Bringing health, education and safety to women and children across the Teso sub-region of Eastern Uganda — through sustainable livelihoods, gender equality and climate resilience.
To mobilize communities in promoting healthier lives and socio-economic freedom for women and children in Eastern and North Eastern Uganda.
Every programme we run is driven by real needs, real people, and real outcomes — designed with the communities of the Teso sub-region, not for them.
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Four active programmes delivering measurable results for women, children, and farming communities.
Livelihoods
Livelihoods & Food Security
Helping women and smallholder farmers grow more, and sell more, right through the dry season.
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Climate
Climate & Health
Building household nutrition and climate resilience with the farmers who know the land best.
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Rights
Women's Rights & Gender Equality
Working with communities to prevent gender-based violence and protect the rights of women and girls.
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Education
Education & Entrepreneurship
Practical skills and enterprise training that help young people build a livelihood locally.
More detailsSince 2014, we've empowered women, trained farmers, and promoted organic farming, climate education, tree-planting, and zero-waste projects to foster sustainability and community development.
Where we work
Our programmes reach farming communities, households of GBV survivors, and school communities.
What we do
Our team
Founded in 2014 by a group of women concerned about poverty and human-rights violations, TEWDI Uganda is registered with the National NGO Bureau.
Meet the teamEvery amount — large or small — breaks cycles of poverty and supports women and children.
Give today →NGOs, universities, and companies can co-design programmes across our four focus areas.
Start a conversation →Our communities in Soroti City and the Teso sub-region can be visited with prior arrangement.
Plan a visit →Real milestones from our decade of work in Eastern Uganda.
2019
Stories and insights
Worked with a network of 500 women smallholder farmers across Serere, Bukedea, Mbale, Busia, Kween and Jinja to promote dry-season horticulture.
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2015
Stories and insights
Early support from UN Nations Foundation, UC Davis Horticulture Innovation Lab, and USAID Feed the Future helped launch the programme.
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2025
Stories and insights
Foundation S — The Sanofi Collective is supporting a new climate action and health resilience project in Soroti District.
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“A community where poverty and human rights violations against women and children are reduced and women thrive through strong and sustainable socio-economic livelihoods.”
TEWDI UgandaOur vision for the communities we serve
Every amount — large or small — plays a part in breaking cycles of poverty and building communities where women and children are safe, self-reliant, and strong.
One-time donation, monthly giving (TEWDI Impact Partner), sponsor a programme (GBV prevention, agriculture, education), or in-kind donations (tools, seeds, training materials). Donations can be made via mobile money or bank transfer.
We serve communities in the Teso sub-region and other parts of Eastern Uganda.
Yes. TEWDI Uganda is a legally registered nonprofit organization under the laws of Uganda, founded in 2014 by local women passionate about ending poverty, violence, and inequality.
Yes. The communities we help can be accessed with help to guide with direction.
Even a small donation can make a life-changing difference for a woman or child in Eastern Uganda.
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