Who We Are

Association of University Women Uganda (AUWU) advocates for women’s rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality Primary, secondary and tertiary education, and training up to the highest levels. Our vision is 100% of girls and women to achieve education beyond primary school.
AUWU is a non-government organization of women graduates.

Mission

Our mission is to Advance equity for Women and Girls through lifelong learning and bring dreams to reality; educating girls, and empowering women in Uganda

Vision

AUWU vision is to be an icon in the promotion of education and equity for girls and women

Affiliation

AUWU is affiliated to the Graduate Women International (GWI) originally known as the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) that was founded in 1919.

Our story

Association of University Women Uganda (AUWU) was founded in 1956 by Mary Stuart, wife of Bishop Stuart. Mary Stuart was by then lecturing at Makerere University and was perturbed by the low numbers of women enrolling for University education at Makerere. She decided to become a strong advocate for increased enrolment of women at all levels of education.
UAUW realizes that the overwhelming majority of women, continue to live in conditions of extreme poverty characterized by lack of access to education and health care, food insecurity, poor housing and in general, low standard of living. It was therefore initiated with a strong commitment to enhancing equal opportunities in development so as to ensure gender equity and equality. Cognizant of the fact that education, both formal and informal, underpins effective change, the association encourages graduate women to use their expertise to bring about change, with particular reference to the education of girls and women. In April 2025, changes were made in the nomenclature to reflect and embrace the organization’s inclusiveness and dynamism which allows the various membership of women that have attained degrees, diplomas or the equivalent from accredited institutions of higher learning.
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