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.
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.
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
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.