Women Founders Program

We are equipping women with the practical skills and confidence needed to create sustainable businesses and enterprises, ensuring that East African prosperity is equitable and widespread.

Our Projects

WeWork — Green and Decent Jobs for Youth

Transforming Uganda’s green and circular economy by supporting SMEs to gain capacity, acquire business loans and hire the right employees they need to grow their business, thereby creating employment and boosting economic growth.

Herizon

Providing economic opportunities for women-driven enterprises and increasing access to products and services that increase the quality of life of women in Kenya and Uganda.

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Cohort Seven

Cohort Seven expanded AWE’s impact, empowering women with training, resources, and networks for scalable businesses.

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Cohort Five

Cohort Five empowered Ugandan women, addressing regional challenges through tailored training, innovation, and collaboration.

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Cohort Three

Empowered Ugandan women entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship, and networks to build and grow successful businesses.

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Uganda

Equipping women with the practical skills needed to create sustainable businesses and enterprises.

How Good Businesses are Contributing to a Sustainable Food System

270
Women Entrepreneurs
500
jobs created
$
200,000
investment raised
1,000
suppliers and customers

Stories of Entrepreneurs

Priscilla Nagudi
Rehema Gonsha
Dr. Nicholas Kalinge

Program Reports

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Participating Businesses

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Bubbly Inner Beauty
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Extra Care Pharmacy

Our Strategic Partners

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US Embassy Kampala
German-cooperation
BMZ
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Welthungerhilfe
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M-Kyala