The Umbrella of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the fight against HIV&AIDS and for Health Promotion (UPHLS) is a non-governmental entity operating in Rwanda that was created in 2006 as an Umbrella Organization of Disability Organizations and grassroots’ self-help groups of persons with disabilities. UPHLS operates in thematic areas of HIV&AIDS, improved Health and Employability of PWDs, inclusive health policies and budgetary allocation.
Member Organizations include : 1.Rwanda National Union of the Deaf (RNUD) ; 2. Association Générale des Personnes Handicapées au Rwanda (AGHR) ; 3.Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) ; 4.UWEZO (Union of Youth with disabilities) ; 5.Collectif Tubakunde ; 6.Abadahigwa Blind Veterans and, 7.OLSAR.