Refugee Women Organization (REWO) Uganda

Building Stronger Communities Together

Bidibidi Refugee Women Organization (BREWO) is a refugee Women-led, non-profit organization working in Uganda to empower displaced communities. Through education and skills training, Protect, food security and Livelihood, and peacebuilding initiatives, BREWO tackles barriers to learning, fights hunger, and addresses the root causes of violent conflicts. Our mission is to foster self-sufficiency and build peaceful, resilient communities where every individual can thrive."

Our Mission

Uplifting women, children, and youth by enhancing their socio-economic and spiritual capacity to achieve self-sufficiency and effectively manage their demands in a sustainable manner.

Our Motto

Empowered women Empowered societies".

Vision

A society where women, children, and youth are empowered for self-reliance.

Thematic Areas (Core Program Areas)

1- Access to formal and informal education skilling progam.
2- Gender and protection in emmergency and humanitarian crisis.
3-Environmental protection and clean energy.
4-Sustainable Livelihoods program.
5- Peace building.
6- Empowerment and leadership.
7- institution capacity and learning.
8- Monitoring and evaluation.

Education & Skill Training

We provide refugee young women with basic education and vocational skills training to help them become self-reliant. Distribution of learning materials to our learners in valley view secondary school in bidibidi zone one.

Protection

Protection, Advocacy & Gender Mainstreaming: Promoting safe living conditions for all and gender equality and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable groups. Community Development & Peacebuilding: Strengthening social cohesion and resilience within refugee and host communities.

Food security and Livelihood

Strengthening nutrition and sustainable agricultural practices to enhance self-sufficiency, resilience, and economic empowerment while promoting climate-smart solutions, value addition, and market access for improved food security and livelihoods.

vocational training

We offer vocational training in various trades, equipping women and youth with skills that are in demand within their communities. From tailoring to agriculture, these programs provide hands-on experience and enhance employability. Our goal is to help participants establish sustainable livelihoods and contribute to their families.

A Growing Community

Today, BREWO has evolved into a vibrant community of women and youth who not only support each other but also engage with local stakeholders to advocate for the rights and needs of refugees. This journey is ongoing, and as we look to the future, our commitment to fostering self-sufficiency and peace remains unwavering.

03Jun

Bidibidi Refugee women organization strategic plan 2025-2030

Our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan is a bold roadmap toward inclusive growth, sustainable livelihoods, and protection for the most vulnerable in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement and Yumbe District.

🌍 REWO Strategic Plan 2025–2030

Empowering Refugee Women & Youth for a Resilient Future At the Refugee Women Organization (REWO), we envision a society where refugee and host community women, children, and youth thrive with dignity, self-reliance, and equal opportunity.

Our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan is a bold roadmap toward inclusive growth, sustainable livelihoods, and protection for the most vulnerable in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement and Yumbe District.

🎯 Our GoalTo empower 10,000 refugee and host community youth—with a focus on 70% women—with market-driven skills, education, and entrepreneurship opportunities, enabling 80% to achieve sustainable incomes by 2030

.🧩 Our Core Focus Areas

Education: Expanding access to inclusive and quality education.
Livelihoods: Promoting skills development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Protection & Gender Equality: Preventing GBV and promoting women’s leadership.
Peacebuilding: Fostering social cohesion and conflict resolution.
Environmental Sustainability: Promoting clean energy and environmental stewardship.
Institutional Strengthening: Building our systems, staff capacity, and governance.

🔑 How We Work

Engaging communities through participatory planning and advocacy
Forming strategic partnerships with donors, government, and NGOs
Empowering youth and women through training and leadership development
Mainstreaming gender equality, disability inclusion, and environmental protection in all programs

📈 Our Progress So Far

Implemented the successful Bridge Project with War Child Canada & Mastercard Foundation
Established key institutional policies (Finance, HR, Safeguarding, etc.)
Women’s representation in leadership structures increased to 48%

⚠️ Challenges & OpportunitiesWe recognize the need to diversify funding sources, strengthen our internal systems, and scale staff capacity to meet growing demands.

