About RWEFRA
A non-partisan association of people hailing from the Rwenzori Region — uniting, uplifting, and advocating for our community since 2014.
2014
Founded
Open to All Rwenzori Natives & Friends
Rwenzori Fraternity is a non-partisan association of people hailing from the Rwenzori Region. RWEFRA was founded in 2014 as a loose WhatsApp platform. Rwenzori Fraternity Association was fully registered in 2016, and incorporated as an Association under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), and operates as Rwenzori Fraternity Association (RWEFRA).
It was initially established by members with an objective of sharing the challenges and way forward on matters of security, increasing violence, and other crises that had engulfed Kasese District and more generally the Rwenzori region. Through the platform, members thought that they could make a contribution to resolving these issues, and foster unity and development of communities.
Mission
Striving to foster unity, accountability and advocacy for better service, and improved welfare for the people of the Rwenzori
Vision
To strive to be a strong advocacy platform for the people hailing from the Rwenzori region.
Active Members
Years of Service
Core Programs
Thematic Pillars
What Drives Us
Our Objectives
Providing mentorship and support to an increasing number of emerging young professionals and university students.
Promoting unity in diversity for people living in a cosmopolitan (multi-ethnic) Rwenzori region.
Supporting annual gatherings as forums for socialization, networking and identity building.
Providing a platform for debate and engagement on issues affecting the Rwenzori region.
Engaging with local leadership on issues of public service delivery and accountability.
Governance
How RWEFRA is Managed
RWEFRA is managed by a constitution developed and passed by the members. The constitution specifies the leadership and management structure of RWEFRA.
RWEFRA is led by an Executive Committee headed by the Chairperson. Positions on the executive are elective by adult suffrage for a term of two years, renewable for two more terms.
Election of leadership happens at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), organised at every end of the RWEFRA year (April/May).
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The highest decision-making body of RWEFRA, held every April/May to elect leadership and set the year's agenda.
Executive Committee
Heads the association, oversees governance, and chairs sub-committees on Welfare, Investment, Social Services, Advocacy & Resource Mobilization.
Sub-Committees
Appointed by the Executive Committee, chairs and members run each thematic sub-committee independently.
AGM
Every April / May
Our Three Chapters
RWEFRA operates through three geographically-rooted chapters, ensuring every member - wherever they are - has a home.
The Kasese Chapter
For colleagues who reside in Kasese and neighbouring districts — our roots, where it all began, close to the Rwenzori mountains.
The Kampala Chapter
For colleagues in Kampala and neighbouring districts — the largest chapter by membership, a cosmopolitan fraternity hub.
Diaspora Chapter
For colleagues living abroad — connecting Rwenzori natives across the globe and channelling diaspora energy back home.
