2012 was another great year for us at FOWODE as we continued to grow both programmatically and financially. We continued to strategically position ourselves at the centre stage of political and economic debates with the aim of ensuring that women’s needs were integrated into policies, laws and budgets both at local and at national levels.

1. Annual Report 2012
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3. Forum for Women in Democracy [FOWODE] is a
women’s rights national non-partisan organisation
which was established in 1995. FOWODE grew
out of the Women’s Caucus of the 1994-1995
Constituent Assembly which debated and passed
the 1995 Constitution. After the enactment of
the Constitution, the Gender Working Group of
the Caucus formed FOWODE with the aim of
mobilising women to take advantage of the gender
sensitive Constitution.
FOWODE envisions a just and fair society where
women and men equally participate in and benefit
from decision making processes.
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4. Foreword by FOWODE
Chairperson
I am proud to have been part of the growth of Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) during 2012. The
organisation continued to demonstrate her commitment to the promotion of the rights of women and of gender
equality in all areas of decision making in Uganda. Overall we sustained our advocacy and creation of space
for women to effectively engage and debate critical issues of concern so as to engender political and economic
development in this country.
The FOWODE Board continued to play a critical leadership role based on the principles of corporate governance
and through its oversight role has ensured excellent performance of the work of FOWODE. We improved the policy
environment through the revision of the Finance and Accounting Policy and embarked on the review of the Human
Resource Policy. We also initiated the processes of the development of an HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy and a Gender
Policy.
This year FOWODE achieved a great milestone, the launch of our radio, 89.5 SPEAK FM ‘Voices Unlimited’ in Gulu.
The radio is the first women’s radio in the northern region and the second in Uganda. It was officially launched
by Rt. Honorable Rebecca Kadaga, the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda. The radio will apart from making
a contribution to the reconstruction of northern Uganda, amplify our work and provide space for our continued
advocacy for gender equality and equity. We are also hopeful that the radio will be able to generate sufficient resources
starting next year to be able to support its own operations although FOWODE will continue to oversee it and offer
support in fundraising.
As a reflection of our growth we have developed a robust strategic plan for the period 2013 – 2017 whose strategic
vision is ‘Women with Voice, Power and Resources Engaging Effectively in Governance’. We call upon all of you to
work with us as we implement this plan.
I wish to thank the Executive Director, Management Team and the staff for the work well done over the past year. The
staff members have been able to transform our Goals and Strategic Plan into reality, and have dedicated enormous
energy and commitment to the work of the FOWODE. Finally, I would like to thank our development partners for all
the support they have given us.
Solome Nakaweesi Kimbugwe
Chairperson, FOWODE
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5. Foreword by FOWODE
Executive Director
2012 was another great year for us at FOWODE as we continued to grow both programmatically and financially. We
continued to strategically position ourselves at the centre stage of political and economic debates with the aim of
ensuring that women’s needs were integrated into policies, laws and budgets both at local and at national levels.
At the national level, we sustained the nurturing of relationships that we have built over the years with policy makers
both in Parliament and in our key sectors of focus. On the other hand, we made inroads in our advocacy work by
getting on board more gender champions in Parliament. One key milestone was the initiation of the discussion between
ourselves and the Office of the Speaker of Parliament and the gender champions in Parliament on the possible
introduction of a certificate of compliance on Gender and Equity. This would go a very long way in ensuring that
gender is mainstreamed in laws, policies and budgets and we are hopeful that the discussion will bear fruit.
Our expansion into 11 more districts during the year enabled us to further build that critical mass that is vital to
holding leaders accountable to the citizens. Our work with the communities has continued to confirm to us that once
citizens are mobilized, organized and empowered with knowledge and skills to demand accountability, corruption is
harder to sustain and service delivery improves. Our increased focus at the local level was further legitimized by the
consensus reached by civil society leaders at the end of the year that in all the work we do as civil society the citizen
should be central. We will therefore endeavor to ensure that the citizen is central in all we do.
