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Digital Woman Uganda Wins Nelson Mandela Award for Empowering Women

5/30/2025

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Digital Woman Uganda, a grassroots initiative empowering rural women with vital information, has been honored with the prestigious Nelson Mandela–Graça Machel Innovation Award in Bangkok. This recognition not only highlights their significant community impact and dedication to digital justice but also provides $7,500 in funding to bolster their fight against gender-based violence as they join the CIVICUS Innovation Community.

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Digital Woman Uganda, a grassroots initiative empowering rural women with vital information, has been honored with the prestigious Nelson Mandela–Graça Machel Innovation Award in Bangkok. This recognition not only highlights their significant community impact and dedication to digital justice but also provides $7,500 in funding to bolster their fight against gender-based violence as they join the CIVICUS Innovation Community.