| Postal Address | P.O. Box 894, Kabale, Uganda |
| Street Address | - |
| Tel | 256-77-428430 |
| Fax | - |
| kwid2007@yahoo.com | |
| Web Address | - |
| Year Established | 1996 |
| Contacts | Florence Tumuheirwe, Director |
| Mission | To empower women address hindrances to their advancement. |
| Geographical area of operations | Rukiga county, Kamwezi subcounty, Kabale District |
| Issues area of operations | Integrated community development i.e. education, economic development, health, improved production, environmental management and social welfare. |
| Activities |
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| Affiliation(s) | Kyabuhangwa Youth in Development Association, Kyabuhangwa Pal Class, Muhanga tukwatanise group and Kankino Bakyara tukore |
| Partner(s) | Strengthening Decentralisation in Uganda (SDU), Uganda AIDS Control Programme (UACP), World Vision Rukiga, Kigezi Health Care Foundation, Kabale District Local Government, Kabale Civil Society Forum |
| Dissemination | Brochures, Booklets, Videotapes and reports |
| Target Audience | Community especially marginalised groups |
| Additional Information |
Kyabuhangwa Women In Development is a not for profit, non-political organisation that was established in 1996 to enhance social-economic, legal and political development to empower women with information and skills to exercise their rights and spur developments. This social contract provides a coherent framework within which poverty, violence, ill health, illiteracy, unemployment, environmental degradation, hunger, oppression and disunity can be effectively addressed. It is located in Kyabuhangwa parish, Kamwezi sub-county, Kabale District. It is aiming at soliciting local resources, donor funds and government support to empower vulnerable groups especially women.
KWID has recently launched its new strategic plan, 2004 - 2008. Download a copy of the completion report for the first strategic phase - available in PDF format. |
Last update: May 25, 2007