Our greater focus and determination is reflected in our new robust strategic plan 2013 – 2017 whose theme is
“Empowered Women, Transformed Societies”. Over the next 5 years, we will strengthen women’s voice and promote
gender justice in the political and economic arena; build the leadership of young people to advance women’s rights and
foster accountable institutions; and will influence economic policy from a women’s rights perspective. We hope that
over the next 5 years our primary beneficiaries, who are the women, will have voice, power and resources to engage
effectively in governance.
I highly value the board for their unreserved support and critical leadership provided during the year particularly
as we worked on the strategic plan and on our control environment. I appreciate the staff who worked tirelessly
throughout the year to ensure that we delivered on our targets. Lastly, I thank all our development and other partners
who had faith in the work that we do and provided moral, financial and technical support.
Patricia Munabi Babiiha
Executive Director
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6. Vision
A just and fair society where women and
men equally participate in and benefit from
decision making processes.
Mission
To promote gender equality in all areas of
decision making through advocacy, training,
research and publications.
Operated in 17 districts
Kampala, Wakiso, Busia, Kabale, Mityana,
Amuria, Amuru, Napak, Kibuku, Kibaale,
Luwero, Gulu, Kotido, Abim, Kitgum,
Masindi and Rukungiri
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7. Passageway to Achieving Our Goal
Strengthening
stakeholders’ capacities
in gender budgeting
and resource tracking
Creating a society where Enhancing women’s
Conciousness raising on participation in
civic and women’s rights women and men equally
leadership
participate in and benefit
from decision making
processes
Grassroots activism
Gender Budget
for gender responsive
Advocacy for equitable
service delivery and
resource allocation
accountable leadership
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8. External Operating Context
Gender profile boosted: the appointment of the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca
Kadaga as Chair of the IPU, and the election of Rt. Hon Margret Zziwa as the Speaker of
the East African Legislative Assembly raised the profile of women in politics in Uganda.
These are opportunities created for FOWODE to continue engaging on issues of gender
equality.
Separation of powers, the ninth Parliament continued its battling for control and autonomy
from the Executive throughout the year. The country witnessed increased incidences
where the President’s actions were deemed to be undermining the authority and power of
Parliament as an independent pillar of the state.
Youth unemployment in Uganda continued to affect the youth we are engaging with as
young women were less focused on taking on community initiatives, their focus was
centered mainly on finding employment. Additionally, the continued dissatisfaction and
disenfranchisement of Uganda’s large youth population has contributed to an atmosphere
of insecurity as evidenced by the continued violent strikes and riots to voice their grievances.
The jubilee of Uganda’s independence: In 2012, Uganda marked 50 years of independence;
Uganda is regarded as one of the more politically stable countries in Africa in the last 26
years giving many Ugandans reason to celebrate the jubilee. The celebrations presented
women with a unique opportunity to reflect and review 50 years of women’s participation
in democracy and of their contribution to the country’s development. It was also a time to
celebrate our achievements and acknowledge areas where we need to galvanize our efforts
in order to transform the lives of all women.
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9. Repressive response of government to opposing views continued to affect all Ugandan
citizens in 2012, particularly those who advocate around accountability issues. This was
particularly evident during the violent arrest of opposition politician Ingrid Turinawe-a
bewildering spectacle that shocked and appalled all who witnessed it bringing to light the
risks women engaged in politics are subjected to .This incident provided FOWODE an
opportunity to call for respect to women’s dignity.
Increased activism on theft of public resources: Four major donors including Britain,
Denmark, Ireland and Norway suspended aid to Uganda after it emerged that $13 million,
as reported in the Uganda’s Auditor General report, intended to help develop areas left
devastated by the war against the Lord’s Resistance Army rebels had been stolen. Civil
society heightened its advocacy against theft of publi cresources and gave birth to the
black Monday movement.
