About UWCCW
UWCCW is a grassroots movement empowering women and youth in Fort Portal Tourism City and Kabarole District to shift from being climate change burden bearers to becoming empowered solution providers. Through agroforestry, eco-entrepreneurship, riverbank restoration, and climate-smart WASH technologies, we champion leadership and financial inclusion to build resilient communities that thrive socially, economically, and environmentally.
Our Mission
To build a thriving, grassroots movement of women and youth in Kabarole District and Fort Portal Tourism City that shifts their role from climate change burden bearers to empowered solution providers through agroforestry, eco-entrepreneurship, riverbank restoration, and climate-smart WASH technologies, fostering leadership and financial inclusion for resilient communities.
Our Vision
A just, sustainable Uganda where women and youth lead locally driven movements to restore the environment, boost economic growth, and secure clean WASH for all, creating a resilient future for generations to come.
Locally Led, Community Driven
We believe that real, lasting change begins from within. UWCCW empowers women and youth by placing them at the forefront of every initiative, recognizing their invaluable knowledge, leadership, and commitment to improving their communities. Our programs are designed by the people, for the people.
Restoring Nature, Securing Livelihoods
Environmental stewardship is at the heart of what we do. We restore riverbanks, promote indigenous trees, and embrace agroforestry practices that not only heal the environment but provide sustainable livelihoods. Through eco-entrepreneurship, we empower women and youth to create businesses that protect the environment while providing income for their families.
Our Core Values
- Locally Led: Valuing the knowledge, skills, and voices of grassroots women and youth.
- Environmental Stewardship: Protecting natural resources with sustainable practices.
- Economic Empowerment: Building income streams through eco-entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Collaboration & Inclusivity: Working together across communities and sectors.
- Sustainability & Innovation: Using climate-smart and WASH technologies for long-term impact.
- Integrity & Accountability: Transparent, measurable results in everything we do.
- Ubuntu: “I am because we are.” Embracing community, compassion, and shared success.