who we are
Message from the Executive Director
Welcome to Nanziga Women Development Initiative (NAWODI) — a home of hope, empowerment, and transformation.
When we founded NAWODI, our dream was simple yet powerful: to see women and young people rise above limitation, take charge of their destinies, and become architects of their own success. We envisioned communities where skills, opportunity, and dignity are within everyone’s reach — regardless of where they were born or how the world defines them.
Today, that dream is alive. Across urban slums and rural villages, we are witnessing young mothers learning new trades, youth creating green innovations, and communities standing together against poverty and gender-based violence. These are not just statistics — they are stories of courage, resilience, and rebirth.
At NAWODI, we believe that true empowerment begins with the heart, grows through knowledge, and thrives in unity. Our work is guided by faith in human potential and a deep conviction that when women and youth are empowered, families flourish, communities prosper, and nations transform.
As we continue to build partnerships, expand our programs, and nurture leadership among young people, we remain committed to one purpose — to make every community a place where women and youth can live, learn, work, and dream freely.
Thank you for visiting our website and for walking this journey with us. Together, we can create lasting change — one skill, one dream, and one empowered life at a time.
With gratitude and hope,
Thaddeus Sserukeera
Executive Director, Nanziga Women Development Initiative (NAWODI)
About NAWODI
We are a nonprofit Community Based Organization Based in BusogaNanziga, in Wakiso District
Our Vision
our Impact
At NAWODI Uganda, we believe in transparency and accountability. Our commitment to making a positive impact is reflected in the numbers, demonstrating the real and tangible difference we collectively make in the lives of those we serve.
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What we do
Vocational and Practical Skilling of Young Girls and Women
At NAWODI, we equip young girls and women with practical, market-relevant skills that foster economic independence and confidence. Our hands-on training programs include:
Tailoring, Fashion & Design: Empowering participants to create stylish clothing and accessories, opening doors to entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.
Hairdressing and Cosmetology: Comprehensive training in hair care, styling, and beauty treatments to serve communities with professionalism and skill.
Reusable Sanitary Pad & Baby Diaper Production: Teaching eco-friendly production methods to improve hygiene while generating income sustainably.
Shampoo & Liquid Soap Making: Enabling women to produce affordable, quality personal care products for local markets.
Digital Literacy Integration: Providing essential skills in digital marketing, online sales, and mobile transactions to help grow and manage businesses in today’s digital economy.
Our programs create pathways for women and girls to become confident entrepreneurs, ready to succeed in both traditional and digital marketplaces.
Our Achievements
Thaddeus Sserukeera: ED
Francis is the Founder the team Leader at INUA! At the same time the key strategist for INUA! Programs and fundraising to ensure growth and scale solutions of the organization. Francis is an MBA-Project Management Candidate of Makerere University Business School and Holds Bachelors of Community Based Rehabilitation of Kyambogo University. He has been the Country Director of Deki-Uganda, Senior Programs Coordinator of Educate! Uganda and a Life Skills and Values Cluster Lead of Organizations implementing life skills of RELI-Uganda (Regional Educational Learning Initiative) before founding INUA!
BETTY OKEJA
Betty is a graduate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of UK and holds a professional certification with the institute of certified public accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). A Certified Accounting Technician with the association of chartered certified accountants of UK. Before joining INUA! Betty has had an industrious career as an Audit Manager with Bawunha & Badebye Certified Public Accountants charged with leading audit teams and delivering on assignments. Betty had a role as an Administrative and Operational accountant with Meridian Africa Airlines (U) Ltd (Air Uganda that enabled her develop keen interest in advising and supervising others and she is multitasking.
Adongo Florence
She holds A Certified Public Accountants Certificate (CPA-Uganda) and Holds a Bachelor’s of science in Economics Degree from the Uganda Matyres University Nkozi. She has worked with Kakira sugar Limited as an accountant and Supervisor Audit. Florence works on our finance and QuickBooks; ledgers makes sure our Budgets Vs Actuals are in line with our financial procedures on a monthly basis.
OUR BLOG LATEST POSTS
Celebrating Milestones: NAWODI’s Achievements and Vision for the Future
From our roots in 2018 to today, NAWODI has made significant strides in empowering women and youth across Uganda. Our achievements reflect the dedication of our team, partners, and communities. In 2021-2022, with CRVPF (funded by Mastercard Foundation), we trained 350 girls in modern tailoring and hairdressing, all skilled in
Protecting Rights: NAWODI’s Work in SRHR and Ending Gender-Based Violence
High rates of teenage pregnancy, gender-based violence (GBV), and limited reproductive health awareness continue to hinder women’s progress in Uganda. Over half of married women face GBV (UBOS, 2021), and stigma around sexual health persists. NAWODI’s programs in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Ending GBV are dedicated to
Going Green: NAWODI’s Commitment to Environmental Conservation and Climate Action
Climate change is a pressing threat, disproportionately impacting rural communities in Uganda through reduced agricultural productivity and environmental degradation. At NAWODI, our Environmental Conservation and Climate Change Action programs empower women and youth to lead sustainable solutions, viewing climate action as a development and gender equality priority. We focus on
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