Over the decades, our work has been recognised by governments, international bodies and civil-society organisations across the globe.
"Recognition earned through decades of community-led transformation."
2023
The KWDT Coordinator was honoured by Evolving Women in recognition of outstanding leadership and commitment to empowering women in Uganda's fishing communities.
2022
Betty Kajule, a member of KWDT, was recognised as a Woman Driver of Change for her transformative work in building a sustainable tomorrow for women and youth in rural Uganda.
2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations awarded the KWDT Coordinator the prestigious Margarita Lizárraga Medal in recognition of exemplary contributions to sustainable fisheries and community development.
2020
The KWDT Coordinator was declared a World Food Hero in 2020, celebrating her exceptional work addressing food security and economic empowerment for women in Uganda's lakeside communities.
2020
KWDT was recognised by Mpunge Sub County for its sustained contribution to social and economic transformation, improving livelihoods and building resilient communities across the sub-county.
2017
KWDT was awarded for its significant contribution in providing safe and reliable water sources to households and public institutions across Nama Sub County, Mukono District.
2017
Recognised for impactful community programmes that improved access to health services and education in Mpunge Sub County, directly benefiting women, children, and youth.
2017
Mukono District authorities recognised KWDT for its long-standing support for the social and economic empowerment of women, strengthening livelihoods and gender equity across the district.
2017
A second recognition from Nama Sub County celebrating KWDT's continued investment in safe water infrastructure, reaching more households and institutions in underserved communities.
2015
On International Women's Day, the KWDT Coordinator was presented with a special medal in honour of her outstanding advocacy for women's rights and community-led development in Uganda.
2012
KWDT was awarded the prestigious 3rd Kyoto World Water Grand Prize at the World Water Forum, recognising its pioneering work delivering clean water and sanitation to fishing communities on Lake Victoria.
2012
Recognised at the United Nations Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development as a Best Practice for KWDT's integrated approach to environmental sustainability and community empowerment.
2009
KWDT was awarded Best Performing NGO in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for the financial year 2008/09 by the Uganda Ministry of Water, in recognition of exceptional delivery of clean water and sanitation programmes.
These recognitions are a testament to what community-led action can achieve. Join us in continuing this work.