Uganda National Women's Fish Organization (UNWFO) jobs and careers

About Uganda National Women's Fish Organization (UNWFO)

Uganda National Women's Fish Organization (UNWFO) is a non-profit organization that was established in 2015 and officially launched in 2019, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). UNWFO is dedicated to seeing economically empowered women and youths thriving within a sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture value chain. We envision a future where gender equality is realized, economic opportunities are accessible to all, and our fisheries sector contributes to the holistic development of communities across Uganda. At UNWFO, we aim to strengthen the participation of women, youths, and PWDS in sustainable Fish production and trade. Our organization brings together two million registered members from diverse regions of Uganda, providing a platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and advocacy. We believe in the power of collective action to address specific challenges faced by women and youth in fisheries and aquaculture to unlock their full potential. UNWFO also runs the Fish Innovation Centre (FIC), an establishment that is equipped to foster innovation of fish product value addition. The facility is perfect for product development and doubles as a business incubation centre. The services offered at the Fish Innovation Centre are 1. Space and Environment for Fish Value-added Product Development 2. Fish Value Addition Training 3. Business Management Training 4. An Incubation Centre for Product Certification