Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) exists to see that Ugandan women can make informed decisions by having access to the right information on rights, and to fight for the rights of women working in the media but also not excluding bad portrayal of women in the media. UMWA believes that access to information is key to solving critical problems women face socially, economically, and politically.

Membership Categories:

• This is open to female practicing journalists with an interest in the values and objectives UMWA
• Students pursuing journalism from a recognized university
• Honorary membership that can be conferred to exceptional individuals

Membership Benefits:

• Count on a friend in need
• Solidarity with other women journalists
• Share/ gain knowledge and skills
• Can utilize UMWA’s rich resource centre
• Can get scholarship for short and long courses related to journalism.
• Participate in organizational activities
• Participate in skills development courses
• Exercise leadership skills when elected on UMWA Board
• Can do internship at UMWA

 Membership requirements:

• Download  and fill this  Membership Application Form
• Submit the form, your updated curriculum Vitae and passport number
• Pay membership fees of Ug shs 30,000 and annual subscription fees of Ug shs 20,000
• UMWA will get back to you in 5 working days with a written communication confirming your membership