Oil management: Oil revenues are expected to increase over the next five years and bring
with them a high degree of autonomy to the country. The key message from government
is that the revenue from oil will be used in a frugal manner that lays a firm foundation
for future growth and prosperity. This imminent oil revenue that is likely to significantly
alter the financial landscape of the country calls for tighter discipline. Accountability
for the oil resources continued to raise concern among the populace and particularly the
vehemence of the Executive in narrowing the space for possible engagement and enhanced
transparency in its management. The year saw passing of a controversial clause in the Oil
and Gas Management Bill which gives the minister overwhelming power.
Decentralization Policy: The extent to which decentralization has delivered on its
expectations has remained a subject of debate mainly due to the deficiency of the national
budget. There is growing concern that increasing the number of districts, before addressing
the capacity challenges in existing districts, negates the core function of service delivery.
The sustainability of very many small districts is dubious just as their ability to attract
and retain the required personnel, and generate counterpart local revenues.
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10. Internal Operating Context
Expansion of FOWODE’s Reach; Over the past year FOWODE acquired funding to implement
additional activities in 11 more districts which increased our district operations to 17.
This had implications on our work with more staff out in the field than at any other time.
This also led to a change in our operational method of work leading to more activities
implemented by field staff within the districts.
Policy Development: During the year, the organization began the development of some key
policies that it lacked including the Gender policy and an HIV/AIDS workplace policy.
FOWODE also reviewed her Financial and Accounting and Human Resource policies to
ensure that they capture key emerging issues and are able to respond to critical issues
affecting staff. Whereas the gender policy provides a clear framework that governs
FOWODE’s approach to gender issues in the workplace and in her day to day work,
the HIV/AIDS policy is aimed at addressing the HIV / AIDS issue in FOWODE’s work
place to ensure promotion of suitable working conditions for people living with and those
affected by HIV/AIDS.
Development of a new strategic plan. FOWODE finalized the development of her strategic
plan for the period 2013-2017. The new plan FOWODE’s redefined priorities including
strengthening women’s voice and promoting gender justice in the political and economic
arena; building the leadership of young people to advance women’s rights as well as
foster accountable institutions and influencing economic policy from a women’s rights
perspective.
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11. Activities
Implemented in
2012
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12. 1. Launch of
FOWODE
Radio
89.5 SPEAK FM, FOWODEs radio was launched in Gulu by Rt.
Hon Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga. The launch served as a marketing
drive for the radio and provided publicity for increased listenership.
FOWODE members and staff engaged in town cleaning and
marching around Gulu town as part of the launch event which was
attended by close to 500 people
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13. Enhancing
capacity of
legislators
20 Gender Responsive Budget champions in gender
budgeting in analysis
16 Parliamentary Gender Responsive Budget champions
facilitated to monitor Lira, Kabale, Busia and Lyantonde
local governments’ adherence to the BCC directive on
gender budgeting
20 new women Members of Parliament trained in gender
responsive policy analysis and influencing
230 legislators in 11 districts trained in gender budget
analysis and resource tracking
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14. Enhancing
grassroots
communities
capacities
360 women in Kabale and Rukungiri trained in life
skills, leadership, advocacy and gender budgeting .The
women harnessed the power of the collective voice to
lobby for their causes
15 public awareness meetings on food security held
for 750 farmers in Amuru, Amuria and Napak
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15. Enhancing capacity
of technical staff
and civil society
60 local government technocrats,
96 Civil Society Organisations trained in
gender budget analysis and resource tracking
30 CSO members trained in Gender and
economic policy .These formed a pool of
resource persons knowledgeable in gender
responsive policy and budget analysis. They
analyzed different policies and plans that will
be used for gender budget advocacy.
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16. Enhancing capacity of
technical staff and Enhancing
capacity of technical staff
and civil society
703 women councilors from Kitgum, Abim, Kitido,
Napak, Amuru, Amuria, Lyantonde, Mityana, Masindi,
Wakiso, Busia, Pallisa, Kitgum, Lira, Nebbi, Gulu,
Kween, Mbarara and Masaka trained in Effective
Legislative Engagement and they formed caucuses
60 young women from over 30 districts of Uganda
trained in transformative leadership.
