AWAC turns 10 this year! 🎉 But instead of just celebrating, we’re building.
We're launching the #AWACAt10 Campaign to raise funds for a safe and permanent space for Uganda’s female sex workers and key populations.
AWAC @ 10
AWAC @ 10

This year marks a major milestone for AWAC—10 years of community-led advocacy, healing, and resilience. From our humble beginnings as a grassroots initiative led by and for female sex workers (FSWs), we have grown into a powerful feminist network of 57 member organizations across 48 districts in Uganda.
And now, in our 10th year, we’re launching one of our boldest and most community-driven projects yet:
The AWAC@10 Fundraising Campaign: “10 for 10 – Building Our Safe Space Together.”
Why This Matters Now
In 2024, following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act and increased hostility towards key populations, AWAC was evicted from our premises. We were forced to relocate to a temporary and unsafe space—shared with university students, lacking privacy, security, and accessibility for our most vulnerable members.
Clients—especially transgender sex workers, women who use drugs, and FSWs living with disabilities—faced daily violations of privacy and confidentiality. Health consultations were interrupted, counseling sessions overheard, and safety constantly at risk.
This environment undermined everything we stand for.
So, with immense effort and support from our grassroots network, AWAC acquired land and property for a permanent office and Livelihood Centre in Kampala. But to make it fully functional, inclusive, and secure, we need your support.
What We’re Fundraising For
We are now raising funds to:
🧱 Construct a perimeter security wall and gate
🏗️ Clear and level the land
♿ Build ramps and accessible pathways for clients with disabilities
These steps are essential to creating a dignified, trauma-informed space where services are delivered safely and without fear.
How You Can Be Part of This Movement
We’re calling on everyone in our community, allies, and partners to contribute through the “10 for 10” campaign:
🎯 UGX 10,000 | 100,000 | 1,000,000 or any amount in between
Whether you’re a beneficiary, partner organization, or donor, every contribution builds our shared future.
Donate via:
Mobile Money, Online via GoFundMe or
In-Kind Support: Tools, materials, tech, or visibility support
