Uganda Media Women Association (UMWA)

UMWA Administration

Since her inception in 1983, UMWA has been administered by the eleven member executive committee assisted by on and off sub-committees on Finance, Projects, Disciplinary, Publicity and Welfare. For a large part of 1983-1989, UMWA's activities were affected by the political instability that befell this country. In 1990 the organisation was re-activated. Important to note, however, is that the elected Chairperson and the General Secretary have done the actual running of the organisation. On a voluntary basis the two often spend from their pockets, making UMWA owe her existence to the two and two or three other members. The 'secretariat' has been therefore 'mobile' until 1997. In 1999 UMWA acquired a permanent home at plot 226 Kisaasi, where the secretariat now sits. Three full time staff members are charged with the day to day activities while part-time Program Officers run it. A Coordinator works with an Administrative/Accounts Assistant and a Secretary heads the secretariat. Auditors also regularly visit the office.