RUKUNGIRI “WOMEN IN BLUE” LIGHT UP INDEPENDENCE

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I have learnt to love my country Uganda more. This event has reminded me that we may belong to different tribes or speak different languages but we are all Ugandans and Uganda belongs to all of us. Annet Kanyarutokye from Rwakirungura FOWODE group

As Uganda marked her 51st Independence in Rukungiri district, the grassroots women that FOWODE works with in Buyanja Sub-county in Rukungiri participated in the highly anticipated parade which allows individuals, prominent companies, schools and different groups of people to showcase their work to the nation on this day.




Being residents of the host district for this year’s Independence, these women felt this was an opportunity they couldn’t miss. They diligently participated in the week-long rehearsals alongside the Police, Army and Prisons forces as was required by the organizers. Their hard work paid off on Independence Day, clad in their blue T-shirts, the women marched on with confidence and pride as they waved to the crowd.  To their delight, the Master of Ceremonies repeatedly mentioned them whenever they passed referring to FOWODE as a women’s organization that advocates for the emancipation of women. This statement was cheered on in approval, prompting ‘the women in blue’ as the crowds preferred to call them to ‘add some flavor’ in their marching style, much to the amusement of both the guests and the general crowd.




Their participation in this year’s Independence Day is a key achievement for FOWODE an organization that works to promote women’s participation in development processes of this country.

Their prominence as individuals but also as a group was enhanced within Rukungiri. Naume Nkamushaba one participating women shared with us this testimony “I am so proud of FOWODE for creating an opportunity for me to be seen and admired by people in Uganda and beyond. My friends saw me on TV and could not believe their eyes. "

Well done ladies!!!

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