Through networking, advocacy, capacity building and information dissemination, organizing events and sharing of resources, WOFNET members will get to know each other, support each other and build a presence. Women’s role in fisheries will be recognized and their voices heard, so that the whole sector can be improved.
WOMEN IN FISHERIES NETWORK
(WOFNET)
Background
Women in Fisheries Network (WOFNET) is a network for all women who work in Uganda’s fishing industry, being vessel owners, fleet managers, fishmongers, processors, fishing conservationists, charity workers, trainers or workers in the fishing industry. Research shows that women's roles in fisheries are vital, from net to plate and WOFNET is here to recognize the work that we Women do in the fishing industry, and support it. Through networking, advocacy, capacity building and information dissemination, organizing events and sharing of resources, WOFNET members will get to know each other, support each other and build a presence. Women’s role in fisheries will be recognized and their voices heard, so that the whole sector can be improved.
Ourobjectives
benefit the whole industry. Through WOFNET activities, the many and varied roles of
women in the fisheries sector will be recognized. By bringing women in the sector come
together with one voice, WOFNET will connect, share information and raise aspirations.
WOFNET members will help to increase the sustainability of fishing for both humans
and fish. We will also advocate for improvements to make the whole of the fisheries
sector inclusive, thrive, both now and for future generations.