Yesterday, November 7th 2023, Standard Chartered Bank marked the 2023 Purple Tuesday with a series of activities that included lighting the bank’s head office purple as well as hosted several persons with different abilities from a Futuremakers initiative involved in Agri-business where the bank offered them grants totalling to over UGX 170m to enhance their businesses. The event was presided over by Hon. Helen Grace Asamo, Minister of State for Disability in the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. In this opinion, Sanjay Rughani, the Chief Executive Officer, of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda reiterates the importance and value of…
Purple Tuesday 2023⏤ together, we can make a difference in the lives of People With Disabilities, one step at a time Purple Tuesday is a global social movement and the No.1 brand for improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families. Celebrated on the first Tuesday of every November, Purple Tuesday is dedicated to promoting accessibility and inclusivity for disabled consumers. The initiative inspires leadership and staff of organisations from all sectors and sizes to foster awareness, deepen understanding, and implement solutions for enhanced accessibility in their customer environments. Participating organisations are dedicated to making public commitments each year to improve accessibility and practices, ensuring that disabled customers have a more inclusive and positive experience.

Hon Hellen Grace Asamo (standing in front, with clutches), Uganda State Minister for Disability, together with Sanjay Rughani, that Standard Chartered Bank Uganda CEO (2nd left) and other bank staff, standing with some of the disabled entrepreneurs who have been awarded a total of UGX170 million in grants.



