Community-driven development · Namisindwa, Eastern Uganda
Welcome to Stawi Development Initiative
A resilient and economically empowered community — strengthening livelihoods, wellbeing and resilience through community-driven solutions.
Economic Empowerment
Empowering Communities to Thrive
Skills, savings groups and market access that help women and youth build sustainable incomes.
Cross-Border Trade Support
Connecting Markets, Expanding Opportunities
Helping small-scale traders trade confidently and profitably across borders.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Clean Water and Hygiene for Healthy Communities
Safe water, better sanitation and healthy hygiene practices for dignified, resilient communities.
Climate Change Adaptation
Building Resilient Communities for a Greener Future
Climate-smart agriculture and clean energy that help communities adapt and thrive.
Who we are
Placing communities at the center of their own development
Stawi Development Initiative is a community-driven, non-profit organization committed to promoting sustainable development and improving the livelihoods of vulnerable communities in border regions of Eastern Uganda.
More about Stawi
Strategic focus areas
How we create lasting change
Our work is anchored in four pillars designed to address the interconnected challenges facing communities.
Voices of impact
Stories from the communities we serve
Real change, told by the people living it.
“I deeply appreciate Stawi for giving me the opportunity to practice and perfect my braiding skills using their training equipments. Today, I can braid confidently and professionall...”
Muzaki Sarah
Small business owner · Namisindwa
“Stawi is making a real difference at Bubutu Primary School by providing hand-washing facilities and liquid soap. The intervention has improved pupils’ hygiene habits, increased reg...”
Mr. Mulumbu Ronald, Teacher, Bubutu Primary School
“Through our partnership and outreach with Stawi, we engaged Bukiabi elders and sub-county leaders, helping us identify hairdressing and tailoring students who are now undertaking t...”
Situma Robert, Director, Bubutu Skills Centre
“As Lwakhakha Town Council, we welcome collaboration with Stawi Development Initiative to strengthen trade and improve the effectiveness of the Lwakhakha border market. We believe t...”
Nambuya Siyama, Assistant Town Clerk, Lwakhakha Town Council
Cross-border trader · Border community
“A great appreciation to Stawi Development Initiative for providing essential WASH facilities to the traders’ community in Bubutu Town Council. These facilities have significantly i...”
Mr. Kuloba, LC1 Chairperson, Bubutu Town Council
Head teacher · Namisindwa
“I appreciate and encourage Stawi to extend this support to other water points in our community. Keeping our water sources clean is a shared responsibility and together we can ensur...”
Kutto Robert, LC1 Chairperson, Buwamotso Village
“I deeply appreciate Stawi for giving me the opportunity to practice and perfect my braiding skills using their training equipments. Today, I can braid confidently and professionall...”
Muzaki Sarah
Small business owner · Namisindwa
“Stawi is making a real difference at Bubutu Primary School by providing hand-washing facilities and liquid soap. The intervention has improved pupils’ hygiene habits, increased reg...”
Mr. Mulumbu Ronald, Teacher, Bubutu Primary School
“Through our partnership and outreach with Stawi, we engaged Bukiabi elders and sub-county leaders, helping us identify hairdressing and tailoring students who are now undertaking t...”
Situma Robert, Director, Bubutu Skills Centre
“As Lwakhakha Town Council, we welcome collaboration with Stawi Development Initiative to strengthen trade and improve the effectiveness of the Lwakhakha border market. We believe t...”
Nambuya Siyama, Assistant Town Clerk, Lwakhakha Town Council
Cross-border trader · Border community
“A great appreciation to Stawi Development Initiative for providing essential WASH facilities to the traders’ community in Bubutu Town Council. These facilities have significantly i...”
Mr. Kuloba, LC1 Chairperson, Bubutu Town Council
Head teacher · Namisindwa
“I appreciate and encourage Stawi to extend this support to other water points in our community. Keeping our water sources clean is a shared responsibility and together we can ensur...”
Kutto Robert, LC1 Chairperson, Buwamotso Village
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Your support creates lasting change
Every contribution helps communities build resilient, independent and economically empowered futures.
Partnership and collaboration
We work better, together
Local Government Institutions
Community-Based Cooperatives
Civil Society Organizations
Development Partners and Donors
Financial Service Providers
Regional Trade Stakeholders