About YWCA Uganda
Who We Are
YWCA Uganda is a faith-based Christian membership organization, a non-governmental organization founded in 1952 and led by women and young women. It is organised around a network of clubs at the grassroots to promote the social and economic wellbeing of women and the girl child. We are part of the World YWCA, a global movement present in more than 100 countries, and we work at the grassroots level to advance the rights, leadership and economic well-being of girls and women.
Since 1952 YWCA Uganda has worked in two complementary ways: through the YWCA Vocational Training Institute in Kampala, which trains young women and men for jobs and self-employment, and through development programmes carried out with partners. Our focus is skills, livelihoods, rights, health, safety and peace.
Mission, Vision and Values
Vision
A vibrant YWCA that positively impacts the social economic wellbeing of the girl child and women in Uganda.
Mission
To empower girls and women in Uganda through knowledge, skills, rights promotion and socio-economic opportunities, guided by Christian values, women’s leadership and partnerships, while building a self-sustaining YWCA.
Teamwork
The unity and efficiency of the team come before individual interests.
Integrity
Guided by Christian values: transparency, honesty, trustworthiness and accountability.
Innovation
Creating and applying new ideas, products and services that bring positive change.
Professionalism
Proficiency, excellence and quality assurance in everything we do.
Our Journey
1855
YWCA is born
1894
World YWCA
1952
YWCA Uganda
2005
Registered
2009
Licensed
2025
29th graduation
Our Direction 2025–2029
Our five-year strategic plan sets four goals so that more girls and women can learn, earn and lead.
Strong systems
Strengthen our systems and structures so YWCA is effective, efficient and vibrant.
Sustainable income
Diversify our income so that our work is self-sustaining.
More learners
Reach many more learners at the Vocational Training Institute with market-relevant courses.
Strong partnerships
Build partnerships and collaborations for impactful community engagement.
Part of a Global Movement
YWCA Uganda belongs to the World YWCA, a worldwide movement of women and girls with its secretariat in Geneva. The World YWCA works to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls in their own lives, in their communities and in public life, for a fully inclusive world where justice, peace, health and human dignity are promoted and sustained for all.
YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Association) is a separate organisation from the YMCA.
Leadership
Ms Flavia Mpande, President, YWCA Uganda
Ms Joyce Werikhe, Chairperson, YWCA VTI Governing Council
Mr Daniel Kalule Kaggwa, Principal, YWCA VTI
Photos, bios and the full Board and Management lists are to be supplied by YWCA Uganda.