Through our programs, we try to reach our goals of reaching a world where every woman has choice, independence and power to
protect the Environment, earn a living, have full access to SRHR, and participate politically.
We focus on Environment Protection and fighting for Climate Justice, Women Economic Empowerment, Women Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for Women, Women Political Participation, and Combating Violence against Women.
We are able to reach these goals with the help of our partners. Scroll down to see more detailed explanations of each of our areas of focus.
Uganda has a high prevalence of infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis, which puts a strain on the healthcare system. Women’s reproductive health is threatened by limited access to effective contraception, untimely diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
Gender-based violence (GBV) is an everyday threat for Ugandan women and girls. National demographic data from 2020 reveal that 56% of married women aged 15-49 reported having suffered physical and/or sexual violence by a husband (Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2021). It is estimated that 51% of women in Uganda will experience violence in their lifetime, suggesting that violence against women is rampant in the country.
This statistic is well above the average in Africa and worldwide. RUWONET design projects that aiming at fighting gender-based violence against women and girls, including advocacy.
RUWONET is dedicated to making farming economically viable for women smallholder farmers in Uganda. Our approach involves engaging farmers and the younger generation in agriculture. We aim to make farming both economically viable and attractive by introducing solar powered irrigation systems and digital farming technologies. This includes sharing techniques for low-cost inputs and natural farming, as well as implementing solar-powered irrigation systems and adding value to agricultural products.
We focus on climate-smart crop production and sustainable soil and land management practices. For each crop system, we explore numerous adaptation and mitigation strategies to address climate change. These strategies are designed to improve crop yields and reduce the negative environmental impacts of agricultural production.We offer technology-driven opportunities to farmers, particularly those at the “bottom of the pyramid.”
Since our inception, RUWONET has been actively involved in skills development projects, with a special focus on young mothers and refugees. Our goal is to empower these groups through sustainable agricultural practices and the use of innovative technologies.