ABOUT ARUWE
Empowering Women. Strengthening Communities.
Action for Rural Women’s Empowerment (ARUWE) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls. ARUWE is gender sensitive and responsive, committed to fostering gender equality and empowering women to overcome poverty, patriarchy and social inequities.
We do this through advocating for women’s economic justice, sexual and reproductive health, promoting education and lifelong learning, empowering women to claim their environmental rights, participate in conversations and decision-making processes on climate change.
Our Mission
To empower women to initiate and manage their socio-economic development processes through strengthening community participation, service delivery, advocacy and gender mainstreaming.
Our Vision
A world in which women and girls realize their full potential.
Our Story
ARUWE’s story is of hope, perseverance, tenacity and focused determination. Having started as a community-based organisation in Nsangi sub-county in central Uganda in 2003 to a company limited by guarantee in 2008 and an NGO in 2013. ARUWE progressed from operating in just one sub-county to several districts in Uganda. Currently, we operate in seven districts across the Central and northwestern regions of Uganda.
Over the years, ARUWE has transitioned from providing solely economic support to women and girls to offering a comprehensive approach to their livelihoods and well-being. Recognizing the interconnectedness of various factors affecting women’s empowerment, ARUWE has leveraged its expertise to mobilize and support women and girls in addressing challenges related to economic development, health, education, and climate justice.
What Guides Us
Community Participation
Community participation and engagement enriches our work. We value community contribution and involve them at the different stages of our program.
Transparency& Accountability
We take personal responsibility for achieving our objectives, acting with integrity, and being accountable to ourselves, our team, partners, and stakeholders.
Results-Oriented
We strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our beneficiaries and employ the most effective strategies to reach our goals.
Servant Leadership
We are dedicated to serving the most vulnerable with humility, and we go beyond the call of service to meet the needs of those who need them
