WACSOF works to promote social justice, democratic participation and human dignity.
Western Ankole Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) is a sub-national platform for Citizens’ Organisations operating in the Ankole Sub-region, Western Uganda.
WACSOF was established on November 9th, 2005 as a Network of Citizens Organisations and registered in May 2006 with the Uganda National NGO Board as a NonGovernmental Organisation.
Its Membership is comprised of Citizens Organisations in their diversity, including NonGovernmental Organisations, Community Based Organisations, Farmers Associations, Women and Youth Organisations, and other not-for-profit associations.
Our Vision
An empowered citizenry and prosperous society.
Our Mission
To provide a platform for citizens in the Ankole region to develop consensus on critical governance and development issues and influence their attainment.
Our Goals
- To support civil society in the region to become more innovative, effective and accountable in advancing citizens centered struggles, and build stronger networks for greater collective impact.
- To strengthen the power of people to organise, influence public policies, and hold government accountable.
- To build solidarity among activists, organisations and movements across the region to defend civic freedoms, protect and expand civic space.