EMPOWERING THE PEARLWOMEN’S INVOLVEMENT IN UGANDA’S SUSTAINABLE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION National Association for Women’s Action in Development | February 2, 2026 Clean energy enterprises in Uganda are on the rise, with briquettes gaining attention as a cleaner alternative to charcoal and firewood for cooking. To better understand women’s involvement in this sector, NAWAD conducted a baseline study in the Greater
It was a marvellous sanitation week for Kampala!… It all started on 14th March in Nakawa Division to 18th March in Kawempe Division. NAWAD is proud to have been part of the sanitation celebrations! Good sanitation should be a continuous lifestyle even after the celebrations!
7th April is world health day and this year the day has been committed to raising awareness about diabetes which is on the increase all over the world. This year’s theme is “Beat Diabetes” The burden of diabetes on women is unique and hard because the disease can affect both mothers and their unborn children. Diabetes can cause difficulties during
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN ACTION IN DEVELOPMENT this year 2019 joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2019. This day is held on March 8th every year. It’s a day when we celebrate the amazing social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women – while also campaigning for greater progress towards gender equality. The theme for
This year, National Association for Women’s Action in Development (NAWAD) has been privileged to be one of the organizations that supported the implementation of the global Agenda 2030. With the objective of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, NAWAD in partnership with Action for Rural Women Empowerment (ARUWE) and with support from Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) aimed at
Breastfeeding plays a very crucial role in the proper growth, health and development of babies and mothers. Whereas the Ugandan government is at the forefront of creating breastfeeding corners for mothers so as to support proper early childhood development the global Breastfeeding Scorecard reported that only 40% of children under 6 months are fed on only breast milk. Studies indicate
Theme: Women and Girls Mental Health and Wellness Matters Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda, the government-sanctioned a lockdown as a measure to curb the spread of the virus. This brought with it serious impacts, especially on those working in the informal sector. In Uganda, 85% of working women are in the informal sector which is characterized
Participation and Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rights (POWER) was a two-year project(2019-2021) implemented by three partners, NAWAD and the National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) based in Uganda and Womankind Worldwide based in the UK with funding from UKAID. The project’s focus was to strengthen eco-feminist movements through four districts of Uganda (Nwoya, Hoima, Buliisa and Amuru) to actively promote
Help Us Raise USD 2000 for Portable Silos NAWAD is calling for support to raise USD 2000 for the acquisition of portable silos, empowering women smallholder farmers and enhancing food security in our communities. By investing in portable silos, NAWAD not only supports women farmers but also initiates a positive ripple effect, contributing to broader economic growth and ensuring a
In July, NAWAD (National Association for Women’s Action in Development) proudly hosted a one-day orientation session with the Bunenero Farmers Group in Mbarara. This session marked an exciting milestone as we introduced the farmers to the innovative plans for the milling machine facility on the Phase III “Women’s Financial Inclusion” project for 2024/25. A Step Towards Financial Empowerment In rural