OUR VISION
To have self supporting citizens in Uganda, who freely and willingly participate in the social, economic, political, and environmental affairs of their country.
OUR MISSION
To promote economic empowerment, fight climate change and strengthen democracy and respect for human rights, through advocacy and lobbying, civic education, organizing trainings, meetings, workshops, and information dissemination.
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ABOUT RUFODE
Rukiga Forum for Development (RUFODE) is a non-profit organization registered with the Registrar of Companies as a company limited by guarantee and not having share capital. The registered office of RUFODE is situated in Kamusiza Cell, Nyakashebeya Parish, Kashambya Sub-county, Rukiga District in South Western Uganda.
RUFODE works with Government, Civil society Organizations and development partners in improving rural livelihoods of people in Uganda.
RUFODE was started by a group of ten Ugandan Bakiga men and women, though the number is steadily increasing, to address the challenges faced by marginalized people in different communities in Uganda.
RUFODE also works in promoting economic empowerment of women in Uganda, fighting climatic change in Uganda, advocacy and lobbying stake holders and development partners to provide basic needs and psychological support to the disadvantaged orphans, widows and the elderly in Uganda. RUFODE also advocates for democracy and respect for human rights in Uganda, RUFODE also works to mobilise resources and lobbies for financial support to active communities in Uganda.
Testimonials and Success Stories
Project Beneficiary
There was a land wrangle between my family and the neighbors over ownership. Thanks to the intervention of RUFODE, we where able to calmy establish ownership and ended up dividing it in half. Nowadays when there is a conflict in my community, I refer them to RUFODE.
Project Beneficiary
I dropped out of school due to lack of school fees. But I was a beneficiary of a tailoring project implemented by RUFODE and it has really changed my life. Now I have skills in designing men's African wear and women's dresses. 1 year ago I didnt know I would reach this far. I am happy again.
Project Beneficiary
I was trained by RUFODE on how to boost my vegatable yields from a small piece of land. Thanks to the training, my small backyard garden has turned into a big investment because its now very productive. My plan for the next 3 years is to expand my production from a small backyard garden to a big garden such that I increase supply.
Project Beneficiary
I always attend civic education campaigns organized by RUFODE and I never want to miss their weekly radio programs. It is a very educative program and it helps me make informed decisions that benefits me and my family. My only wish is that they expand the campaigns to many areas because currently it is only reaching few people
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Our Address
Rukiga Forum for Development (RUFODE)
Rukiga District
P.O Box 714, Kabale (Uganda)
Tel: +256-783-535-443 |+256-703-152-922
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Website: http://www.rufodeuganda.org
Our Contact Person
Mr. Barnabas Tugumisirize
Executive Director
Rukiga Forum for Development
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Our Core Values
All the staff of Rukiga Forum for Development (RUFODE) are driven by the following core values
1. Commitment and team work while serving others.
2. Environmental sustainability.
3. Equal opportunities.
4. Respect for human life and dignity of all Ugandans.
5. Impartiality shown by working with all the people.
6. Empathy for the communities with genuine support.
7. Transparency with emphasis on openness and accountability.
8. Stewardship with resources entrusted to RUFODE put to serving target population.
9. Love and concern for others as a guiding principle.
10. Integrity by conforming to what we say and with ethical behavior.
11. Professionalism by ensuring effective interventions.
Our Goals and Objectives
RUFODE was started to address the challenges faced by Ugandans in the following areas
1. To advocate for environmental care and fighting climatic change in Uganda.
2. To advocate and lobby resources from stake holders and development partners to provide basic needs and psychological support to the disadvantaged orphans, widows and the elderly in Uganda.
3. To advocate for democracy, good governance and respect of human rights in Uganda.
4. Lobbying for financial support to active communities in Uganda.
5. To mobilize people in rural communities for modernization of agriculture in Uganda.
6. To promote civic education on political, social economic and health issues in Uganda.