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17. Capacity
Development
2 Executive Committee Meetings. A FOWODE Young
Leaders Alumni Association (FYLAA) logo and
Constitution were designed which marked FLYAA’s
legibility as an association.
3 additional Village Budget Clubsa s formed in each
of the 11 districts. Their capacity was built in gender
budgeting and service delivery tracking techniques which
enabled them to monitor service delivery in their respective
localities and hold dialogues and interface meetings with
their leaders.
5 districts supported to develop Gender Budget Awaren
plans Kabale, Kibuku, Kibale, Gulu and Luwero.
Kitgum, Abim and Kotido,
Kabale, Kibaale, Kibuku, Gulu
Napak, Amuru, Amuria and
Mityana.
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18. Knowledge
generation
The FOWODE knowledge generation component involved developing and sharing of
information which in turn contributed to the body of knowledge on gender equality.
FOWODE commissioned studies and gender audits to provide up to date policy
information for her advocacy. These continue to be referenced by our partners in
their advocacy work and many used this information as resource materials in their
organizational planning and academic work. Additionally, FOWODE produced issue
briefs, posters, stickers and documentaries for shared learning and advocacy.Some of
the publications produced this year are listed below:
FOWODE developed and disseminated gender budget talking points which equipped
parliamentary GRB Champions with information to effectively engage sectors on
women and gender issues when reviewing the indicative planning figures of the FY
2012/13.
FOWODE in partnership with CSBAG developed alternative budget proposals
that were presented to different parliamentary committees highlighting key
recommendations for improving the FY 2012/13 budget to meet the needs of the
poor women and men .
Issue briefs on Agriculture, health, education , Water, works and transport were
printed and disseminated. These y briefs analyze the gender dynamics within the
sectors and proposes recommendations for improvements in the 5 sectors
Gender Audit of Agriculture, Education Health Sector and Pallisa Local Government
were printed and disseminated. This provides an assessment of the extent to which
Health, Education and Agriculture as well as Pallisa Local government comply with
Ministry of Finance’s Budget call circular directive on gender budgeting
A citizen report card in Gulu, Luwero, Amuru, Napak, Busia, Masindi and Wakiso The
study measured citizens’ satisfaction with Family Planning (FP) services. It details
qualitative and quantitative information about prevailing standards and gaps in the
delivery of Family Planning services and also measures the level of community
awareness about the availability of Family Planning services.
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19. Knowledge Generation
cont…
Joint FY 2012/13 Budget Analysis
FOWODE as the chair of the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) mobilised civil society
members, donors and the private sector to jointly listen and critique the 2012/13 budget Speech by the
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
On spot analysis of the budget speech was done and critical issues identified to achieve equitable resource
allocation.
Key issues highlighted in this meeting
Members questioned the re- introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on
water,
Called for the increase of budget allocation towards the Youth Capital
Venture fund
Appreciated the zoning approach in agriculture with emphasis on 11 crops.
The speech was silent on the contentious issue of oil management and
controlling inflation,
The trend of supplementary budget requests that steadily increased from 4
% in 2008/09 to 7.2 % in 2009/10 and to 27.7 % in 2010/11
The Budget speech did not cater for the neediest sectors like agriculture
yet over 80 %of the population thrives on it
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20. Knowledge Generation
cont…
1. Social and Public
Expenditure Audits on
Family Planning .
FOWODE commissioned a Citizen’s
Report Card and Community
Score Card in two health centers
in Kampala [Kawaala HC III and
Kisugu Health Center III] to assess
the level of utilization and access to
family planning services in Uganda
2. Agriculture performance
study
FOWODE on behalf of CSBAG
conducted a study to track the
performance of the agriculture
sector. The study focuses on the
performance of 4 government loans
including Vegetable Oil Development
Project, Creation of tsetse and
trypareas, Agricultural Improved rice
production (NERICA project) and
Farm Income Enhancement Project –
the Agricultural Component.
