PROJECT BACKGROUND Project period, budget, beneficiaries and forms of violence The “Eliminating Sexual and Gender Based Violence Among women and Girls with Disabilities is a USD 439,663, three-year (Jan 2020 and Dec 2022), project implemented in six sub counties in Mayuge district in Eastern Uganda, and targeted girls and women with disabilities between 9 and

PROJECT BACKGROUND Eastern Uganda faces extreme poverty   and tops the list on GBV compared to other regions (regional police report 2012/13). Around one in five women worldwide is a woman with disability and GBV is compounded by disability-based discrimination, and takes unique forms, causes, results and consequences due to intersection of gender and disability in

The primary role of the Communications Officer is to support IDIWA in its internal and external
communications efforts. The individual will be responsible directly for the timely delivery of a variety
of communication materials and activities.

IDIWA is seeking services of an experienced communication expert to lead the process of designing its communication strategy in form of a training manual, and conduct training for staff and board members on constructive and strategic media engagement and public relations. 

Project Title: Eliminating Sexual and Gender Based Violence against Women and Girls with Disabilities in Mayuge District 1.0 Background:2.0 About IDIWA Integrated Disabled Women Activities is a voluntary, not for profit non-governmental organization established in 2000 purposely to empower Women and Girls with Disabilities, and other vulnerable groups to maximize their potential and improve their