About Us
"Empowering Women & Girls in Bwindi, Uganda"
Bwindi Women Arise ( BWA) is a community based non profit initiative located in Nkuringo-Bwindi, on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda.
The Bwindi Women Arise was founded by John Katutsi and his wife Annah Aminah Nahabwe, to empower local women and girls who face daily struggles marked by poverty, limited opportunities, and societal constraints.
Bwindi Women Arise strives to empower these women and girls facing extreme poverty, HIV, widowhood, single motherhood, domestic violence and girls who dropped out of school, or faced early pregnancy through practical programs like Tailoring, Weaving, Hair dressing, Sustainable farming, and access to village saving groups etc.
The goal is to enhance women and girls quality of life through vocational skills development, financial independence and knowledge acquisition.
Our Mission
Our mission is to equip vulnerable women and girls in the bwindi community with practical skills, resources and opportunities to build livelihood and participate in economic development.
Our Vision
We envision a society where every woman and girl is safe, empowered, included, and in control of her life, decision and enabling her to reach their full potential.
CORE VALUES
Challenges Women &
Girls Face in Bwindi
Poverty
Many women struggle to earn a stable income, making it difficult to provide for their families..
Limited Education Access
Girls often drop out of school due to poverty, early pregnancy, or lack of educational support.
Single Motherhood
Single mothers face significant economic and social challenges while raising children on their own.
Domestic Violence
Many women experience gender-based violence and lack access to support systems.
Lack of Skills
Without vocational skills and employment opportunities, many women remain trapped
Social Exclusion
Widows and vulnerable women are often excluded from economic and community decision-making.
OUR TEAM
Meet the Kind Hearts
behind our Mission
John Katutsi
Team Leader & Founder
Annah Aminah Nahabwe
General Secretary
Halson Kagure
Business & Development Partner
