Our Impact
Since 2014, KOWED has been transforming lives across refugee and host communities in Uganda. Here is what we have achieved together.
Measurable Impact
Every number represents a life changed, a family supported, and a community strengthened.
Through skills training, savings groups, and business support
In vocational, digital, and leadership skills
Through reproductive health and mental health services
With training, seeds, and climate-smart agriculture
Across refugee settlements and host communities
Spanning livelihoods, education, health, and more
Contributing their time and skills to our mission
Collaborating to amplify our collective impact
Projects Successfully Delivered
Our completed projects demonstrate our commitment to sustainable community development.
Women Livelihoods Initiative
Beneficiaries: 2,500+
Location: Nakivale & Rhino Camp
Period: 2023-2025
Youth Digital Skills Program
Beneficiaries: 800+
Location: Kampala
Period: 2024-2025
Sustainable Agriculture Project
Beneficiaries: 1,200+
Location: Bidi Bidi
Period: 2023-2024
Health Outreach Program
Beneficiaries: 3,000+
Location: Multiple Settlements
Period: 2022-2025
Awards & Achievements
Our work has been recognized by national and international organizations.
Excellence in Community Development
Uganda NGO Awards
2025
Women Empowerment Champion
UN Women Recognition
2024
Best Practices in Refugee Support
UNHCR Uganda
2024
Financial Transparency Award
NGO Bureau Uganda
2023
Voices of Transformation
Real stories from the women and communities whose lives have been transformed through KOWED's programs.
Amina Hassan
Kampala
After receiving tailoring training and a startup grant from KOWED, Amina opened her own shop. She now employs three other women and can afford to send her children to school.
Grace Nyoka
Nakivale
Grace joined KOWED's youth leadership program and now leads a network of 50 young women promoting peace and education in her settlement. She dreams of becoming a community development officer.
Fatima Omar
Rhino Camp
Through KOWED's agriculture program, Fatima learned climate-smart farming techniques. Her family now grows enough food and sells surplus at the market, improving nutrition and income.
Our Trusted Partners
We collaborate with leading organizations to maximize our impact.