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OUR SLOGAN

"YOUR COMMUNITY, OUR PRIORITY"

OUR MISSION

To empower marginalized communities, especially women and youth, through advocacy, education and community driven initiatives, promoting human rights, democratic governance, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

OUR VISION

A just, equitable and sustainable society where all individuals, particularly women and youth, enjoy their human rights, participate in democratic governance and thrive in a healthy environment

WELCOME TO RUKIGA FORUM FOR DEVELOPMENT | YOUR COMMUNITY, IS OUR PRIORITY

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Our Programs

Citizen Journalism

Citizen journalism is based upon public citizens "playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing, and disseminating news and information." For democracy in a complex society to work well, journalism is necessary.
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Safety of Media Professionals

Promoting the safety of journalists and combating impunity for those who attack them are central elements within RUFODE’s activities. Training Journalists in physical and digital security will be one of the key programs of RUFODE.
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Advocacy

The Independent Journalist Networks are necessary for the coordination of addressing challenges met by the media professionals. RUFODE will always support the activities of these networks to strengthen freedoms of expression and independent media.
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Journalists Network

Advocating for freedom of expression and other basic human rights will remain a cornerstone of RUFODE’s mission. The Ugandan government continues to take drastic steps to crack down the rights of freedom of expression and independent media.
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Our Contact Person

Mr. Barnabas Tugumisirize
Executive Director
Rukiga Forum for Development
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Our Address

Rukiga Forum for Development (RUFODE)
Plot 10 Nyerere Road, Kabale Municipality
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 Goals and Objectives

1. Enhance climate resilience and environmental conservation in Uganda.
2. Strengthen democratic governance and human rights in Uganda.
3. Enhance women’s economic empowerment initiatives in Uganda.
4. Promote sustainable agriculture practices and support local farmers.
5. Support entrepreneurship development for women and youth in Uganda.
6. Conduct workshops on healthy eating, classes on cooking and nutrition in Uganda..
7.Improve access to safe, affordable and sustainable water and sanitation services for women and youth in Uganda.