Umbrella for Journalists in Kasese (UJK) is an indigenous organization that is contributing to defending media rights in rural Uganda. The organization run its activities without recourse to discrimination based on religion, race, sex, tribe or other forms that demean human dignity.  We consider Security, Capacity Development, Outreaches, funding opportunities and resources as key things in our journey to transform the globe. UJK comprises of competent, independent, and a network of media professionals who extensively contribute to a secure and safe working environment in the country. We are initiated in the principal belief that ethics and respect for human rights, freedom of expression and well remuneration is a core element of democracy.

Integrity:
To be honesty and reliable to our values
Teamwork:
Believing in a collective effort to serve our community.
Accountability:
To be accountable for our actions to all stakeholders.
Equity:
To be fair and just to everyone without discrimination

In 2016, we signed an MoU with Unwanted Witness under the Project; “Using technology to building an independent and self-sustaining freelance journalism in rural Uganda” with support from the United States of America, Embassy, Kampala.

In 2017, UJK signed a Memorandum of Understanding between Freedom House Inc implementing the Protecting Media Space in Uganda Project – National Democratic Institute/Fundamental Freedoms Fund Cooperative Agreement No. 16-16202-NCS.H-1428 Freedom House Ref 18- ND3HPM-01

In 2022 and 2023, UJK signed a Subaward Agreements No. 22-HFA011-RR11 and No. 23-HFA011-RR18 respectively provided through Freedom House by the United States Agency for International Development/Rights And Justice Activity (USAID/RAJA) to Promote and Protect Press Freedom.