Ampairwe Elizabeth

axes on mobile money withdrawals risk undermining financial inclusion efforts, particularly for rural women who rely on mobile money for small transactions, savings, and daily household needs. -Mr. Kashaija Emmanuel, FOWODE #TaxBillsUG #TaxJuetice #TaxJusticeUG @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @GA4TJ @TaxJusticeNet @TaxJusticeAfric @taxalliance_ug @AFRODAD2011 @tiuganda1 @DiakoniaSverige @SKidwingira @CSBAGUGANDA @OxfaminUganda @IrlEmbUganda @URAuganda @mofpedU @mtic_uganda @pwatchug @Youth_TJN @pwatchug

Tax policies have different impacts on men and women due to existing social and economic inequalities, particularly because women are more concentrated in the informal sector and carry a greater burden of unpaid care work . -Mr. Kashaija Emmanuel, FOWODE #TaxBillsUG #TaxJuetice #TaxJusticeUG @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @GA4TJ @TaxJusticeNet @TaxJusticeAfric @taxalliance_ug @AFRODAD2011 @tiuganda1 @DiakoniaSverige @SKidwingira @CSBAGUGANDA @OxfaminUganda @IrlEmbUganda @URAuganda @mofpedU @mtic_uganda @pwatchug @Youth_TJN @pwatchug

Building Beyond Dependency In the last few years, I have been sitting with this call for NGOs to rise above donor dependency. I find myself holding two truths at once. We must move beyond dependency. Not just because it is strategic, but because it is necessary for dignity, resilience, and long-term agency. And yet… I think about the nonprofit leaders I know. The ones staring at balance sheets that no longer balance. At math that no longer maths. The ones writing emails they never imagined they would have to write, letting staff go, closing programs, stepping away from communities that still need them. Leaders carrying not just budgets, but people, relationships, and years of trust. And I wonder: What does it actually mean to “rise above dependency” from where they stand? Because for many this does not feel like a strategic pivot. It feels like being asked to jump from a fast-moving train. In your head, you understand why the jump is necessary. But it is still terrifying. And the train does not slow down to let you land gently. So yes, we must move beyond donor dependency. And we need to be honest about what that requires. Building local giving is not a slogan. It requires trust. Disposable income. Infrastructure. Culture. Transforming institutions is not an instruction. It takes time, investment, and a rethinking of the systems we operate within. And transitions like this are never neat. They come with real costs, and real people at the center. This moment is not only a story about NGOs needing to change. It is a story about systems under strain. And perhaps the real question is not only whether we move beyond dependency, but how we build what comes next, while people are still inside the fall. I assure you that leaders are not standing still. They are experimenting. Adapting. Trying. Some things will work. Some will break. And in that process, we will learn. Moving beyond dependency means being serious about building what comes next. With honesty. With humility. And together. #AfricanPhilanthropy #BeyondDependency #SystemsChange

@FemnetProg @itsajiwa Oh noooo! So sad indeed! My sincere condolences, May Aileen's soul RIP 🙏

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear colleague, Aileen Ajiwa. 🕊️ @itsajiwa was a valued member of the @FemnetProg family and a passionate contributor to our Climate Justice work. Her dedication, warmth, and commitment to advancing the rights of women and girls across Africa will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege of working with her. Our hearts are with her family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. May her soul rest in peace. 🕊️

We joined @woman_kind at #CSW70 for a powerful session on shaping a digital feminist future. Moderated by @GeorgiaTheHost, our Women and Leadership Program Manager, the session highlighted the need for inclusive tech spaces that center the experiences and safety of diverse women. The deliberations were informative & emphasized the significance of building safer and more inclusive digital spaces for all. #TFGBV

Behind every initiative at #Imara is something powerful. Collective Energy and support. The volunteers who give their time The partners who believe in the vision The community members who show up, support and keep the conversation me going. Imara is more than just something we speak about. It’s a shared vision and our contribution to the women’s movement. #ImaraFriday #ImagineImaraWithUs

@FOWODE_UGANDA 's parallel event at #csw70 titled, Business unusual, Resourcing sustained women's leadership has just kicked off at the Ugandan mission in Newyork.

"The cost of inaction! #csw70 Not investing in women's leadership costs the world approximately 10 trillion dollars annually." Kavinya E. Makau, Director of Policy &Comms @woman_kind, @FOWODE_UGANDA @Hewlett_Found @awdf01

At FOWODE, intentional donor stewardship remains central to sustaining impactful feminist advocacy. Yesterday, our Executive Director @patriciamunabi and Director of Programmes @eampairwe, met the new Programme Officers at the @Hewlett_Found. The conversation focused on FOWODE’s organizational effectiveness priorities and how strong institutional capacity underpins progress on women’s rights.

@FOWODE_UGANDA is part of the @undef grantees' round table discussion focusing on the key outcomes of our previous projects, the current context and priorities for further engagement #csw70

@FOWODE_UGANDA participated in the @FIDA_Uganda led conversation on the critical importance of legal empowerment in cultural transformation and access to justice for women and girls #csw70

Live at #CSW70! @patriciamunabi kicks off our session with opening remarks on resourcing sustained women’s leadership. "FOWODE is a 30-year-old feminist organization, born out of the 1994–1995 Constituent Assembly. Since inception, it has been known for building & nurturing women’s leadership and advocating for the equitable distribution of resources for both women and men". #FOWODEatCSW #WomenAndLeadership

"The theme of FOWODE’s side event event aligns perfectly with our commitment to empowering women in leadership, ensuring they are equipped to perform effectively and drive tangible progress toward gender equality.” ~ Hon. @Rukianakadama, Deputy Prime Minister. #FOWODEatCSW #WomenAndLeadership #CSW70

The FOWODE #CSW70 event will draw a powerful panel of speakers with a wealth of knowledge and experience in advancing women’s leadership. Join us for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on resourcing women’s leadership and strengthening women’s movements. #FOWODEatCSW #WomenAndLeadership

Women’s leadership cannot thrive without resources. @FOWODE_UGANDA invites you to join our parallel event at the #CSW70 as we discuss how to strengthen investment in women’s leadership and drive transformative change. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

@FOWODE_UGANDA's key note speaker Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi is the founder of @amwaafrika and @awdf01 among other achievements. #csw70 @Hewlett_Found @woman_kind

In her opening remarks, the rt 3rd deputy prime minister hon.Rukia Nakadama hailed @FOWODE_UGANDA for having nurtured over 30,000 women leaders including the 1st female speaker of parliament, the 1st female leader of opposition &the PM #csw70 @Hewlett_Found

The weather is giving “find a hoodie immediately.” 🥶 Lucky for you, the #Imara Shop on fowode.org has you covered. Grab a hoodie, stay warm, and support the #ImaraCentre while you’re at it.