Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) was established in August 1996 by the Uganda Wildlife Statute, which merged the Uganda National Parks and the Game Department. It is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by minister responsible for wildlife. UWA is in charge of management of 10 National Parks, 12 Wildlife Reserves, 14 Wildlife Sanctuaries and provides guidance for 5 Community Wildlife Areas.

Vision:

To be a leading self-sustaining wildlife conservation agency that transforms Uganda into one of the best eco-tourist destinations in Africa.

Organisational Mission:

To conserve, economically develop and sustainably manage the wildlife and Protected Areas of Uganda in partnership with neighboring communities and other stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global community

The Core Corporate Values are:

Customer care and quality service: A customer oriented organisation, hospitable and providing a range of quality services to accountable and respectful.

1.    Integrity: The satisfaction of the customer. A motivated, morally upright and duty bound staff that are honest, transparent,

2.    Team work: Staff who are cooperative, collectively and individually responsible, effective, efficient and result oriented, working in harmony to achieve the organization’s mission.

3.    Professionalism: An Organisation with skilled, innovative, and proactive staff exhibiting a high degree of excellence and entrepreneurship.

4.    Self-discipline and respect for all: Staff with a sense of respect for others and exhibiting a high degree of self-respect and discipline in executing their duties.

Guiding Principles

In upholding the above values, staff will be guided by the following nature conservation and management principles:

1.    Conserving the PA network and its associated landscapes in order to enhance their social, economic and environmental benefits and values.

2.    Maintenance of biodiversity representation, ecosystem integrity to ensure their continued natural processes and functioning for the benefit of the present and future generations.

3.    Enhancing Community benefits from wildlife conservation and PA management.

4.    Promotion of sustainable development based on sound conservation practices.

5.    Integrating culture and indigenous knowledge into conservation of natural resources and PA management.

6.    Building relationships and good will among partners and stakeholders to enhance UWA’s efforts to achieve its mission.