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Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) is proud to announce her new Board of Directors elected into office on Tuesday 22nd January 2013. The new board will serve for 3 years and their term expires in 2015.  This is an exciting time for FOWODE as our new Board members bring diverse, inspiring perspectives and wide-ranging experiences, as well as significant achievements in their fields of expertise. We believe each of these highly qualified gallant women will uniquely contribute to strengthening FOWODE’s ability to achieve it mission and goals as their commitment to the cause of women’s’ empowerment still remains unquestionable.
 
Solome Nakaweesi Kimbugwe the Board Chairperson is a Feminist Activist, she was elected back into this position having been elected chair in 2009.  Solome who holds a Masters degree in Development Studies and a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, previously worked as the Executive Director for Akina Mama Wa Africa (AMWA) and Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) among others. She served on different boards including that of the Uganda National APRM Governance Council, District Service Commissions of Mityana and Mubende Districts; Transparency International and the Independent Media Council. Solome also carries with her experience working with Lower Local governments.

Lina Zedriga Waru the Vice Chairperson possesses knowledge of the global and national women’s movement and has a track record of working on women’s issues. A lawyer by profession, Lina holds 2 Masters Degrees of Arts in Peace and Conflict studies and Human Rights, and a Bachelors Degree in Laws. She is the Director for Women Peace and Security, Regional Associates for Community Initiatives; the Secretary Board of Trustees for Trust for Africa’s Orphans Uganda and has previously served as a Vice Chair of Center for Domestic Violence (CEDOVIP).Lina is also a peace and security advocate and a trainer for Gender equity and diversity.

Sylvia Namabidde Ssinabulya the Finance Secretary was elected back into this position having been elected in the same position in 2009. Sylvia who holds a Masters Degree in Public Health Leadership and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management is the Woman Member of Parliament for Mityana district. Sylvia has served as Chairperson of the Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians Uganda Chapter. She is the current chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports and an active Member of the social services and government assurance committees in Parliament.

Tezira Jamwa a Board member is one of the founder members of FOWODE. She was a member of the Constituent Assembly (CA) and the Gender working group of the CA. Tezira has a Masters in Public service, an Undergraduate Degree in Social Work & Social Administration and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management. She bounced back on the FOWODE board having briefly served as Chairperson of FOWODE in 2002. Tezira is a former Resident District Commissioner and a Member of Parliament. She is also an experienced trainer on gender and women’s empowerment.

Beth Mwebaze Juna a Board member is one of the longest serving members of FOWODE. She holds a diploma in Social Work and a Certificate in Public Administration. Beth is the current LC IV Woman Councilor, Ruharo ward in Mbarara. She is also the Director for Ruharo Infant School while at the same time serving as, Vice Chair for Mbarara Women’s Development Association; Board Member Mbarara High school and Secretary for Finance in Mbarara Municipality. She is also a trainer on gender and women empowerment.

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