Katosi Women Development Trust (KWDT) was established in 1996 with a mission to improve the living standards of poor communities, in particular women, in fishing communities of Uganda’s Mukono District, on the Northern shore of Lake Victoria. With a coordination office in Kampala and a field office at Katosi landing site, KWDT brings together 492 women in 17 groups.
KWDT is engaged in a long-term process, building grassroots community and advocacy groups, empowering women and increasing their participation in decision-making at various levels, so as to sustain changes and achievements. The number of local women who are leaders of local water user committees, village councils, parent school committees, beach management units, etc. continues to grow. The local government authorities have come to appreciate the work that women do in the community, and now regularly consult KWDT women prior to designing any projects or programmes.
KWDT has been awarded the FAWCO HIV/AIDS grant in 2011, and the 3rd Kyoto Grand Water Prize and the Rio+20 Best Practice Award in 2012.
KWDT Factsheet
www.katosi.org
www.facebook.com/katosi.womendt
KWDT is engaged in a long-term process, building grassroots community and advocacy groups, empowering women and increasing their participation in decision-making at various levels, so as to sustain changes and achievements. The number of local women who are leaders of local water user committees, village councils, parent school committees, beach management units, etc. continues to grow. The local government authorities have come to appreciate the work that women do in the community, and now regularly consult KWDT women prior to designing any projects or programmes.
KWDT has been awarded the FAWCO HIV/AIDS grant in 2011, and the 3rd Kyoto Grand Water Prize and the Rio+20 Best Practice Award in 2012.
KWDT Factsheet
www.katosi.org
www.facebook.com/katosi.womendt
