Association of Uganda Professional Women in Agriculture and Environment

The Association of Uganda Professional Women in Agriculture and Environment (AUPWAE) is a Ugandan NGO that brings together women professionals in the fields of agriculture and environment.[1] Its aim is to work with rural women at the grass-roots level to improve farm yield and food production.[2] AUPWAE is a member organization of the African Women Leaders in Agriculture and Environment Network (AWLAENET). It was founded in 1992 and registered as a non profit making organization in 1998.

Efforts

AUPWAE's main efforts involve:

  • Technology transfer to rural women in both agricultural and environmental areas
  • Professional development and education for women and girls
  • Advocacy in the areas of
    • Gender awareness
    • Agricultural resource distribution
  • Mentoring and career guidance[1]
  • Networking with similar agencies both within Uganda and across Africa

Partners

  • African Women's Development Fund
  • Makerere University-School of Forestry, Environment and Geographical Sciences
  • Uganda Water And Sanitation NGO Network
  • Centre for International Forestry Research
  • International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

References

  1. ^ a b Tripp, Aili Mari; Joy C. Kwesiga (2002). The women's movement in Uganda: history, challenges, and prospects. Fountain Publishers. pp. 98–99. ISBN 978-9970-02-340-0.
  2. ^ Mukama, Ruth; Tanzarn, Nite; Grace Bantebya-Kyomuhendo, Grace (2004). Gendered worlds: gains and challenges. Makerere University. p. 354. OCLC 68572414.


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