Federation of Fisheries Organizations Uganda

FFOU

Federation of Fisheries Organisations Uganda(FFOU) is a non Profit Making Organisation.

Umbrella body for all non-state actors in the Fisheries Sub sector formed by Thirty Five (35) member Fisheries Associations including Aquaponics and Seven (7) Co-operative Societies which brings together all Community Fisheries Business for bargaining power and also to ensure self-monitoring (quality and compliance), protecting the environment around lake shores, promote safe water bodies, ( sanitation) and responsible fishing while promoting sustainable development goals (SDGS) set by the united nations to eradicate poverty, hunger, illiteracy and diseases.

FFOU works with strategic partners such as GIZ Responsible Fisheries Business Chain Project (RFBCP) Uganda, Directorates of Fisheries, Uganda Co-operative Alliance and Uganda Fisheries and Fish Conservation Associations among others to promote responsible fishing by guiding its members to comply with agreed ethical code of conduct to observe the fishing standards and the National Laws all through the work process.

The Federation of Fisheries Organisations Uganda-FFOU is owned and governed by Ugandan Community Fishermen, Traders and Processors (Women and Youth), recognized by the Directorate of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, legally Registered by the Ministry of Justices And Constitutional Affairs operating under Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). No.80020000212469 to ensure human rights protection of our members a well-coordinated fisheries business activity in Uganda.

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