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Welcome to Femme Forte Uganda


We love women and believe in their advancement in the economic, social and political sphere.

We exist to strengthen the pathways between young and older women who aspire to meaningfully contribute to the greater women’s movement in Uganda.

We empower women in Uganda for inclusive growth through providing skills training, mentoring, sisterhood support, spiritual and financial support.
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By samantha December 23, 2024
Dear Femme Forte, As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the strides we have made together. Femme Forte Uganda stands as a testament to the power of feminist movement building, a beacon of hope for those who dare to dream of a world where equality and equity is not just a distant ideal but a lived reality. This year, 2024, our collective commitment to advancing equality found expression in remarkable ways. From hosting transformative conversations to amplifying the voices of the marginalized, we deepened our roots as a movement that centers justice, care, and systemic change. Through collaborations with partners across various sectors, we challenged norms that uphold inequality, created spaces of healing and growth, and fostered solidarity across communities. These connections remind us that feminism is not an individual pursuit but a collective endeavor that thrives on the strength of our relationships. Our work in 2024 reaffirmed that collaboration is the lifeblood of movement building. Together, we launched groundbreaking initiatives and projects that were bold acts of reclaiming our narratives. We stood united in the fight against femicides, sexual and gender based violence, technology-facilitated gender-based violence, reproductive justice, among others, recognizing that equality in the digital age demands that no one is left behind. We championed leadership transitions and inter generational conversations that honor feminist principles, ensuring that our work reflects not only where we stand today but where we aspire to go tomorrow. These achievements would not have been possible without the relentless dedication of our staff and board. To the Femme Forte Uganda team, thank you for embodying the values we hold dear and for your tireless commitment to driving the feminist agenda forward. Your creativity, resilience, and passion have been the backbone of every success we celebrate today. To our board, thank you for your wisdom, guidance, and belief in the transformative power of Femme Forte’s vision. Together, you have been architects of change, creating pathways for a more inclusive and equitable future. As we step into 2025, let us continue to harness the power of collaboration and movement building to dismantle systems of oppression and co-create a world where equality is not negotiable. Feminist work is work for the long haul and it is deliberate, as it is bold and hopeful. Let us recommit to doing this work with care, compassion, and conviction. To our partners, thank you for standing with us, for dreaming with us, and for walking this journey side by side. To our constituents, your courage inspires us, your stories empower us, and your resilience strengthens us. Femme Forte Uganda exists because of you, and we are honored to serve as stewards of this shared vision. Here’s to 2025, a year of greater strides, deeper connections, and transformative impact. Together, we will continue to rise, to build, and to lead. In gratitude and solidarity, Penelope Sanyu Chief Steward  Femme Forte Uganda
By samantha October 29, 2024
Today, is an unbelievable day. Many of us are dealing with shock , others have so many unanswered questions, others heavy hearts, guilt, shame, gratitude, respect, a whole mix of emotions. In all, we are here to acknowledge that life is fleeting and we must embrace our journeys with grace and love. Our hearts are heavy with the weight of sorrow and our spirits are downcast! But; We gather to celebrate the life of a man who was much more than just a colleague or friend. Norbert Ndawula, joined Femme Forte Uganda in November 2018 and left in May 2020. Though he is departed from this earthly life, he has left behind an indelible legacy woven into the very fabric of our community and our memories. Norbert was not only a storyteller by title but also by spirit. Did you ever hear this man laugh? His laughter told so many stories hidden within. He carried within him a rare gift—the ability to live and capture life in its purest form, to see beyond the ordinary, and to draw out the extraordinary from every story he encountered. With words and warmth, he transformed the lives of those who listened. He taught us to see with our hearts and to listen with compassion, bringing to life the hopes, dreams, and resilience of Femme Forte and those who make it what it is. His words lifted spirits, soothed pain, and reminded us all of our shared humanity. In every story Norbert was a part of, there was always laughter, a message of hope, a spark of joy, or a profound reminder of our strength. His years with Femme Forte were marked by unbridled dedication, boundless creativity, and an unwavering belief in the power of storytelling to heal and to connect us. For Norbert, storytelling was never just about narrating events—it was about connecting with people, giving voice to the unheard, and championing causes close to his heart. Today, we mourn not only for his passing but for the stories left untold, the words unspoken, and the many hearts left yearning for his gentle and warm guidance. Yet, even as we grieve, we find comfort in knowing that his spirit lives on in every story he encountered, in the memories he gifted us, and in the lives he touched. Norbert has become a part of our shared history, a cherished chapter in the Femme Forte story. To his family, especially to mummy, Sandra, Pesh and Zoe we extend our deepest sympathies. Thank you for sharing Norbert with us, for allowing him to be a light in our lives and our work. We hope you find solace in knowing that he was—and will always be—immensely cherished, respected, and loved by so many. To Zoe, we have so many stories to share because we first heard about your conception and then told stories all through to your birth, your daddy was a great man, may you always remember him thus! As we prepare to lay our friend and colleague Norbert to rest in his ancestral home, let us not say goodbye but instead carry forward the lessons he left us. Let us honor his legacy by being storytellers of the spirit of laughter, hope, love, and resilience in our own ways. Rest in peace, Norbert Ndawula. Your stories will forever remain with us, and your light will never fade. On Behalf of the Femme Forte Community, Thank you.
By samantha July 25, 2024
“Someone will ask, ‘Will it pay?’ If it will, one will steal. If it won’t pay, one won’t steal. It should be too expensive to steal. This is why corruption is happening on a grand scale. They must steal enough to stay out of jail.” - Auditor General John Muwanga, May 31, 2013 The catalyst for the current #March2Parliament protests is a series of high-profile corruption scandals that have exposed the misuse of public funds by top government officials; the most egregious allegations involving the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. The Speaker and a number of her staff are accused of breaching parliamentary rules by using private bank accounts to withdraw enormous amounts of money between April 2023 and January 2024, supposedly for Among’s official work including outreach, community projects, and expenses. Journalists also allege that Among oversaw the distribution of more than Shs1.7 billion in 2022 as “service awards” for parliamentary commissioners, who oversee spending and salaries in Parliament. (Wepukhulu, 2024) The #March2Parliament protests have articulated seven demands: the resignation of Anita Among as Speaker of Parliament, reduction in the number of MPs, immediate resignation of implicated MPs pending investigations into corruption allegations, comprehensive lifestyle audits of MPs with public disclosure, reduction of MPs' salaries and allowances to 3 million, and unrestricted exercise of Ugandans' democratic right to peaceful assembly without obstruction. 
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What we do 


Mobilizing and equipping young women to become better leaders who change the story.

We empower women in Uganda for inclusive growth through providing skills training, mentoring, sisterhood support, spiritual and financial support.


Target Audience


Our primary audience is young women between 15-35 years of age. This notwithstanding, we will carry out specialized activities for those over 35 to grow mentors in them.


We run tailor made programs in the form of equip circles (learning circles) for three audiences;


15- 19 years

20- 25 years

26-35 years


Our young woman is one that aspires to lead, one with potential to lead with inadequate support to her aspirations.


How we established our Priorities


As sisters, we have been part of the women and feminist movements. We have grown here and have experienced firsthand the joys and short comings therein. Our Priorities are therefore established by;


•   Our experiences. The celebrations we wish to scale up as well as the challenges unattended to that we wish Femme Forte can fill        the gap on.

•  The needs of women from various walks of life. We reached out to women as young as 15 and as old as the heart can imagine and        asked what sort of female space they would be inspired to be part of. The responses we got together with our experiences formed        the foundations of what we will primarily work towards achieving.



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