11 Facts About Hilda Twongyeirwe

Hilda Twongyeirwe is an editor, a published author of short stories and poetry, and a recipient of a National Medal of the government of Uganda in recognition of her contribution to women's Empowerment through Literary arts.

Hilda Twongyeirwe is a recipient of a Certificate of Recognition from the National Book Trust of Uganda for her children's book, Fina the Dancer.

Hilda Twongyeirwe is currently the coordinator of FEMRITE, an organization she participated in founding in 1995.

Hilda Twongyeirwe has edited fiction and creative nonfiction works, the most recent one being, No Time to Mourn by South Sudanese women.

Hilda Twongyeirwe graduated with an honours degree in social sciences and a master's degree in public administration and management from Makerere University.

Hilda Twongyeirwe has been a member of FEMRITE since its inception, joining while still a student at Makerere University.

Hilda Twongyeirwe has taken part in a number of projects by FEMRITE over the years, to promote reading and writing, especially in secondary and primary schools.

Hilda Twongyeirwe has published a children's book, Fina the Dancer, which was awarded a certificate of recognition as an outstanding piece of literature for children, and other books in Runyankole Rukiga for primary one and two.

Hilda Twongyeirwe's poetry has appeared in various journals and magazines, including "The Threshold by the Nile", in the Poster Poetry Project anthology.

Hilda Twongyeirwe was a mentor in the 2013 Writivism workshop.

Hilda Twongyeirwe is a contributor to the 2019 anthology New Daughters of Africa, edited by Margaret Busby.