Who We Are
DIWWAS is a network of women working to dignify Lives of Women in Waste Sector in Uganda. This is because a large majority of women in solid waste management are in low pay and insecure work. Women in waste management lack official recognition as employees and contracts, denying them basic labour rights, including paid maternity leave and nursing breaks. Pregnant women are seldom exempted from night shifts and hazardous work.
Our Vision
A network of women working to dignify Lives of Women in Waste Sector in Uganda
Our Mission
To dignify Lives of Women in Waste Sector in Uganda through boosting the role of women in solving waste management problems; enhancing Women’s Participation in the Solid Waste Management Sector and advancing gender equality in the Waste Sector
Our Goal
To Promote Women's engagement in effective Solid Waste Management by actively encouraging and facilitating women's participation in all aspects of solid waste management, including decision-making, implementation, and community awareness initiatives, aiming to achieve more sustainable waste practices by leveraging women’s unique skills and perspectives.
We work to dignify women in the waste sector by actively taking steps to improve the working conditions, safety, and recognition of women working in waste management, addressing issues like low pay, lack of access to proper protective gear, gender-based violence, and societal stigma to ensure they are treated with respect and have equal opportunities in the industry; essentially, elevating their status within the sector and empowering them.
Our Core Values
- Accountability-We take ownership of our actions and support others to do the same
- Diversity-We value and include people from different backgrounds and perspectives in our work
- Passion-We have a drive to pursue goals, overcome challenges, and achieve success as women
- Respect-We Value contributions of others and creating an inclusive society
- Teamwork-We work together to achieve a common goal of women empowerment
- Humility-We are selfless and accept of others in our work
- Transparency-We are open and honest about information and feedback regarding our work