[company_age]17.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]Seed[/funding][description]Justice Defenders is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities in Africa through legal education, training, and practice. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, Justice Defenders distinguishes itself by its innovative approach to legal aid. The organization partners with prestigious academic institutions like the University of London to offer law degrees to prison communities, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the legal system. Additionally, Justice Defenders trains prisoners and prison staff as auxiliary paralegals, expanding access to legal assistance within prison walls. Furthermore, they establish law practices within prisons, providing free legal services and conducting legal awareness clinics for those lacking access to justice. Justice Defenders' commitment to empowering marginalized communities sets it apart from other legal aid organizations, making it a vital force for justice in Africa.[/description][ps]Legal education, training, and practice, including law degree programs, paralegal training, prison-based law practices, and legal awareness clinics.[/ps]