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21. Knowledge Generation
cont…
3. The Public Finance Bill, 2012
FOWODE spearheaded CSBAG to review the
Public Finance Bill 2012 that intends to make
reforms to public financial management. Key a call for the issuance of a
advocacy issues identified included: among others certificate of gender equity to
MDAs complying with the budget
call circular directive on gender
and maintaining the Budget
4. Gender Audit of the Oil Bills Office and Parliamentary Budget
A gender analysis of the 2 Oil Bills the Petroleum Committee. CSBAG presented its
(Exploration, Development and Production) position paper to Parliament and
Bill, 2012 and the Petroleum (Refining, Gas held regional dialogues to increase
Processing, Conversion, Transportation and awareness and provide a space for
Storage) Bill, 2012 was undertaken. Key citizens to discuss and submit their
recommendations for inclusion of gender issues
concerns on this bill.
were highlighted and disseminated
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22. 4. Media advocacy
Advocacy for increased financing for family
planning
FOWODE implemented an advocacy and awareness raising
campaign on gaps identified in the public expenditure tracking
survey for family planning to demand for improved financing
for family planning through community dialogues in Kabale,
Luwero, Gulu, Kibaale and Kibuku , TV spots and IEC materials
production
Advocacy for increased resource allocation to
the agriculture sector
Radio and TV talk shows, a video documentary, IEC materials
including posters, stickers were disseminated to support our
advocacy on key gender priorities for the 2012/13 national
budget.
Advocacy towards elimination of GBV
Radio messages, Radio talk shows and community dialogues
were organized in Napak, Amuru and Amuria
Investigative Journalism
Partnered with Daily Monitor and commissioned investigative
journalism on FOWODE’s grassroots accountability work. 4
articles were published
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23. 5. Raising civic
consciousness
Grassroots community members were empowered to
know their rights and responsibilities through civic
education village meetings. These continue to be a
space through which FOWODE advocates for the
increased participation of women in decision making
at all levels. Civic education has proven effective
in creating a sense of ownership of government
programs
9,249 Women and men enlightened on
their civic rights through civic education
in Mityana, Masindi,Busia, Wakiso,
Lyantonde, Napak, Amuru and Amuria
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24. 6. Uganda
Feminist Forum
The Uganda Feminist Forum (UFF)
celebrated its 5th year of existence. As
the first national forum of the African
Feminist Forum to reach its 5th year of
successful organizing, members celebrated
and renewed their commitment to feminist
movement building in Uganda.
UFF also organized an Adisi ku Kyoto
(fireside chat) an informal space to discuss
and understand feminist theory and
practice, under the theme “Raising Feminist
Children”.
Several organizations and members
committed to hosting interim activities like
the Director’s Forum and Adisi ku Kyoto
over the course of the next year.
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25. 7. Networks and
Collaborations
Networking and collaborations with organizations that share
our common interest in securing women’s rights was high on
the agenda this year for shared expertise, learning and joint
advocacy. We are active in a number of spaces including the
Uganda Feminist Forum, Women and Governance Group, The
Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group among others.
In 2012 FOWODE together with 4 other organizations
including NAWOU, ACFODE, CEWIGO and UWONET
developed an Advocacy Strategy and Communication
Guide for the Uganda Women’s Agenda so as to have a
clear plan for its implementation.
FOWODE participated in the following joint events among
others:
• Women’s week – to show case, reflect and re strategise
on women’s effective participation in democratic
processes
• 2nd Edition of the anti corruption convention
• 2nd edition of the national CSO fair
• National Farmers Forum
• Anti corruption campaign that culminated into the
Black Monday movement
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26. Organizational
Development
A 5 year strategic plan (2013-2017) was developed.
Members, Founder members, stakeholders and staff
were consulted
FOWODE Staff were trained in participatory
monitoring and evaluation and an M&E plan and
data collection tools are currently under review
Monitoring of project activities has regularly been
done and board members were involved .
