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Exhibition of the Impact of the World Day of Remembrance in Uganda (2019–2025)
By: Uganda Professional Drivers’ Network (UPDN)
Campaign Hashtags: #WDoRImpactUG #WDoRExhibitionUG

1. Background
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) is observed globally on the third Sunday of November each year. It is a day to:
• Remember those killed or seriously injured in road crashes;
• Stand with bereaved families, survivors and first responders; and
• Call for stronger action to prevent further loss on the roads.

Since 2019, Uganda has consistently commemorated WDoR through national and regional events led by the Uganda Professional Drivers’ Network (UPDN) in collaboration with key government entities, faith leaders, civil society, the private sector, health facilities and the media.

Over the years, these commemorations have generated a rich collection of:
• Photographs and videos;
• Testimonies from survivors and bereaved families;
• Statements and speeches;
• Media coverage and social-media campaigns;
• Policy and programme commitments linked to road safety.

However, this material is scattered across multiple institutions and platforms, and there is no single, curated space that tells the full story of WDoR in Uganda from 2019–2025.

2. Problem Statement
Despite six consecutive years of WDoR commemorations in Uganda:
• Records and visuals are fragmented and not centrally stored;
• The impact of WDoR on public awareness, policy dialogue, behaviour change and practical initiatives (e.g. EMS, blood donation, speed management) is not systematically documented;
• There is no structured exhibition (physical or digital) that brings together this journey for learning, remembrance and advocacy;
• Valuable institutional memory and human stories risk being lost or under-utilised.

This limits the ability of government, civil society, development partners and the public to fully appreciate WDoR’s contribution and to use this evidence to drive stronger road-safety action.

3. Overall Goal
To preserve, curate and showcase Uganda’s journey of commemorating the World Day of Remembrance from 2019–2025 through a national Exhibition of the Impact of the World Day of Remembrance in Uganda (2019–2025), serving as a tool for remembrance, learning and advocacy.

4. Specific Objectives
1. To design and deliver a national exhibition that showcases the impact of WDoR in Uganda (2019–2025), including physical displays and complementary digital elements.
2. To collect, organise and curate key WDoR materials from 2019–2025 (photos, videos, testimonies, media stories, reports and social-media content).
3. To document and present how WDoR activities have contributed to awareness, survivor and family support, policy and legal reforms, enforcement efforts, EMS and other road-safety initiatives.
4. To honour victims and survivors by presenting their stories in a dignified, sensitive and accessible manner.
5. To provide a credible reference resource for government, civil society, development partners, the media and academia on WDoR and road-safety advocacy in Uganda.
6. To enhance visibility and coordination of UPDN and its partners as national conveners of remembrance and road-safety action.

5. Description of the Exhibition
The exhibition will be designed as a multi-format experience, combining:
• A physical exhibition (panels, photo walls, info displays, printed materials, installations); and
• A digital component (e.g. web page or online gallery) that extends reach and ensures long-term accessibility.

5.1 Proposed Themes / Sections
The exhibition may be organised around key thematic areas, for example:
1. “The Road Safety Crisis”
o Key national statistics and trends;
o The human, social and economic cost of road crashes.
2. “Our Journey with WDoR (2019–2025)”
o Year-by-year highlights of national and regional WDoR commemorations;
o Locations, partners, main activities and key messages for each year.
3. “Remember” – Honouring Those We Have Lost
o Memorial services, candles, prayers, symbolic actions;
o Stories and portraits of victims (with consent from families).
4. “Support” – Standing with Survivors and Families
o Testimonies of survivors and bereaved families;
o Examples of psychosocial, spiritual and practical support initiatives.
5. “Act” – Turning Remembrance into Action
o Policy and legal developments;
o Campaigns and programmes influenced or amplified by WDoR (e.g. youth-led campaigns, speed management advocacy, blood donation and EMS efforts);
o Partnerships formed or strengthened through WDoR.
6. “Voices for Safer Roads”
o Quotes and messages from leaders, survivors, youth, faith leaders, professionals and partners;
o Media coverage highlights and social-media snapshots, using #WDoRImpactUG and #WDoRExhibitionUG.
7. “The Road Ahead”
o Lessons learnt;
o Key recommendations and calls to action for different stakeholders.

5.2 Formats and Media
• Large-format photo panels and story boards;
• Short video clips played on screens (if available);
• Printed infographics and timelines;
• A digital/online gallery or microsite to mirror the exhibition content;
• QR codes linking to additional resources, full stories or longer videos.