💰 Our 5-Year BudgetWe aim to raise UGX 4.2 Billion (approx. USD 1.1M) over five years, scaling our impact through collaboration with donors such as Mastercard Foundation, UNHCR, GIZ, and more.

📊 Measuring Our ImpactOur Monitoring & Evaluation system will ensure we track outcomes, listen to our communities, and continuously improve through evidence-based decisions.

📬 Join UsBe part of a growing movement to uplift refugee and host community women and youth. Whether you're a donor, partner, or volunteer your support creates lasting change.

📧 refugeewomenorganization@gmail.com

🌐 refugeewomenuganda.org

📍 Bidibidi Base Camp, Yumbe District, Uganda

click on box below to download copy of the strategic plan

REWO strategic plan 2025-2030PDF • 3660KB

Our Story

The Story of BREWO-Uganda. In the heart of Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, a beacon of hope is transforming lives. Bidibidi Refugee Women Organization (BREWO)-Uganda is a refugee women-led, non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting women and youth through education and Skills Training, Protection, food security and Livelihood, entrepreneurship, and community development. Established on August 11, 2020, BREWO stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of refugee women who refuse to be left behind.
Our Mission: Uplifting women, children, and youth by enhancing their socio-economic and spiritual capacity to achieve self-sufficiency and effectively manage their demands in a sustainable manner.
Creating Sustainable Change BREWO operates under the powerful motto, “Empowered women Empowered societies". This guiding principle underscores the organization’s mission: to empower, develop, and train refugees and host community youth to thrive in the private sector. By tackling poverty, unemployment, and underdevelopment, BREWO is paving the way for self-reliance and economic stability through various initiatives.
education and enterpreneur, Food security and Livelihood, protection, gender equality and mainstreaming and peace building.

Women Uplifting Women: Refugee Women’s Organization Empowers Group to Produce Sanitary Pads In an inspiring story of empowerment and community-driven change, a group of women has come together to produce reusable sanitary pads thanks to the support of the Refugee Women’s Organization (REWO). This initiative is more than a livelihood project; it is a powerful movement led by women, for women, to restore dignity, promote menstrual health, and create opportunities within their community. The group, formed and supported through REWO’s women’s empowerment program, was trained in tailoring skills, menstrual hygiene management, and small-scale entrepreneurship. With these skills, they began producing affordable, eco-friendly sanitary pads tailored to the needs of girls and women in the refugee settlement. Access to sanitary pads has long been a challenge in refugee settings, leading to school absenteeism, health issues, and social stigma for many girls and women. This initiative addresses that gap directly providing both a practical solution and a platform for women’s voices to be heard. “These pads are not just products they represent our strength and ability to support one another,” shared one group member. “We are proud to be part of something that is making such a difference in our community.” The impact is already visible. Girls are attending school more consistently. Women have a source of income. And conversations around menstrual health once considered taboo are now being embraced with openness and support. The Refugee Women’s Organization continues to provide guidance, materials, and connections to expand the initiative and ensure its sustainability. As the group grows, it serves as a powerful example of how community-based, women-led solutions can create lasting change. This project proves that when women are given the tools and trust to lead, they can uplift entire communities one pad at a time.
women group: livelihood

Getting feedback from our clients is key on the services we offer and how to improve on them.

This is a generic article you can use for adding article content / subjects on your website.

Consultation meeting with community members

This is a generic article you can use for adding article content / subjects on your website.

Empowering Youth with Skills: REWO Trains Young People in Liquid Soap Production

This is a generic article you can use for adding article content / subjects on your website.

Your contributions are vital to our mission. Every donation helps us provide education, skills training, food security, and peacebuilding initiatives for displaced women and their communities in Uganda.

Your contributions are vital to our mission. Every donation helps us provide education, skills training, food security, and peacebuilding initiatives for displaced women and their communities in Uganda.
Collaborate with us to amplify our impact and create sustainable change in the lives of refugee women, youth and their families..