NAWOU was established in 1992 by over 20 women`s groups and 35 district networks of community-based organizations [CBOs].

NAWOU`s Mission:

To promote a coordinated network of member organizations for efficient use of resources in order to improve the status and living conditions of women in Uganda.

NAWOU`s Vision:

For the next four years is to see a strong unified women`s body equipped with knowledge and skills aimed at making women self reliant.

Specific Goals:

* Organizational Development - NAWOU will improve on her organizational structures at all levels for efficient service delivery for all her members.

* Needs of CBOs - Addressing both strategic and practical needs of CBOs.

* Influence and Advocacy - Building strong relationship with NAWOU partners in development both at district, national, regional and international levels.

* Evaluation - Putting in place an effective analysis of programs, documentation, communication, monitoring, and evaluation system.

* Capacity building - Building capacity of secretariat, NEC, NGOs and CBOs to improve the status of members.

Moving Forward: * Local resource mobilization * Identifying partners and subcontracting projects * Improving relationships and communication