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Who We Are

Platform for Vendors in Uganda (PLAVU), is a national Micro and small business alliance formed to organize, build voice, increase visibility and win justice (validity) for her members. Formed in 2011 and formally registered in 2013 vide: 175372, we organize, build voice, increase visibility and win justice (validity) for her members. Today, PLAVU is an indigenous not for profit, national federation of member-based organizations of the working poor in the informal economy; with over 3500 registered members and 40 affiliate associations.

Our Core Values

PLAVU is apolitical and takes a very strong stand against corruption, bribery and discrimination. As such, we embrace the following as our core values:
o    Solidarity
o    transparency
o    Inclusiveness
o    Integrity
o    Initiative
o    Creativity
o    Equality
o    Collectivism