Uganda Women Concern Ministry is an indigenous Christian, interdenominational non governmental organisation (NGO), registration number 9514/552, established in 1991 by Mrs Edith Wakumire, and is incorporated in Uganda as a company with liability certificate No. 41356.

We are a service and advocacy organisation located in a rural setting, 8 kms (5miles) on the Mbale-Tororo Road., Wabukhasa village, Bukhumwa Parish, Bungokho Sub-county, Mbale District, eastern Uganda.

UWCM began as a women-focused organization but it soon became clear that the needs of children had to be addressed and we have continued to evolve over the years and other beneficiaries now include men and entire communities.  Our primary target group is people living with HIV/AIDS. 

Although a small number of key staff are employed (19 at present plus 1 volunteer in the Children’s Department), the work of UWCM is replicated through women’s groups and teams of church-based community volunteers.

These committed volunteers receive training in many skills including how to set up, manage and sustain income-generating projects to restore people’s dignity and independence, and how to care for the most needy individuals or families in their villages. 

Many communities are in the remote foothills of Mount Elgon where access to any other support is minimal or absent.

In 1998, Edith Wakumire was invited to New York to be presented with the United Nations Certificate  ‘to commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty presented to Edith Wakumire for her achievements, courage and inspiration in contributing to the fight against poverty.’

UWCM IDENTITY:

Vision: A society where the most vulnerable people living with HIV/AIDS are empowered to live a dignified life.

Mission: To holistically empower the most vulnerable people  living with HIV/AIDS to realize their full potential to live a dignified life.

Objectives:

·        To empower women, children and their families through education, skills development and provision of access to resources so that they can take action to improve their situation.

·        To promote the rights of the most vulnerable people living with AIDS

·        To contribute towards influencing policies, structures and attitudes that oppress people living with AIDS, creating an enabling environment for them to lead fulfilled lives.

·        To promote access to educational opportunities especially for female children and vulnerable women.

OUR VALUES:

• We are Christians
• We value people
• We are committed to accountability and transparency for we are stewards of God's resources
• We are committed to mutual partnerships and equality
• We are committed to quality and excellence
• We are committed to prayer