The National Association of Women’s Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU) is a leading national umbrella organization consisting of clusters of grassroots women’s organizations that form themselves into district and regional women’s networks, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Faith-based organizations (FBOs) and Women’s professional bodies. NAWOU boasts of being the most grounded women’s Organisation because of its members found in all parts of Uganda and as the oldest based on its foundation as the National Council for women in 1960s. Our membership is diverse, spanning with a wide range of issues including governance, leadership development, economic emancipation and justice, education, HIV response, advocacy for the rights of women and development, health, disabilities and other vulnerabilities. We have a strong rural presence and focus, to cater for our rural based target.
Our Vision: “A society where women are self-reliant and free from injustice”
Our Mission: “To promote the growth of a women’s movement through a strong network that advocates for the rights of women in Uganda.”
Our work is guided by core values that are fundamental and ideal at the heart of the association, and these are: •Teamwork •Integrity •Non-Discrimination and participation.
Through the Economic Empowerment Program, NAWOU is running the HANDMADE social enterprise program that exists to extend economic empowerment opportunities to vulnerable women who are organized into groups. The program significantly aims at amplifying the women's entrepreneurial skills and potential to fashion artistic handmade products that portray Uganda's cultural heritage.
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‘’NAWOU has a zero tolerance to fraud, illegal or corrupt practices, sexual abuse and harassment. NAWOU therefore requires its employees and stakeholders to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities.''
Company Details
- Employees
- 18
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Plot 1, Perryman Gardens Bakuli (Off Hoima Road), P.o. Box 1663,uganda
- Industry
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Website
- http://www.nawouganda.ug
- Keywords
- Gender Issues, Women's Rights, Economic Empowerment, Women's Self Sustainabilty, Gender Rights, Gender Equality, Governance and Leadership, Combating Gender Based Violence, Health Issues.
- HQ
- Kampala, Old Kampala
- Competitors
- CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda, Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE), African Youth Energy Network (Africa), CHILDRENS HOSPITAL TRUST SOUTH AFRICA, Women's International Peace Centre, Agape Earth Coalition, Uganda Women's Network (UWONET), Tomosi Group, BRIDGE STREET STONE LIMITED, Uganda Martyrs Hospital, Lubaga.
National Association Of Women's Organizations In Uganda (Nawou) Questions
National Association Of Women'S Organizations In Uganda (Nawou)'s website is http://www.nawouganda.ug
National Association Of Women'S Organizations In Uganda (Nawou)'s LinkedIn profile is https://ug.linkedin.com/company/nawouganda
National Association Of Women'S Organizations In Uganda (Nawou) has
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employees at National Association Of Women'S Organizations In Uganda (Nawou).
National Association Of Women'S Organizations In Uganda (Nawou)'s industry is
Non-profit Organizations
National Association Of Women'S Organizations In Uganda (Nawou)'s top competitors are
Cure Children's Hospital Of Uganda,
Forum For Women In Democracy (Fowode),
African Youth Energy Network (Africa),
Childrens Hospital Trust South Africa,
Women's International Peace Centre,
Agape Earth Coalition,
Uganda Women's Network (Uwonet),
Tomosi Group,
Bridge Street Stone Limited,
Uganda Martyrs Hospital, Lubaga.
National Association Of Women'S Organizations In Uganda (Nawou)'s categories are Non-profit Organizations
National Association Of Women'S Organizations In Uganda (Nawou)'s founding year is 1992
