Africa

    Established in 1964, Machakos Co-operative Union's primary focus was coffee marketing. Operating with 108 affiliated societies, 34 of which are engaged in coffee, the union's network encompasses more than 45,000 farmers, with 50% being women, many of whom are widows. Beyond this, the Union extends support to over...

The initial formation included 15 women primarily engaged in the art of basket weaving. The primary objective was to establish a market for their baskets by securing orders from various buyers. Over time, additional members joined the group, leading to a continuous expansion in...

Founded in the 1980s with an initial membership of 67 individuals comprising both men and women, the Cooperative Society has now grown significantly to include 476 members. Within this cooperative, male members are engaged in mining and carving activities, whereas female members excel in...

KUWWA is a hub of diverse activities focused on skill development and sustainability. Our portfolio includes art and craftsmanship with intricate weaving, beekeeping through apiculture, and responsible fish farming in aquaculture.

Initiated in 1993 by Nakalyowa Sarah, this endeavor began with a quest to identify suitable markets for handcrafted items such as baskets and decorative pieces. Her search led her to the National Association of Women's Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU). The initiative's focus revolves around...

Established in May 2011, Afri - Youth Support Organisation is an NGO with a vision to nurture self-reliant, educated, and God-fearing youths.

"The Heavenly Treasures Investment Members Self-Help Group was formed through discussions among home-based workers trading handicrafts, aiming to collectively address their interests. The group's main objectives encompass promoting thrift, establishing market access for handicrafts, encouraging self-reliance, enhancing social and economic welfare, offering reasonable-interest loans,...

Established in 2006, the main focus of Uwake, a union of military wives, is to provide social services to its members and their families. Through these services, they aim to support each other and overcome various challenges that families commonly encounter. By pooling their...

"UYDNET is a community-based organization operating in Najjembe sub-county, Buikwe District, near Kampala, Uganda. Their main focus is on vulnerable children and youth at risk, particularly those facing poverty, sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS, harassment, and sexual abuse. These youth face challenges such as...

Children and Youth Empowerment Link (CAYEL) is a grassroots organization based in Kampala, Uganda. Founded in 2016 by young people from the local slums, CAYEL educates communities about the dangers of gender-based violence and empowers young people, particularly girls, with vocational skills for home-based businesses....