Formed in 1983 by female journalists as a mutual benefit Association, UMWA was transformed into a human rights advocacy and service delivery NGO in 1997, and registered under the 1989 NGO Statute, with No. S.5914/1535.
Headed by a 7-person board, UMWA’s primary beneficiaries are women living in disadvantaged situations and other marginalized groups. Women involved in information exchange especially media women, constitute UMWA’s general assembly and form part of UMWA’s secondary beneficiaries.
A nation of women, children and men making informed decisions for gender equality and social justice.
To enhance the visibility and status of women and other marginalized groups through awareness creation, capacity strengthening, advocacy and networking to realize gender equality.
UMWA is located 8 kilometers from the city centre, Plot 226 Kisaasi, where the coordination of its activities takes place as well as the production of an advocacy newspaper – The Other Voice. It is also the home of UMWA’s radio station; 101.7 Mama FM, the first radio station in Africa, founded and managed by women.