Kyabuhangwa Women in Development (KWID)

Postal Address P.O. Box 894, Kabale, Uganda
Street Address -
Tel 256-77-428430
Fax -
E-mail 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
  • Education talks
  • Workshops, seminars, courses, trainings
  • Learning tours/demonstration gardens
  • Self help projects
  • Adult education
  • Advocacy
  • Home visits and counselling
  • Agroforestry
  • Psychosocial support
  • Nutrition
  • skills development
  • Material and financial support
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