Uganda, Feb. 23 -- The Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) has said it is seeking to partner with the Nation Media Group (NMG) to help construct the first Women's Leadership Centre in Uganda.

Speaking at the Monitor Publications offices in Namuwongo, Kampala, yesterday, Ms Patricia Munabi Babiiha, the executive director of FOWODE, said they are carrying out several activities to raise money to construct the centre which will be used to nurture young women and male leaders when they are still young. The activities include a Girls' Festival, a dinner and visiting schools.

"FOWODE was created by the Constitution as a space for nurturing and building women leaders. Our work has spanned over 29 years encouraging women to join leadership," ...