History of KWDT

KWDT evolved out of the success of Katosi Women Fishing & Development Association (KWFDA), founded in 1996 as Katosi Women Fishing Group (KWFG) with 26 women in a semi traditional society that placed control of resources in the hands of men exacerbating the marginalization of women and children. KWFG aimed at supporting women enter the lucrative male dominated fishing sector & also engaged women in the removal of the hyacinth, an invasive water weed, from Lake Victoria.

The ban on fishing in 2000, due to the use of poison in fishing, prompted KWFG to support women to diversify and engage in other economic activities and a decision was made to change the name to Katosi Women Fishing and Development Association (KWFDA). Community members were inspired by the development and progress in the households of the 48 KWFDA members and by 2004 other women opted to form groups to join KWFDA prompting the formation of Katosi Women Development Trust (KWDT).

“Empowered women and youth with healthy and productive livelihoods in a sustainable environment”
“Enabling women and female youth in rural and fisher communities to effectively engage in their social, economic and political development for sustainable
livelihoods”

National and International Collaborators

Meet the Team

  • Nakato Margaret

  • Viola Nabuguzi

  • Namugga Vaal Benjamin

  • Namuddu Violet

  • Nalugga Catherine

  • Katongole George

  • Kulumba Leonard

  • Okwere Fiona

  • Kaysinga Joan

  • Nalubwama Lucy

  • Mildred Kusemererwa

  • Kasoga Jackline

  • Wakooli Zoe