Uganda Women's Network

What Uganda Women's Network does

Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) is a non-profit advocacy organization established in 1993 and headquartered in Ntinda, Kampala. It serves as the premier coordination body for women's rights and gender equality stakeholders in Uganda, operating under a Strategic Plan covering 2019–2028. UWONET's mission is to transform unequal gender relations through collective visioning and action, with a vision of a Ugandan society free from gender discrimination. The organization delivers impact through four core programmatic pillars: (1) Galvanize Women's Leadership and Influence; (2) Women's Agency for Economic Transformation for GEWE; (3) Knowledge, Learning, Voice and Accountability; and (4) Institutional Governance and Management. It also publishes the National Women's Manifesto (2026–2030), the Her Voice quarterly newsletter, and Annual Reports dating back to 1998. Targeted initiatives include a Women Agricultural Empowerment Initiative (training 200 women farmers in Nwoya and Lamwo with 12 demonstration farms), Women Councillors Induction Training (Kamuli), Digital Skills Development for Young Women Leaders (March 2026), and the social norms transformation component of the World Bank-funded GROW Project across 69 districts.

UWONET's beneficiary base spans five segments: women farmers, women councillors and politicians, women entrepreneurs, young women leaders, and a coalition network of women's rights organizations. Geographically, programs reach Northern, Central, and Eastern Uganda, plus the Karamoja and Busoga sub-regions. The organization's revenue model is non-commercial: funding flows from international development partners (Austrian Development Cooperation, DanChurchAid, OXFAM International, GIZ, HORIZON T3000, Medica Mondiale, Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, Netherlands Embassy), government partnerships (Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development; GROW Project with World Bank/Private Sector Foundation Uganda), and individual donations via a global online giving platform. UWONET has 18 staff, board leadership drawn from peer civil society organizations, and a working presence on Twitter (@UWONET_UG) and a WordPress-hosted website (uwonet.or.ug). No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology, or commercial product lines are associated with the organization.

Name

Uganda Women's Network

Legal name

Uganda Women's Network

Website

https://uwonet.or.ug

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) is a non-profit advocacy organization founded in 1993 that coordinates collective action among women's rights and gender equality stakeholders across Uganda, delivering leadership training, economic empowerment, and policy advocacy through development partner and government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Rights Advocacy and Gender Equality Programming

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF), Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

Keywords

• Women's rights advocacy
• Gender equality programs
• Women's economic empowerment
• Community capacity building
• Policy advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kampala

HQ country

Uganda

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Development Partner Funding: UWONET receives funding and support from international development partners including Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), DanChurchAid (DCA), OXFAM International, Giz International, HORIZON T3000, Medica Mondiale, Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, and Netherlands Embassy. These partnerships fund various programs and operational activities.
2. Government Partnerships: UWONET partners with Government of Uganda entities including the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development for implementing programs like the GROW Project (World Bank funded). Also collaborates with Private Sector Foundation Uganda.
3. Donations: UWONET accepts donations from individuals and organizations globally through their website donation platform. Donors can contribute from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, other African countries, United Kingdom, United States, and other locations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) is a non-profit advocacy organization that coordinates collective action among women's rights and gender equality stakeholders in Uganda. It delivers four strategic programmes — leadership galvanization, women's economic empowerment, knowledge/voice/accountability, and institutional governance — alongside targeted capacity-building initiatives such as agricultural skills training for women farmers, digital skills training for young women leaders, and induction training for women councillors. UWONET also produces advocacy publications including the National Women's Manifesto 2026-2030, a quarterly HerVoice newsletter, and annual reports.

Product overview

Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) is a gender equality advocacy organization that offers a portfolio of interconnected programmes and publications rather than commercial technology products. Its core programmatic offerings include the Galvanize Women's Leadership Programme, Women's Agency for Economic Transformation Programme, Knowledge, Learning Voice and Accountability Programme, and Institutional Governance and Management Programme. These are supported by publications including the National Women's Manifesto, Her Voice Newsletter series, and Annual Reports spanning from 1998 to present. UWONET also delivers targeted capacity building initiatives including agricultural skills training, digital skills development for young women leaders, and women councillors induction training. The organization functions as a coalition coordinator and advocacy hub rather than a product-based enterprise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Galvanize Women's Leadership and Influence Programme Programme strengthening women's leadership and influence across different levels and sectors in Uganda through capacity building and advocacy.
• Women's Agency for Economic Transformation for GEWE Programme enhancing women's agency and economic transformation for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, including support for agricultural productivity and enterprise growth.
• Knowledge, Learning, Voice and Accountability Programme Programme generating knowledge, promoting learning, amplifying voice, and ensuring accountability in gender equality advocacy efforts.
• Institutional Governance and Management Programme Programme strengthening institutional governance and management systems within UWONET and member organizations.
• National Women's Manifesto (2026-2030) Comprehensive policy framework titled 'Her Voice' developed by UWONET to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, aligned with SDGs and national priorities.
• Her Voice Newsletter Quarterly newsletter publication providing updates on UWONET's activities, programmes, and gender equality advocacy in Uganda.
• Women Agricultural Empowerment Initiative Training programme for women farmers in Nwoya and Lamwo districts focusing on modern agronomic practices, climate-resilient farming methods, and commercial agriculture transition.
• Digital Skills Development for Young Women Leaders Training programme strengthening young women's leadership through writing, public speaking, personal branding, and digital advocacy skills.
• Women Councillors Induction Training Training programme for women councillors covering governance processes, council roles, advocacy skills, and leadership development.
• GROW Project - Social Norms Transformation Component of the World Bank-funded GROW Project focusing on shifting and transforming social norms, attitudes, and practices among women entrepreneurs through Male Involvement Strategy and GBV referral pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 women farmers trained in modern agronomic practices with 12 demonstration farms established
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and moderate.

