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About Us
OUR HISTORY
Our journey began in 2016 with a shared vision to empower rural women and girls
- 2016 – Founded as a women’s savings group
- 2017 – Registered as a community-based organisation in Nwoya District
- 2018 – Expanded programs on girls’ education and human rights advocacy
- 2020 – Strengthened economic empowerment and livelihood initiatives
- 2022 – Scaled community outreach and environmental conservation efforts
Rural Women Empowerment Initiative (RWEI-Uganda) was founded by a group of visionary rural women in Northern Uganda to address the challenges affecting women, girls, and vulnerable communities. Over the years, the organisation has grown from a small savings group into a community-driven initiative focused on promoting human rights, improving access to education, strengthening livelihoods, and building resilience among communities.
Through partnerships with communities, local leaders, and stakeholders, RWEI continues to amplify the voices of marginalized women and girls while promoting sustainable and inclusive development.
Achievements
- Empowered rural women and girls to actively participate in community development and decision-making
- Improved access to education through girls’ clubs, mentorship, and “Stay in School” campaigns
- Strengthened women’s livelihoods through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and income-generating activities
- Promoted and protected the rights of women and children through community awareness and advocacy initiatives
- Supported vulnerable households with humanitarian assistance during emergencies and crises
- Advanced environmental conservation through tree planting and climate change awareness campaigns
- Built strong community partnerships to promote sustainable and inclusive development
- Strengthened community resilience through training, support services, and livelihood restoration programs
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Our Leadership Team
Meet the team guiding our vision and driving impact in our communities.
Kevin Aciro
Founder & Executive Director
Kevin is the Founder and Executive Director of RWEI-Uganda, with a strong background in development studies and project planning. She established the organisation to empower rural women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, and economic empowerment. She leads the organisation’s vision, builds partnerships, and oversees program implementation, ensuring that initiatives remain responsive to the real needs of communities.
Geofrey Ochan
Head of Programs
Geofrey is a development professional and founding member of RWEI-Uganda with expertise in monitoring and evaluation. He holds a degree in Development Studies and postgraduate training in project planning and management. As Head of Programs, he leads program design and implementation, supervises field activities, and uses data to improve outcomes in women’s empowerment, girls’ mentorship, and community development initiatives.
Atimango Fiona
Board Treasurer
Fiona is an accounting professional with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and CPA training. With experience in financial management and reporting, she supports the organisation in ensuring accountability, compliance, and effective use of resources. As Board Treasurer, she oversees financial systems and budgeting to ensure that programs supporting girls’ education, mentorship, and women’s empowerment are sustainably delivered.
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