Dedicated to Supporting Children
and Young Children with Autism
It Is Not a Disability,
It Is a Different Ability
Dorna Centre Home for Autism is a registered NGO in Ntinda, Kampala, delivering full-time residential care, specialised education, therapy, and vocational preparation for children and young people with autism and related developmental disabilities. Serving families from across Uganda where specialised services remain limited, the Centre operated on a zero-profit model from 2022 to 2024, supported 33 children, and enabled 15 fully sponsored placements through a cross-subsidy approach and charitable giving, with all income reinvested in programme delivery, staffing, facilities, and quality improvement. Read More
Word from the Executive Director
Welcome to Dorna Centre Home for Autism. I founded the Centre in February 2013 in response to the limited access to structured, specialised autism services in Uganda. Today, Dorna Centre stands as the country's first organisation dedicated exclusively to autism, giving children and young people access to care and education that many families cannot find within their local systems.
As an educator trained in special needs education, counselling, and early childhood psychology, I have worked to build a practical model that integrates therapy, learning, and pathways to long-term independence. Beyond direct services, we continue to lead awareness through autism walks, caregiver engagement, and public forums that challenge stigma and strengthen inclusion.
Our commitment remains clear: measurable progress for every learner and sustained support for families navigating autism care in low-resource settings.
At Dorna Centre, we deliver specialized autism support services for children and young adults through structured education, therapy, and life-skills training. Families can access day, residential (boarding), and outreach programmes designed to build communication, independence, confidence, and long-term inclusion.
Families travel from across Uganda to reach Dorna Centre because specialised autism services are still limited in many communities. With donor support and our cross-subsidy model, children from financially vulnerable households can access consistent therapy, education, and daily care. Nearly half of the children we support are fully sponsored through this model.
Expand access to specialised autism care for children who would otherwise remain on waiting lists.
Strengthen families through caregiver support, guidance, and reduced financial pressure.
Build long-term outcomes by advancing communication, life skills, and vocational readiness.
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