New staff were recruited including- 1 Administrative
Manager, 2 Program Officers (Women and
Leadership Program and Gender Budgeting
Program), 7 Field Officers, 1 Administrative
Secretary and 1 new Intern
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27. Results
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28. Making Women’s
Concerns Central
District caucuses were supported to monitor gender responsive service delivery. Using the
information generated from the monitoring the women were more effective in their councils
as they lobbied for inclusion of gender/women specific needs in their district budgets and
plans as well as in legislation. Below are some examples
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Amuria caucus organized and mobilised other councillors to support a
victim of domestic violence to report her case and followed up with the
Amuria caucus
police to ensure that the culprit was punished by law.
The Kibuku caucus Monitored health facilities in their district and presented their findings of
understaffing and poor infrastructure to the sectoral committee for social
service
Kabale caucus
Organized themselves and provided basic needs including soap and clothing
to women in detention during the commemoration of Women’s Day
Mityana caucus Organized a peaceful demonstration against domestic violence. An
innocent woman was amputated by her husband and police did not take
action. It is after this demonstration that the man was arrested.
Greater North Women’s
The women district councillors in 6 districts (Amuru, Amuria, Napak,
Caucus Abim, Gulu and Kitgum) formed the Greater North Women’s Caucus. The
caucus provides an opportunity to scale up local level advocacy through
collective voice.
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29. Influencing policy,
legislation and
budgets
One of the most significant change stories comes from the women trained in Amuru district.
Hon. Atim Josephine a district woman councilor LC V
representing Atiak Sub-county stood up during the passing of the
Amuru District budget 2012-2013 financial year and requested
the Speaker to suspend the passing of the budget until the report
of the District Public Account Committees enquiry was released.
This would have been the second time that the District passed the
budget without declaring the District PAC report. The passing of
the District budget was brought to a halt by the Speaker and a
later date was proposed to allow the PAC report to be released.
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30. Influencing policy,
legislation and
budgets cont…
Our budget advocacy at the National Level contributed to increasing pressure on
government which eventually made revisions to the FY 2012/13 National Budget as
highlighted below:
Increase of the health sector budget by 6% to cater for salary increment of health workers.
Increase of payee threshold to Ug shs 235,000
Ministry of public service allowing FOWODE to re-print 1000 gender mainstreaming
guidelines and disseminate them to stakeholders. This also gives us space for future
engagement.
Ministry of education recruiting a gender focal person to ensure gender mainstreaming in
the sector and planning for gender mainstreamed schools
Budgetary allocation to agriculture increased to 585.3bn as opposed to 336bn proposed in
the Budget Framework paper 2012/13
Government removed the proposal to put VAT on water.
Trained district councilors have increasingly influenced policy and budgets in their
respective districts e.g In Kibaale the councilors engaged strongly on NAADS and as a new
development, in FY 2012/13 the NAADS programme is to distribute goats but among the
beneficiaries’ 80 are women
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31. Influencing
budgets
As a result of the development of
Gender Aware Budget Plans (GABPS)
2012/13, different departments in
Kibale and Kibuku have integrated
gender specific needs in their work plans
to address the gender specific needs. e.g.
• In Kibuku 16 women farmers were
targeted for a training and the
district educational department went
ahead to plan for strengthening the
monitoring and supervision of schools FOWODE supported 5 districts to develop
in a gender sensitive way. Gender Aware Budget Plans including all the
departments of
• In Kibaale one of the targets of the • Management Support Services
Finance Department is capacity • Finance
building of 2 female staff in the • Statutory Bodies
Finance Department to undertake • Production And Marketing
professional training (ACCA). • Health
• Education And Sports
FOWODE will monitor implementation • Works And Technical Services
of these plans for this financial year and • Natural Resources
support Kabale, Gulu and Luwero to • Community Based Services
finalise the GABPs
• Planning Unit
• Internal Audit
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32. Influencing policy
and budgets at the
local level
In Obalanga, Sub County , the district
leadership committed to allocating funds
for a bathroom for the female patients, a
placenta pit and procurement of solar for
Obalanga health center III before the end of
2013. Amuria District
In Lotome HCIII the maternity ward is
used as a General Ward shared by both men
and women. VBCs presented the issue to the
district authorities who are working on a
possible intervention. Napak District
VBCs have managed to lobby for
improved budgets and service
delivery in health, agriculture and
education.