6. Target Audience
Primary beneficiaries
• Road traffic victims, survivors and bereaved families;
• Road-safety advocates and organisations in Uganda.
Key audiences
• Government ministries and agencies (Transport, Works, Health, Police, Education, Local Government, UNRA, KCCA, etc.);
• Parliament and relevant committees;
• Health facilities and emergency medical services providers;
• Transport and logistics companies, driving schools, driver associations and unions;
• Youth groups, schools and universities;
• Faith-based institutions and religious leaders;
• Civil society organisations;
• Development partners and donors;
• Media houses, journalists and digital influencers;
• Researchers and academic institutions.

7. Expected Results and Outputs
Expected Results
1. Uganda’s WDoR journey (2019–2025) is visibly documented and publicly showcased through a structured exhibition.
2. Survivors, families and affected communities feel recognised and honoured.
3. Stakeholders have a stronger evidence base for advocating safer roads, better EMS and sustained support to victims.
4. UPDN and partners are more firmly positioned as leaders and conveners in remembrance and road safety.
Key Outputs
1. A fully designed and mounted Exhibition of the Impact of the World Day of Remembrance in Uganda (2019–2025) (physical, with complementary digital presence).
2. A curated and organised digital archive of WDoR materials (2019–2025).
3. A concise exhibition guide/brief (printed and PDF) summarising key messages, statistics and lessons.
4. A set of communication assets (social-media cards, short clips, captions) promoting the exhibition and the hashtags:
o #WDoRImpactUG
o #WDoRExhibitionUG

8. Implementation Approach and Key Activities
The project will follow a participatory and ethical documentation approach.
Phase 1 – Inception and Planning
• Confirm project team (coordination, documentation, design, communications).
• Map key partners and content holders (UPDN, government agencies, hospitals, CSOs, media, faith-based organisations, etc.).
• Agree on themes, exhibition structure and key messages.
• Develop consent and ethical guidelines for use of photos and testimonies.
Phase 2 – Content Collection and Curation
• Conduct a call for materials (photos, videos, reports, media coverage) from 2019–2025.
• Retrieve and scan relevant documents where needed.
• Conduct interviews and collect written/recorded testimonies from survivors, bereaved families, first responders and leaders.
• Sort and catalogue content by year, theme and stakeholder.
Phase 3 – Design and Production
• Develop exhibition narrative, captions, timelines and infographics.
• Design and print exhibition materials (panels, posters, story boards, infographics).
• Prepare a simple digital/online version of the exhibition (web page or microsite).
Phase 4 – Exhibition Set-Up and Launch
• Install the exhibition at the selected venue(s).
• Organise an official launch event, ideally linked to the national WDoR commemoration.
• Engage media and influencers to cover the exhibition and amplify key messages.
Phase 5 – Documentation, Dissemination and Follow-Up
• Produce a short post-exhibition note capturing feedback, reach and key reflections.
• Keep the digital component online as a permanent reference.
• Explore opportunities to re-mount or adapt the exhibition in other locations (e.g. universities, city halls, regional centres).

9. Resource Requirements (Budget Headings)
A detailed budget will be developed. Main cost categories include:
1. Project Coordination and Personnel
o Coordinator, documentation officer, designer, communications officer, support staff.
2. Content Collection and Processing
o Field visits, interviews, transcription, translation, scanning and archiving.
3. Exhibition Design and Production
o Graphic design, printing of panels and posters, frames/stands, display materials.
4. Venue and Logistics
o Venue hire (if applicable), transport, set-up, technical support, refreshments for launch.
5. Digital Component
o Web design / page development, hosting, basic maintenance.
6. Communication and Visibility
o Social-media promotion, media engagement, limited printed materials (flyers, programmes).
7. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
o Simple tools to capture visitor numbers, profiles, feedback and lessons learnt.

10. Sustainability and Future Use
• The exhibition content will form a long-term archive of Uganda’s WDoR journey, which can be updated with future commemorations.
• Materials (photos, stories, infographics) can be reused in driver training, school programmes, campaigns and advocacy.
• The exhibition model can be adapted for other themes (e.g. professional drivers, EMS, occupational road safety).
• Relationships built through this initiative will strengthen ongoing collaboration on remembrance and road-safety messaging.

Contact: info@driversnetworkug.org