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

CORE MANDATE: Organising, education & training & awareness creation (socio-economic, political & cultural rights); Collective negotiations/action; Business development; Research; Advocacy
THEMATIC AREAS: Socio-economic Rights; Legal and Policy; Organizing& Representation; Social Protection; Research & Statistics; Governance & Accountability; Decent Work all geared towards Sustainable Development.
OUR CORE VALUES: Solidarity, Inclusivity, Equality, transparency , Integrity, Collectivism, Initiative, Creativity
PLAVU is apolitical and takes a very strong stand against corruption, bribery and discrimination.
OUR TARGET GROUPS: Vulnerable, marginalized and unrecognized informal economy workers with women accounting over 65 percent; they include;

Owners of micro enterprises employing a few workers
Own account or self-employed workers working alone or with family members as unpaid employees & apprentices
Dependent workers in micro-enterprises working on contract or casual basis, family workers & apprentices;

CATEGORY OF MEMBERSHIP:
Market vendors
Street vendors
Hawkers (mobile vendors)
Fisher folks
Small scale manufacturers (Jua-kalis)
Casual labourers and unpaid family workers
Informal Micro service providers (shoe shiners, cobblers, head-loaders)
Waste pickers, cleaning agents and/or recyclers