About
Actions for Women and Youth Foundation -AWAY FOUNDATION is a Refugee women led, community Based and none profit organization located in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement, kamwenge district in Uganda established in 2021 with an aim to develop, empower and promote Refugee women, youth, children and people with disabilities offering humanitarian assistance to marginalized groups and individuals with a vision to have a United, safe, healthy and self reliant Refugee communities and Committed to tackle development challenges correctively for the betterment and prosperity to enhance positive socio-economic transformation of all refugee communities and fight the inability affecting the youth, women, children and people with disabilities most especially the vulnerable people and extremely poor households residing in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and it's surrounding areas. We are dedicated to fostering the well-being of vulnerable populations, with a primary focus on protection, Women empowerment, livelihood the prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV). We are passionately engaged in various initiatives aimed at safeguarding Refugee women, youth, children and people with disabilities from harm, exploitation, and abuse. Through community-based programs and partnerships, we work towards creating a protective ecosystem that empowers children with the knowledge and resources necessary for their holistic development. Addressing the pressing issue of gender-based violence is another cornerstone of our efforts. We implement comprehensive prevention strategies that encompass awareness campaigns, educational workshops, and community mobilization. By fostering a culture of respect and equality, we aim to mitigate the risk of GBV and contribute to the creation of safer spaces for women and youth, and those with impairments. We recognize the resilience and potential within these communities and strive to provide them with the support needed to overcome the challenges they face. We empower women and youth, people with disabilities and children to become agents of positive change in their own lives and communities.