Our Mission

“To empower poor women, children and youth to overcome poverty and vulnerability through education, life skills development and enhanced access to other resources for social and economic development.”

Our Vision

To see Uganda being free of poverty and disease, with democracies who embrace the voices of those that are under represented, thus allowing their human rights to be respected, protected, and fulfilled.  

Who we are?

Environmental Women in Action for Development (EWAD), formerly Entebbe Women Association (EWA), is a registered National, Non-Governmental Organization that was founded in 1995, and has played an integral role as a partner in the social and economic development of Uganda. EWAD was founded for the exclusive purpose of sharing with the under-privileged, vulnerable and poor individuals, families and communities.
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Creating child labor free zones

Our project aims to raise awareness among parents about the harms of child labour in Busia district. We collaborate with the community and teachers to provide safe spaces for children who have been rescued from child labour through our motivation centres and vocational training centres. We also offer village saving schemes for adults to help them sustain their families.

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EWAD Journey

Environmental Women in Action for Development (EWAD), formerly Entebbe Women Association (EWA), is a registered National, Non-Governmental Organization that was founded in 1995, and has played an integral role as a partner in the social and economic development of Uganda

1995
Early

ECWA was born

As a group of over 40 women from various Christian denominations meet at Bugonga Entebbe, Uganda basically to sing X-tian songs.

1995
Early

ECWA Registration as NGO

Entebbe All Women Christian Association (ECWA) was registered as this was the first organisation name in early days. we served people in these areas. Education, Health, Economic empowerment, Children protection.

2004
March

Change of name to EWA

After discussion with members and engagement with world community, the name was changes to Entebbe Women’s Association to accommodate Women from Different Religions.

2011
March

EWA changed name to EWAD

Environmental Women in Action for Development (EWAD) was born.

2014
April

20th anniversary in service.

We continued serving people of Uganda, East Africa and the world.

2019
April

25 years in service.

It has been 25 years since the organisation was formed as ECWA changed to EWA and now we are EWAD, We are dedicated to continue serving people for many years to come.

2024

The future

Our services

Vocational training center

We have set up Vocational training centers to train the communities with technical skills.

Raise School fees for children

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Advocating for safe mining practices

Our goal is to eliminate the use of mercury in mining activities in the areas we operate

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News and Updates

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