Women play a vital role in Wakiso Sub-County. They support their families, educate children, and strengthen their communities. However, many women run small informal businesses. These businesses often lack capital, business skills, equipment, and access to reliable markets.
As a result, growth remains slow and profits stay low.
To address this gap, Development and Relief Initiative Uganda (DRI-Uganda), together with Islamic Relief Netherlands (IRN), launched a targeted empowerment project “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Business Incubation, Value Addition, and Market-Readiness Support in Wakiso Sub-County.”.
Through this project, women entrepreneurs will gain practical skills and structured guidance. They will learn how to improve product quality, manage finances, and access better markets. In addition, they will receive mentorship to strengthen confidence and leadership.
Most importantly, the program will help women shift from survival-level activities to organized, profitable enterprises. Instead of operating informally, they will build sustainable businesses with clear growth plans.
Consequently, household incomes will improve. Families become more financially stable. Communities also benefit from stronger local enterprises.
