more
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Gender Equality & GBV

We advocate for women's rights, challenge gender inequality, and support survivors of gender-based violence.

Learn more
Latest from Nalaw

Legal articles & analysis

Our writers break down Uganda’s laws and legal developments into clear, accessible reading for everyone.

Watch & listen

Learn through media

From short explainer videos to in-depth podcast conversations โ€” legal knowledge delivered in formats that meet people where they are.

Latest podcast episodes
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