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Lungujja Women's Association (L.W.A)
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 16703, Wandegeya, Uganda |
| Street Address | Lungujja, Mbubi Road, Rubaga Division, Kampala |
| Tel | 256 - 77 - 378970, Mary Luyonde / 77 - 825057, Florence Kaddu |
| Fax | - |
| flokaddu@yahoo.com | |
| Web Address | - |
| Year Established | 1995 |
| Contacts |
Ms. Florence Kaddu - Secretary Ms. Mary Luyonde - Treasurer Ms. Gladys Kyarimpa - Chairperson |
| Mission | To uplift the status of women members in entreprenuerial and home management skills |
| Geographical area of operations | Rubaga Division, Kampala district (northern part of Kampala) |
| Issues area of operations | Economic empowerment of members. |
| Activities |
Members of LWA are involved in a variety of activities/projects including:
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| Affiliation(s) |
National Association of Women Organisations in Uganda (NAWOU) WOUGNET |
| Dissemination | Developmental and awareness issues, say, information on how to make a will, how to care for an AIDs patient, how to save or develop a savings culture |
| Target Audience | Women and girls |
| Additional Information |
The association is not self reliant due the low incomes of the members. Therefore we are still unable to publish any materials like brochures and newsletters. We are seeking partners to assist us do this next year, 2002.
Lungujja Women's Association is a KITE grant recipient and are receiving a server, which will benefit their 48 active members, as well as other women in the Rubaga district of Kampala. The Association will be able to calculate their interest payments electronically, leaving them with more time to spend on other projects. They will also be able to research business strategies online, use e-mail and web discussion forums to network with other women's organizations, and eventually train others in the use of computer technology. Update: In March 2002, LWA received their computer from KITE. Click here for the full story and photos from LWA. Click here for a report on Working with the Lungujja Women's Association (LWA) by Chloe Puett, KITE Communication Director. Lungujja Women's Association goes IT: In March 2002, LWA received a computer grant from KITE that included coverage of the electricity, telephone and internet charges for one year. The women of the Association fall in the age range of 22 - 60 years but it is very surprising that they have embraced this IT with such earnest. LWA is currently seeking the support of a volunteer trainer for the group (many of the women still fear to switch on the machine). LWA is also seeking further assistance from interested partners to be able to sustain itself beyond 2002 when the KITE donation depletes. Click here for the complete report. May 2002: LWA participated in a one day demonstration and training on the use of WorldSpace radio to access development information. The training aimed at demonstrating to the participants a new information delivery technology developed by the WorldSpace Corporation. The demonstration showed participants how a simple satellite radio can be used to disseminate information to a large number of people in different geographical locations for wider dissemination to local communities. The WorldSpace radios when connected to a computer help users to access web based information without having to use the usual method of accessing information from the Internet (e.g., dialup, wireless or cable connections). Click here for a report on the WorldSpace radio training. March 2005: Fruit juice and paste making project Lungujja Women’s Association (LWA) was established in 1995 to uplift the status of women in Lungujja. Ten years down the road, LWA has 25 active members who testify that through LWA they have been enabled to shift from small to medium income earners for instance, some have managed to shift from kiosks to fully-fledged retail shops. Members have also been equipped with public speech skills. Projects undertaken include Diary farming, Goat rearing, Poultry keeping, Retail shops, Catering and Home management, Fruit juice and paste making, Market vending, Piggery and Herbal soap making.
Passion fruit juice is produced in concentrate form and ranges from 5000Shs. – 7000Shs. for 750mg, (variable according to season) approximately 5 dollars. Tomato and chili pastes are sold at 1000 shillings. The juice has mostly attracted parents of boarding-school children in the area. LWA seeks to attract market beyond Lungujja. However the problem has stemmed from lack of a trademark for their products, to attract buyers. People in the area are the only ones who know about LWA’s products and their usefulness. Members of LWA noted that the process of obtaining a label is not only hideous but also costly. This makes it hard for their products to go out on open market. The only buyers that are aware about the products are those from Lungujja. The other problems encountered include the high production costs in terms of purchasing preservatives, which are expensive and rare on the market. The costs associated with sterilizing of the bottles are also high as the bottles are bought from downtown Kampala. Bottle seals are also expensive. LWA also makes herbal soap. Members interested in passion juice concentrate, tomato-paste and chili-paste and herbal soap should contact LWA as indicated above or via WOUGNET at info@wougnet.org. |
Last update: April-26, 2005