Community Empowerment for Peace and Development – West Nile (CEPAD-WN) is a voluntary, non-profit organization founded in 2014 by Ugandan peace and conflict feminist scholars. Initially established as a Community-Based Organization (CBO), it gained registration as a Local NGO in 2021 (Registration No. 5623), authorized to operate countrywide.

Core Focus

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  Non-violence

  
  


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  Conflict transformation

  
  


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  Peacebuilding

  
  


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  Community empowerment

  
  

Vision

A Non-Violent and Peaceful Society where every person has access to basic rights and a life in dignity.

Mission

Empowering Communities for Sustainable Peace and Development through Training, Research and Advocacy.

Motto

“Transforming the world through Non-Violence”

Core Values

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  Social Justice

  
  


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  Integrity

  
  


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  Voluntarism

  
  


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  Inclusion

  
  


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  Accountability

  
  

Philosophy

CEPAD-WN believes in building peaceful, democratic societies through awareness of civil and political rights. Its foundation is NonViolence—pursuing justice without harming individuals or property, aiming to liberate both the oppressed and the oppressor.

Partnerships and Networks

CEPAD-WN is an active member of:

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  West Nile CSO Network

  
  


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  West Nile Humanitarian Platform

  
  


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  Feminist Humanitarian Network

  
  


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  Charter 4Change

  
  


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  Arua District NGO Forum

  
  

It works closely with:

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  Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)

  
  


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  UNHCR

  
  

It is also seeking QuAM certification through the National NGO Forum.

Target Groups

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  Youth

  
  


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  Women

  
  


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  Refugees

  
  


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  Faith-based groups

  
  


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  Traditional structures

  
  


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  Feminist and women’s rights organizations

  
  

Funding Sources

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  Membership contributions

  
  


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  Subscription fees

  
  


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  Consultancy services

  
  


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  Donations and grants

  
  


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  In-kind support from individuals and international bodies

  
  

The organization has formal finance and procurement policies since 2019.

ABIRICHI CELL, ONZIVU WARD, AYIVU EAST DIVISION, NACWOLA PREMISE, KAMPALA ROAD

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