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40 SWID Grassroots women from 3 Districts Kamuli, kaliro and Jinja walukuba got a chance to be taken for a study on fruit tree planting . 
studied from a farm with about 5000 fruit trees mainly mangoes , pawpaws ,Oranges and Tangerines. Fruit trees contribute to the fight against climate change, they are source of food and they can empower grassroots women economically.
Dr. Jane Okello – Gender and Development Specialist, Makerere University, Uganda
“Organizations like SWID play a critical role in translating feminist principles into tangible community impact. Their focus on leadership, agricultural productivity, and cross-border collaboration ensures that grassroots women are not only empowered individually but also contribute to broader economic and social resilience. Linking local communities across East Africa is essential for knowledge exchange, market access, and sustaining the feminist movement.”
From an expert development perspective, the SWID Annual Report 2024–2025 demonstrates the effectiveness of rights-based, community-led programming in addressing structural gender inequalities. The report aligns with national development priorities and international frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1, 2, 5, 11, and 13), by integrating land tenure security, food systems transformation, climate resilience, and women’s economic empowerment. Its use of data, beneficiary evidence, and reflective learning positions SWID as a credible grassroots organisation applying best practices in inclusive development, policy advocacy, and accountable governance.
The Nile Excellence Annual Awards, a national recognition platform celebrating innovation and excellence across Uganda, have crowned Kairamirwa Doreen King, Executive Director of Slum Women Initiatives for Development (SWID), as the Innovator of the Year under the Eastern Region category. The award was presented during the inaugural Nile Excellence Annual Awards ceremony, held on 28th […]