PulidaWo

PulidaWo is the official Uganda Law Society (ULS) platform for free pro bono legal aid — connecting members of the public with practising advocates who volunteer their time across Uganda.

Whether you are in Kampala, Gulu, Mbarara, Jinja, or any district nationwide, PulidaWo helps you request pro bono assistance from verified advocates near you and coordinate your matter securely from your phone. The app is free to download; advocate help through the platform is provided pro bono at no cost to you.

FOR CLIENTS

• Request free pro bono help by case type and share what matters for your situation

• Find ULS-verified advocates on a map in your district

• Track your request from submission to advocate acceptance

• Receive push notifications when your case updates

• Browse plain-language legal guides (civil, criminal, small claims, and more)

• Sign in with Google, Facebook, or email

FOR ADVOCATES

• Volunteer pro bono time and go online to receive matched requests

• Accept or decline requests within your expertise and availability

• Manage active cases and coordinate with clients in one workspace

• Stay notified when new requests arrive

IMPORTANT

PulidaWo coordinates pro bono legal aid with limited scope. It is not formal legal representation until an advocate accepts your matter. Advocates on the platform hold valid ULS practising certificates and volunteer their services at no charge through this programme.

NO SMARTPHONE? NO PROBLEM

Dial *384*2561# on any basic phone for USSD access to legal information and pro bono support — no internet required. Works on MTN, Airtel, and other Uganda networks.

Free legal self-help content is also available from the ULS Equal Legal Access Campaign (ELAC) at elac.uls.or.ug.

Built for the Uganda Law Society community. Operating under The Advocates Act (Cap. 267).

Support: [email protected] | +256 800 355 355

Website: pulidawo.com