We believe in diligence and commitment to the right course for women
We uphold the values imbued in being transparent and accountable to all our stakeholders. We resolve to take responsibilities for the actions taken by the members of KOWED.
We recount that all people are born equal and should be treated equally in all activities, including all our partners and beneficiaries. We value all people as equals categorically .
We underscore the importance of gender and diversity in driving social transformation. We value diversity as resource to inclusivity and collaborative organizational advancement.
We believe in knowledge and experience sharing with the stakeholders as a strategy for capacity building and guiding activities.
Kandaakiat is a women-led, refugee-led non-profit organization, working with refugee women in Uganda. Our name means “women of strength” in Arabic. We are inspired by the resilience and courage of the women we serve.
We envision a society where women are collectively and individually self-reliant and free from injustice. We want women to have access to quality education, health care, and economic opportunities.
Our co-founder, Chichi Dawla Hussien, is a Sudanese refugee who escaped from civil war. In witnessing the struggles and opportunities that women face in Uganda, she decided to create a space for them to express their needs and dreams.
Our mission is to promote and strengthen the growth of a just and developed society for the social, political, economic, physical and mental wellbeing of women through inclusive approach, capacity building and advocacy. We work with refugee women in Kampala and in the refugee camps of Uganda.
Kandaakiat’s programming addresses six priority areas: Governance, human rights, and peace and security; Education and skills development; Livelihoods and agricultural promotion; Health promotion; Environmental conservation and climate change; and Social research on women issues.
Kandaakiat prides itself on our strong team who work collaboratively to promote women’s rights and opportunities.
The team is a mix of committed staff, volunteers, and board members who work together to fulfill Kandaakiat’s role and potential. Our diversified skills and expertise combine to animate our programming and organization.
United by our shared vision, mission, and values, we strive to create a world where women have equal access to resources and opportunities.