Welcome to KCSON

The Kitara Civil Society Organizations’ Network (KCSON) is a registered organization that has been operating in Uganda's Bunyoro and Rwenzori sub-regions since 2003. It holds multiple legal registrations, including with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), National Bureau for NGOs, Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

KCSON's governance structure includes a General Assembly (the highest decision-making body), a Board elected for three-year terms that oversees the secretariat, and a secretariat responsible for daily operations.

With 87 member organizations (both Community-Based Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations) across five districts (Kagadi, Kibaale, Kakumiro, Kikuube, and Hoima), KCSON has extensive experience in: Governance, Coordination of development actors, Empowerment of vulnerable groups and Peace building

Our key program areas are ;Advocacy for Good Governance and Effective service delivery, Natural resources, livelihoods, and climate change, Social Protection (health,education, OVC and GBV) and Refugee response, Institutional capacity strengthening and knowledge management

Our Vision

A vibrant and coordinated civil society where development is attained in a just and peaceful society.

Our Mission

To contribute towards sustainable development by promoting; a vibrant civil society, participation of the vulnerable groups of people, effective social services, and responsible use of natural resources

KCSON Programme Areas

  1. Advocacy for Good Governance and Effective service delivery
  2. Natural resources, livelihoods, and climate change
  3. Social Protection (health, education, OVC and GBV) and Refugee response
  4. Institutional capacity strengthening and knowledge management.

Our Core Values

  • Transparency & Accountability
  • Social Justice and Equity.
  • Unity in Diversity

KCSON in Numbers

11

Districts of Operation

85

Member Organizations

22

Years of Operation

Brief History

  • 2003Our Roots

    The network began in 2003 as the Kibaale Civil Society Organizations Network, bringing together local CSOs in Kibaale district. Its founding purpose was to create a platform for dialogue, coordination, and advocacy, enabling organizations to work collectively in addressing governance, accountability, and community development challenges.

  • ............Our Evolution

    As the network extended its activities beyond Kibaale district into the wider Bunyoro sub-region, it was rebranded as the Kitara Civil Society Organizations Network (KCSON). This growth enabled KCSON to bring together more organizations, build stronger partnerships, and become a recognized voice for civil society in the region.

  • .........The Road Ahead

    KCSON envisions “a vibrant and coordinated civil society where development is attained in a just and peaceful society.” Moving forward, the network seeks to broaden membership, deepen partnerships, and harness innovation to champion inclusive, accountable, and sustainable development in the region.
Donate