About Us
Platform for Labour Action (PLA) promotes and protects the rights of vulnerable and marginalized workers in Uganda.
Platform for Labour Action (PLA) is a Ugandan Non-Governmental Organization established in 2000 to promote and protect the rights of vulnerable and marginalized workers. For over two decades, PLA has been at the forefront of the fight against child labour, unsafe migration, and workplace exploitation in Uganda.
PLA works across 9 districts in Uganda, reaching thousands of vulnerable workers including children in labour, migrant workers, and informal sector workers. Through a combination of direct legal assistance, policy advocacy, community mobilization, and research, PLA has impacted the lives of over 21,000 people.
Our Mission
To promote and protect the rights of vulnerable and marginalized workers in Uganda through advocacy, legal aid, research, and community empowerment.
Our Vision
A society where the rights and dignity of all workers are respected, protected, and fulfilled, with special attention to the most vulnerable and marginalized.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Justice & Equity
We believe in equal access to justice and fair treatment for all workers regardless of their status.
Solidarity
Standing together with vulnerable workers and communities in their struggle for rights and dignity.
Participation
Empowering communities to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods.
Integrity
Maintaining the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct.
Child-Centred
Prioritizing the best interests of children in all our programmes and advocacy efforts.
Gender Responsive
Addressing the unique challenges faced by women and girls in the labour market.
What We Do
Our comprehensive approach to protecting the rights and dignity of vulnerable workers
Child Labour and Social Protection
Since inception in 2000, PLA has been at the forefront of eliminating child exploitation in Uganda — from domestic servitude and commercial agriculture to trafficking and children affected by conflict.
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Change Maker, Advocacy and Social Justice
PLA nurtures communities where agents of change naturally emerge, supporting 30+ community-based organisations to defend labour rights and champion social justice.
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Legal Aid
PLA provides free comprehensive legal aid to vulnerable and marginalised workers who cannot afford legal representation — across 16 districts with physical clinics in Kampala, Iganga, and Lira.
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Safe Labour Migration
Every year, thousands of Ugandans migrate in search of work, many facing exploitation and trafficking. PLA ensures migration becomes a pathway to opportunity — not vulnerability.
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Skilling and Vocational Training
Our Skilling and Vocational Training program equips children, adolescents, and young adults with marketable skills while ensuring their protection from exploitation, including child labour.
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Research, Knowledge Management and Learning
Since inception, PLA's work has been grounded in rigorous research, knowledge management, and continuous learning — generating evidence-based insights that inform advocacy and programme design.
Learn MorePLA International
PLA International extends our mission beyond Uganda, working across borders to protect workers' rights and combat exploitation. Through international partnerships and advocacy, we contribute to global efforts for decent work and social justice.
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Advocating for workers' rights on the international stage
Our Partners
Organizations we work with to achieve our mission
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Join our mission to protect vulnerable workers across Uganda. Whether through partnerships, donations, or volunteering, your support creates lasting impact.