Our People

Board

Every five years, FIDA Uganda’s members elect a new Board. All members are welcome to participate in the election of a new board, with the exception of members of the Secretariat. A new board was elected during the Annual General Meeting held on 24 July 2010 at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala. Please meet the members of our Board:

Ms. Nakakande Janet Kigozi

Ms. Lydia Nabiryo

Ms. Peruth Nshemereirwe

Ms. Rebecca Nassimbwa Nsumba

Ms. Laura Nyirinkindi (Chairperson)

Secretariat

FIDA Uganda’s Secretariat is an extremely hard working, unstoppable team. The members of our Secretariat work tirelessly, often late into the night, because they are passionate about the role of FIDA Uganda in improving the lot of women in Uganda. We take this opportunity to introduce you to some members of our Secretariat.

Ms. Dorothy Amuron (Legal Associate)

Working at FIDA Uganda has been a really changing experience in my life. Just by welcoming a lady with a smile and being ready to listen to her without interrupting changes a lady’s day, and the world that seemed so dull brightens up suddenly and the fears are gone. Hearing her say “thanks” changes everything and refills all the spent spirits. That’s what I love about FIDA Uganda – changing a woman’s life in whatever way that makes a difference and seeing her leave FIDA Uganda a happier person gives me the passion to work each and every single day. FIDA Uganda big ups! I wish FIDA Uganda an eternity in Uganda. The work FIDA does is simply irreplaceable.

- Ms. Dorothy Amuron

Ms. Stella Biwaga

Ms. Biwaga is a proactive planner and a highly efficient administrator.

She formulates innovative solutions to administrative challenges before they present themselves.

Ms. Grace Bwogi (Administrator)

I have always had a passion for working with women and children, contributing to their livelihoods and assisting women in becoming independent and achieving their goals and dreams.

Working with FIDA Uganda gives me an opportunity to do all of this with an equally passionate team.

I am happy to make a difference here using my passion and skills to reach out to women and children in crisis and pain and show a new way of life that can be brighter.

- Ms. Grace Bwogi

Ms. Josephine Kamesi

Ms. Kamesi is the face of FIDA Uganda and a skilled coordinator.

She welcomes FIDA Uganda’s clients and visitors, liaises with legal aid officers, and keeps close track of FIDA Uganda’s caseload statistics.

Mr. Sam Kazibwe (Driver)

Mr. Kazibwe has taken FIDA Uganda to every part of Uganda, over a period of twenty one years.

He never gets lost and he always makes sure that FIDA Uganda safely reaches even the most difficult to reach destinations.

Ms. Robinah Namatovu (Legal Associate)

I never imagined I would be a strong and courageous woman.

I am who I am today, thanks to the comprehensive training, exposure and invaluable experience I have gained at FIDA Uganda.

I have served FIDA Uganda for now a year and I have no regrets. It’s the place to be! It was established for a right cause; defending the rights of the vulnerable, especially women and children, and resolving their problems. It feels so good when a woman’s tear is washed away after her problem has been amicably settled through FIDA Uganda.

The experience gained from FIDA Uganda, especially in handling maintenance cases, land disputes, marital related problems, and the many other related issues that come up gives me a lot of hope that any woman with related problems can experience a change and live happily.

Long live FIDA Uganda!

- Ms. Robinah Namatovu

Dr. Maria Nassali (CEO)

Dr. Nassali is a bold visionary, a seasoned change agent, a diplomatic negotiator and a gifted multi-tasker.

She does whatever it takes to make things happen immediately.

Ms. Roseline Nsenge

I am proud to be a woman.

A smile on a woman’s face is my motivation.

FIDA = End to Domestic Violence.

- Ms. Roseline Nsenge

Ms. Edith Ssali (Finance and Administrative Director)

Ms. Ssali is a prudent and resourceful financial administrator.

She keeps FIDA Uganda’s financial affairs in order.

Members

FIDA Uganda currently has over 300 members, and membership continues to grow steadily.

Members are invited to attend Annual General Meetings and to elect new board members every five years. Members may also benefit from training, consultation capacity building and mentorship from FIDA Uganda.

For all women lawyers who graduated from university before 2003, the annual membership fee is 200,000/= (Two Hundred Thousand Uganda Shillings Only).

For all women lawyers who graduated from university during or after 2003, the annual membership fee is 50,000/= (Fifty Thousand Uganda Shillings Only).

To become a member, simply complete our brief membership registration form and submit it to FIDA Uganda together with your membership fee.

To download a membership registration form, please click here.