2 Million persons Served: The Data Behind Uganda’s Most Successful Legal-Psychosocial Integration Model – Impact data reveals: Path for Health’s partnership with Uganda Law Society has reached 2M with awareness and provided direct support to 1M clients. See the transformative numbers.
Scale Meets Depth
In the world of development, programs often achieve either breadth (reaching many) or depth (transforming lives deeply). Rarely do they accomplish both at scale. The Obade Okimanyi Initiative—the partnership between Path for Health and Uganda Law Society—is that rare exception.
In 2 Years:
2,000,000+ Ugandans reached with GBV and mental health awareness
1,000,000+ clients served with direct psychosocial support
300+ lawyers trained in trauma-informed practice
100% free services maintained through strategic partnership
The Data Story: Visualizing Impact
Awareness That Reaches Every Corner
| Region | Persons Reached | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Uganda | 750,000 | Community dialogues, radio |
| Eastern Uganda | 650,000 | Mobile cinema, town halls |
| Central Uganda | 400,000 | Digital campaigns, university talks |
| Western Uganda | 200,000 | Religious leader networks, markets |
| TOTAL | 2,000,000 | Multi-channel approach |
The Ripple Effect: Following awareness campaigns, help-seeking calls to our platforms increased by 300% in target districts, indicating successfully reduced stigma.
Service Delivery: Beyond Numbers to Transformation
For Legal Professionals:
“Before training, I saw clients as cases. Now I see them as humans recovering from trauma. This hasn’t just made me a better lawyer—it’s made me a better advocate.” — ULS Lawyer, Central Legal Aid Clinic
For Survivors:
Average counseling sessions per client: 5.3
Client satisfaction rate: 94%
Legal case persistence rate (clients who complete legal processes after counseling): 78% (vs. national average of 32%)
The 1,000,000 Milestone:
Reaching one million counseling sessions isn’t just a number—it represents:
500,000+ hours of healing conversations
Every district in Uganda served
24/7 availability maintained
0 cost to clients
Why These Numbers Matter: The Theory Proven
Our hypothesis was simple but revolutionary: Integrating mental health support into legal aid would increase both service utilization and legal outcomes. The data confirms:
1. Accessibility Breaks Barriers
Before: Only 22% of rural GBV survivors sought any formal help
After Obade Okimanyi: 67% in program areas now access services
Key innovation: Free USSD code works on all phones, no internet needed
2. Integration Improves Outcomes
Legal cases with psychosocial support are 3.2x more likely to reach conclusion
Survivors receiving counseling are 5x less likely to withdraw complaints
Combined services reduce survivor dropout by 71%
3. Capacity Building Multiplies Impact
300 trained lawyers → each handles ~100 cases annually → 30,000 cases approached with trauma awareness
Training created a community of practice among lawyers sharing trauma-informed techniques.
Systemic Change: Beyond Individual Cases
Policy Influence:
Our model cited in 3 parliamentary briefs on GBV reform
Judiciary trainings adopted our integrated approach
National referral pathway guidelines revised to include psychosocial support as essential
Digital Innovation:
Our USSD platform now serves as national model for integrated service delivery
Data analytics help identify GBV hotspots for targeted prevention
Real-time referral tracking between legal and psychosocial providers
Endorsement: From Those Who Know Our Work Best
“As the Project Manager overseeing this partnership, I’ve witnessed extraordinary commitment. Path for Health doesn’t just provide counseling—they’ve fundamentally transformed how legal aid is delivered. Their team’s professionalism, compassion, and innovation have directly contributed to serving one million clients. Any entity seeking a partner that delivers measurable, transformative impact at scale need look no further.”
— Project & Programs Manager, Obade Okimanyi Initiative
The Path Forward: Scaling What Works
Our 2025-2027 Goals:
Triple service capacity to reach 3 million clients
Embed Obade Okimanyi in every district’s GBV response
Develop AI-assisted screening to identify high-risk cases earlier
Create regional training hubs for legal-psychosocial integration
Investment Needed:
$50 provides counseling for one survivor through legal process
$500 trains a lawyer in trauma-informed practice
$5,000 equips a community with Obade Okimanyi mobilization tools
$50,000 scales the model to an entire district
Interactive Data Dashboard & Call to Action
Explore Our Live Impact Dashboard: [Link to interactive data visualization]
For Researchers & Policymakers:
Download our complete data set
Request a briefing on integrated service models
Commission a case study from our implementation
For Donors & Partners:
View our detailed scaling proposal
Schedule a field visit to witness operations
Co-design an expansion with our team
For Media:
Access survivor stories (with consent)
Interview our data analytics team
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