• GROW Project (World Bank / Government of Uganda)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project is a Government of Uganda initiative funded by the World Bank, implemented by Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and Private Sector Foundation Uganda. UWONET provides consultancy services for shifting and transforming social norms among women entrepreneurs.
• Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry is the key government counterpart for UWONET's advocacy work and program implementation, including the Women, Peace and Security agenda aligned with UNSCR 1325.
• Private Sector Foundation UgandamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in implementing the GROW Project for women's enterprise growth and productivity across Uganda.
• Women's International Peace CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Deputy Executive Director of Women's International Peace Centre also serves as UWONET Board Chairperson. Organizations collaborate on peace and security initiatives.
• Women's Probono InitiativemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Deputy Executive Director of Women's Probono Initiative serves as UWONET Board Vice Chairperson, representing civil society in Women, Peace and Security advocacy.
• Women's Democracy Network – Uganda ChaptermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with UWONET to organize capacity enhancement sessions for young women leaders on digital skills, advocacy messaging, and leadership.
• Uganda Women's Coalition for PeacemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen-led movement for peace that UWONET collaborates with in advancing peace and security efforts in Uganda.
• UN Women UgandamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Women collaborates with UWONET on the Women, Peace and Security agenda, commending Uganda's inclusive approach to WPS implementation.
• UNAIDS UgandamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNAIDS Country Director praised Uganda's leadership in humanitarian response and confirmed continued UN support for women-centered efforts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• African Women's Development Fund (AWDF): Pan-African grantmaking fund that supports women's rights organizations across the continent. Comparable as a major institutional player in the same funder ecosystem that UWONET draws from, with overlapping grantee and member organization networks.
• UN Women Uganda: UN entity leading global gender equality and women's empowerment efforts with an active Uganda country office. Comparable as a national-scale convener and policy advocate that directly partners with and amplifies UWONET's work.
• ActionAid International Uganda: Large international NGO with a significant Uganda country office delivering women's rights, GBV, and economic empowerment programs. Comparable in mission and target population to UWONET but operates at greater scale and with a broader thematic portfolio.

Direct peers

• Women's International Peace Centre: Ugandan women's rights organization focused on peacebuilding, UNSCR 1325 implementation, and conflict-related work. Highly comparable; the Deputy ED also serves as UWONET's Board Chair, signaling deep operational and governance overlap.
• FEMNET (African Women's Development and Communication Network): Pan-African network of women's rights organizations coordinating collective action and policy advocacy across the continent. Directly comparable to UWONET as a coalition-style advocacy body with national member organizations and a shared gender equality mission.
• National Association of Women's Organisations in Uganda (NAWOU): Umbrella body for women's organizations in Uganda, coordinating collective action, capacity building, and advocacy — directly analogous to UWONET's network coordinator role. Overlaps significantly on membership and stakeholder base.
• Akina Mama wa Afrika: Pan-African feminist organization with programming on women's rights, leadership development, and policy advocacy in Uganda and the region. Comparable as a feminist advocacy and capacity-building organization with overlapping programmatic focus.
• CEDOVIP (Center for Domestic Violence Prevention): Ugandan NGO working on domestic violence prevention, GBV survivor support, and policy advocacy. Comparable in geographic focus and advocacy model, with overlapping stakeholder and partner networks.
• FIDA Uganda (International Federation of Women Lawyers): Ugandan women's rights organization focused on legal aid, women's land rights, GBV, and legal reform advocacy. Highly comparable as a domestic Ugandan advocacy organization with a parallel coalition-of-members operating model.

Regional players

• Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) Kenya: Kenyan coalition working on GBV prevention, women's rights, and policy advocacy with a comparable coalition-driven model. Similar in mission and operational approach but focused on Kenya rather than Uganda.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UWONET_UG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uganda-women's-network

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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