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FORA\ SEMINARS\ MEETINGS ON SOCIAL-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Since fora are a useful strategy in advocacy and networking in that they are a source of critical information and also generate a consensus and recommendations.
A conscious effort is made to equip the unit with materials according to the needs that have been expressed by the members and other stakeholders. In 2005 a number of books were acquired mainly in subjects like facilitation techniques, community empowerment, human rights HIV/AIDS, capacity building, training and communications skills.
CHALLENGES FOR NWASEA AND CIVIL SOCIETY IN THE COURSE OF THE YEAR
The availability of funding still remains one of NWASEA’S most crucial challenges this also applies to some sister NGO/CBOs. NWASEA staff members attended some fund raising workshops in the past conducted by DENIVA and one in Nairobi at regional level. Results of these workshops seem to suggest that NGO have some way to go in developing independent fund raising capacity. We lack hard technical and negotiation skills for raising and accessing funds, we may also have to re-define our roles.
With Government there is a now receptive climate for partnership with voluntary sector organizations, government support for community development foundations and other sector cooperation. A case in point is the ‘civil society capacity building project’ funded to NGOs through ministry of finance.
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Management of NWASEA programmes is largely carried out by the Board and the secretariat is responsible to the demands and changing circumstances of the respective stakeholders and the enabling environment. The Board principally concerns itself with the governance issues visa avis constant reflection of the mission and vision of NWASEA putting in place relevant policies, monitoring of NWASEA’s programmes and how the operating environment influences and are influenced by them. The board also advises the secretariat on the management of resources and generally making sure that NWASEA constituency and stakeholders are facilitated according to plan.
The management of the secretariat continued to offer its technical expertise and advice to the board, and to implement board decisions.
CONCLUSION
It was a busy year; a lot was accomplished on behalf of the board and the secretariat. I would like to thank all members of NWASEA for the commitment shown during the year. Also for upholding and defending the mission and vision of the organization. I thank the board for their outspoken role and coordination of the programmes. I would like to pay tribute to the secretariat staffs who have worked tirelessly often times without salary and up against dead-lines. Lastly but not least I would like to thank our donors namely as follows
The European Union- through ministry of finance and the Civil Society Capacity building programme.
IIZ\DVV-German Adult Education
Global fund for human rights
Appendix 1
NWASEA Secretariat as at 30th December 2008
1. Nantale Anne Executive Director
2 .Mugulusi Harriet Project coordinator [CSCBP
3. Baliraine David Accountant
4 .Basirika Rebecca Secretary
5. Hussein Ali Driver
6 .Agnes Kwagala Office attendant
NWASEA Board of Directors as at 30th December 2008
1. Betty Kitakufe Chairperson
2. Kiwanuka Florence General secretary
3. Bagye Hadija Treasurer
4. Kazungu Justine vice Chair
5 .Baleke Florence Member
6 .Tenywa Cyprian Member
7 .Kange Sulaiman Member
Appendix 2
National Women Association for Social and Educational advancement (NWASEA)
Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31.12.2008
Revenue U Shs.
Donations 84,948,051
Other Sources 8,000,000
Gain on M/V Disposal 2,282,000
95,230,051
Administration expenses (89,643,362)
Net Surplus 5,586,689
National Women Association for Social and Educational advancement (NWASEA)
Balance Sheet as at 31.12.2008
Note’s U Shs.
A) ASSETS
Schedule of Non Current asset 88,583,976
B) CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash equivalents 10,991,846
Prepayments 240,000
Receivables 2,042,000
13,273,846
Total assets (A) + (B) 101,857,822
C) FINANCED BY:
Accumulated Fund 95,521,133
Net surplus for the year 5,586,689
101,107,822
D) CURRENT LIABILITIES
Audit Fees & 635,593
18% VAT 114,407
750,000
Accumulated Fund Plus Liabilities (C) + (D) 101,857,822
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