Who We Are
Since 1995, empowering women and female youth in Uganda's fishing communities to shape their own futures.
Founded at Katosi Landing Site as Katosi Women Fishing Group with 26 women
Fishing ban prompted diversification; renamed Katosi Women Fishing & Development Association
Community growth led to formation of Katosi Women Development Trust (KWDT)
Received 3rd Kyoto World Water Grand Prize & Rio+20 Best Practice Award
Represented Uganda at UN Water Conference
1,235 women across 52 community groups in 3 districts
Born from the shores of Lake Victoria
"Empowered women and youth with healthy and productive livelihoods in a sustainable environment"
"Enabling women and female youth in rural communities to effectively engage in their social, economic and political development"
Community-Led
Every intervention is designed with and by the communities we serve.
Gender Justice
We challenge the norms that hold women and girls back.
Sustainable
Building resilience that outlasts any single programme.
Accountable
Transparent in our finances, our methods and our results.
Meet the Team
Dedicated professionals and community leaders working every day to realise KWDT's vision.
Nakato Margaret
Executive Director / Coordinator
Viola Nabuguzi
Finance & Administration Officer
Namugga Vaal Benjamin
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Nalugga Catherine
Project Officer – WASH & Advocacy
Katongole George
Field Officer – Mukono District
Kulumba Leonard
Field Officer – Kalangala District
Okwere Fiona
Community Mobilisation Officer
Kaysinga Joan
Programme Officer – Economic Empowerment
Nalubwama Lucy
Field Officer – Buvuma District
Mildred Kusemererwa
Communications & Outreach Officer
Kasoga Jackline
Gender & Social Inclusion Officer
Wakooli Zoe
Accounts & Procurement Assistant
Want to see our programmes in action?
Explore our thematic areas and the projects running right now across Uganda's fishing communities.