An empowered, transformed and self-sustaining society free from human rights abuses, where Gender issues are considered and people live happy lives
To educate, empower, mobilize and reach Women and girls, Men and boys in communities and promote gender equality in all areas of decision making through capacity building, networking, monitoring and advocacy for improved livelihoods and sustainable development
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Gender Equality and Women Empowerment for Development (GWEFODE) is a community based, charitable and not for profit non-governmental Organization registered with the government of Uganda.The Organization was founded in 2007 by a group of young women to promote gender equality and empower women and girls to become active participants in the development of their communities.
The formation was also a result of increasing Sexual and Gender Based violence, ethnic conflicts, gender inequalities, discrimination and violation of the rights marginalized groups such as Women, Youth, Children, People Living with HIV/AIDS especially widows and orphans, People Living with Disabilities and ethnic minority groups in particular the indigenous Batwa / Pygmies women.
The founders came with an idea to enhance sustainable livelihoods among the local underprivileged community groups especially women and children including widows, orphans and their caregivers by working with communities to contribute to a transformation in their status and wellbeing so that they can realize their rights and full potential, and become equal and respected members of families, communities and society.
Our programs such as Human Rights and leadership development, community livelihoods and economic empowerment, health education and advocacy aim at addressing gender inequalities and poverty by working with both women and girls, men and boys at all levels.
The organization geographical coverage includes the districts of Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga, Kisoro, Kanungu, Rukungiri and Ntungamo in Southwestern Uganda.
A joint Statement on The Right of Indigenous Batwa People to Land and Natural Resources in Uganda Submitted by GWEFODE and France Libertes to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
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