pdf PLA ANNUAL REPORT 2022

Summary of 2022 Annual Report - Platform for Labour Action (PLA)

This memo summarizes the Platform for Labour Action's (PLA) annual report for the year 2022. PLA is a Ugandan non-governmental organization founded in 2000 that promotes and protects the rights of vulnerable and marginalized workers.

Executive Summary:

2022 was a year of resilience for PLA, marked by the loss of a major funding partner (the Democratic Governance Facility) yet maintaining operational stability. PLA successfully implemented various programs, secured new funding, and continued to advocate for workers' rights. Key achievements include providing legal support services, empowering communities through awareness and skills training, and influencing policy changes.

Key Achievements:

• Human Rights and Accountability:
  • 1,178 individuals received legal support services.
  • UGX 337,454,491/= recovered for clients in unpaid wages and compensation.
  • 1,019,083 people reached through awareness campaigns.
  • 203 private sector employers trained on child rights and business principles.
  • 100 women market group leaders trained on transformative leadership.
• Social Protection:
  • 2,867 community members trained in income generation skills.
  • 401 at-risk and former child laborers supported with scholastic materials.
  • 680 former child laborers received vocational skills and apprenticeship training.
  • Political and technical officials of local governments committed to increasing resource allocation to probation and labor offices.
• Research and Knowledge Management:
  • Findings from child labor surveys and rapid assessments were adopted by the National Steering Committee on the Elimination of Child Labor.
  • Various research projects were concluded, providing valuable data on child labor and related issues.
• Institutional Strengthening:
  • PLA secured a new project focused on the civic and political participation of women market vendors.
  • PLA maintained its strategic position at the national level by participating in key working groups and committees.

Challenges:

• Loss of a major funding partner.
• Limited budget affecting outreach capacity.
• Mistrust from some community members due to language and cultural differences.

Financial Standing:

PLA primarily relies on funding proposals to development agencies. In 2022, they successfully secured funding for a new project focused on women market vendors.

Conclusion:

Despite challenges, PLA demonstrated resilience and made significant strides in protecting and promoting the rights of vulnerable workers in Uganda in 2022. The organization remains committed to its vision of a society where social justice and democratic values are respected in the world of work.

For more comprehensive information, please download the full report.