The National Association of Women’s Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU) is a leading national umbrella organization consisting of clusters of grassroots women’s organizations that form themselves into district and regional women’s networks, Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Faith-based organisations (FBOs) and Women’s professional bodies. We are an alliance of women’s networks found in all the regions of the country. Our membership is diverse, spanning with a wide range of issues including governance, leadership development, economic emancipation and justice, education, HIV response, advocacy for the rights of women and development, health, disabilities and other vulnerabilities. We have a strong rural presence and focus, to cater for our rural based target. Our Vision: “A society where women are self-reliant and free from injustice” Our Mission: “To promote the growth of a women’s movement through a strong network that advocates for the rights of women in Uganda.” Our work is guided by core values that are fundamental and ideal at the heart of the association, and these are: •Teamwork •Integrity •Non-Discrimination and participation. Through the Economic Empowerment Program, NAWOU is running the HANDMADE social enterprise program that exists to extend economic empowerment opportunities to vulnerable women who are organized into groups. The program significantly aims at amplifying the women’s entrepreneurial skills and potential to fashion artistic handmade products that portray Uganda’s cultural heritage.