Be part of the movement for gender equality.
Join Action for Development (ACFODE), a national women's rights organization founded on November 19th, 1985 to empower women, youth and girls through social and policy change that fosters a culture of equal opportunities.
Four decades of advancing equality.
ACFODE has built strong grassroots connections, forged relationships with leaders at all levels, and transformed lives through policy advocacy, research, gender-transformative and rights-based programming.
Turn your commitment into action.
ACFODE membership is drawn from diverse categories of women, men and youth who identify with ACFODE's core purpose of advocating for gender equality and transformation. Members may include beneficiaries of ACFODE programmes, academia, students and private-sector actors.
A just society where gender equality is a reality.
Our Mission
To empower women, youth and girls through social and policy change that fosters a culture of equal opportunities.
A clear five-step membership journey.
Express Your Interest
Write to ACFODE or indicate your intent to join through the membership application process.
Complete the Application
Fill in the membership form and submit required academic certificates, references and supporting documents.
Application Review
The Vetting Committee reviews your application to confirm eligibility.
Make Payment
Once approved, pay the applicable membership fee for your category.
Orientation
Attend an orientation meeting to acquaint you with ACFODE and your membership responsibilities.
Roles & responsibilities
- Be oriented and pay membership fees.
- Contribute to the realization of ACFODE's mission.
- Promote a positive image of ACFODE.
- Participate in General Meetings.
- Vote and be voted for in leadership positions.
- Identify opportunities for partnership, collaboration, networking and resource mobilisation.
- Participate in ACFODE programme activities, including advocacy for gender equality.
Benefits of being a member
- Associate with like-minded individuals.
- Contribute to the well-being of women, especially the disadvantaged.
- Increase your visibility through raising your personal profile.
- Benefit from the power of association and networking.
- Get references and recommendations.
- Participate in ACFODE activities.
- Represent ACFODE if called upon.
- Relate respectfully with staff/secretariat.
- Identify and interest members to join ACFODE.
Choose the membership category that applies to you.
The detailed membership document provides four categories and their applicable membership fee and annual subscription.
Membership fee & annual subscription
| Category | Membership | Annual subscription |
|---|---|---|
| National level | UGX 100,000 | UGX 50,000 |
| District level | UGX 100,000 | UGX 50,000 |
| Individual level | UGX 50,000 | UGX 30,000 |
| Student level | UGX 50,000 | UGX 30,000 |
A shared purpose. Different pathways.
ACFODE welcomes diverse members who identify with its core purpose of advocating for gender equality and transformation.
Membership categories include national, district, individual and student levels, with different applicable fees.
A diverse membership for a shared purpose.
Women
Women who identify with ACFODE's purpose and work for gender equality and transformation.
Men
Men who support and identify with ACFODE's core purpose of advocating for gender equality.
Youth
Young people committed to social and policy change and equal opportunities.
Professionals & Students
Beneficiaries, academia, students and private-sector actors can be part of the membership.
Participation with purpose.
- Participation in ACFODE activities.
- Represent ACFODE if called upon.
- Relate respectfully with staff and the secretariat.
Understanding your role.
- Members are not full-time staff.
- Participation in activities happens when resources permit or when specific skills are needed.
- Members may mobilize others but are not spokespersons for ACFODE on other key issues.
Ready to stand with ACFODE?
Join a community committed to advancing gender equality, transformation and equal opportunities for women, youth and girls in Uganda.