Women are leading Uganda's fight for climate justice.
2010
Founded in Kampala, Uganda
14 yrs
Working in the Rwenzori region
6
Focus areas, from health to solar energy
Who we are
A registered NGO, built by and for Ugandan women.
Ruwonet is registered under Uganda's Non-Governmental Organizations Act. We work directly with rural communities on the issues that shape women's lives most: health, land, income and political voice.
What we work on
Six problems we show up for, every day.
Gender equality
Climate justice
Women-owned business
Ending violence against women
Solar energy access
Health and care services
Programs
Where the strategy turns into daily work.
Smart agriculture
Solar-powered irrigation and low-cost farming methods that protect both soil and income.
Advocacy and policy
Research and field evidence brought directly to Ugandan policymakers.
Leadership and governance
Training women for roles in local government and natural resource management.
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