Uganda Women Writers Association- FEMRITE is a non governmental organisation with a membership for women writers in Uganda. Founded in 1995, FEMRITE is a membership organisation committed to consolidating women’s writing in Uganda and Africa. It aims to promote women writers and create space for the women to write. Our programs and activities are aimed at fulfilling the FEMRITE strategic plan mandate which mainly centers around promoting the writing in literature like short stories, novels, and poetry.
OUR TEAM
The FEMRITE Team consists of the current working Board and the Secretariat.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
CHAIRPERSON
Ms. Regina Asinde
Regina is a published writer and feminist

TREASURER
Ms. Flavia Zalwango
Flavia Zalwango is a writer and seasoned entreprenuer.

GENERAL SECRETARY
Ms. Joyce wolayo
Joyce wolayo is a freelance writer with an online digital magazine. Currently she is a website developer, and digital marketing agent at her own agency.

BOARD MEMBER
Ms. Juliet Kushaba
Juliet Kushaba is a Ugandan writer and feminist scholar. Some of her creative works have been published by FEMRITE. She is a doctoral student at Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR).

BOARD MEMBER
Ms Philomena Nabweru
Philomena Nabweru is a writer and feminist.

SECRETARIAT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ms. Hilda Twongyeirwe
Hilda Twongyeirwe serves FEMRITE as the Executive Director. she is a writer and a feminist.

PROGRAMS OFFICER
Ms Fortunate Tusasirwe
Fortunate Tusasirwe serves FEMRITE as the programs officer. she loves writing and enterprenuership.