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33. Influencing policy and budgets at
the local level... continued
In Lunyo Health Center III, 10 mackintosh covers were bought and a placenta pit is to
be constructed by World vision. Delivery beds are yet to be delivered from the District. In
addition, the in charge was alcoholic with a bad attitude, the sub county leadership cautioned
her and her attitude has changed. Deliveries are reported to have increased .
Busia District
Districts report improvements as highlighted below:
Increasing number of girls in school. E.g about 25 girls in Kijenga Village, in Masindi district
who had dropped out of school reported back to school in 2012. In Kinuuka PS in Lyantonde
333 girls were reported to be attending school in 3rd term compared to 175 in 2nd term.
Parental responsibility is improving e.g in Banda Umea P/S in Mityana. VBC’s and the
parents petitioned the DEO over teacher absenteeism, Parents in Lyantonde mobilised and
constructed classroom blocks for Kinuka Primary school.
Many schools are reported to have revived /elected new Senior Management Committees with
the aim of improving performance of schools e.g Lapainat Primary school and Kinuuka PS.
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34. Increasing Visibility
throughMedia
Engagement
Increasing Visibility through MEDIA
2011 2012
FOWODE used the media as a key 700
642
tool in her advocacy to promote
and raise awareness on gender 600
equality and women’s empowerment
500
including Radio and TV Talk shows,
Community Radio Dialogues, Press 400
coverage on radio , television and in
newspapers. We received coverage 300 274
in New vision, Bukedde, Uganda
Radio Network, Monitor, Red 200
pepper, Eddoboozi and other local
100 59
papers. 49 45
17 4
0
0
Press coverage [Print] Radio and TV Talk Radio and TV Spots Investigative
show Journalism
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35. Increasing Visibility …..
The FOWODE website was modified and FOWODE continued disseminating information
through her website www.fowode.org, which is fully fledged with a blog and face book
account for information sharing and discussions
A FOWODE online public access catalogue was established . It currently has 550 books
uploaded on the area of Gender, Governance, Democracy, and Human rights.
http://fowode.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=508
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36. Some of the News
generated by
VBC work
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37. Increased civic
competence
Civic education
has proven
effective in
Voices gathered from the rights holders targeted show that they creating a sense
have a better understanding of the responsibilities duty bearers of ownership
have to them. They are also more aware of their own role in of government
demanding accountability and better service delivery:
programs
“Our local leaders have not been calling the community for
meetings to discuss the problems affecting us, now we have
learnt that when we have a problem facing us, we need to raise
it so that the government gets to know that we have a problem
of clean water for drinking in our community” Dengel Mariam,
Lotome subcounty, Napak district
“as a requirement the Sub County is supposed to do supervision
on the health center, schools etc, does it do it, and if it does when
was the last supervision?” A community member discusses the
latrines in Obalanga health center III, Amuria district, which is
300meters from the Sub County offices and surrounded by bush.
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38. Conclusion
2012 was another great year for FOWODE
We continued to grow both financially and programmatically
Our profile continued to grow not only at national level but at international level too
We applaud the staff , board and partners all of who have enables our continued growth
and achievement of set targets
We have developed a robust strategic plan and look forward to even greater things in 2013.
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39. FOWODE share
of Sources
of Income FY
2012
FOWODE
Program
Allocations FY
2012
FOWODE 2012
Expenditure
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40. Our Vision Our Mission
A just and fair society where women and To promote gender equality in all
men equally participate in and areas of decision making through
benefit from decision making processes. advocacy, training and research and
publication.
Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE)
P O BOX 7176, Kampala • Tel: + (256) 041 4 286063 • Email: fowode@
utlonline.co.ug • Email: fowode@fowode.org •Web: www.fowode.org
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