Women's Global Empowerment Fund
Food Forecast: Increasing Food Security Across the Region
As we move into 2022 and beyond, food scarcity, shortages, and cost, caused by war, conflict and climate chaos, are creating concern—and the forecast is dire.
Video: Their Future as Career Women Is Our Hope
Aber, 34, is a senior woman teacher at Olwiyo primary school in Nwoya District. Her major role is to mentor and support young girls. Here is her story of courage: I will not forget this year 2020 in my life, the effects of the pandemic have robbed the future of many young girls. 8 girls […]
The Only Way Forward Is Together!
As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hits Uganda and impacts everyday life, we thank you for your continued support and commitment to WGEF.
21 Women Successfully Elected to Offices Across the Region!
Why We Run, February, 2021: “I Knew That Something Needed to Be Done but How to Do It?”
WGEF Reports 21 Women Win Elected Office Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic!
Women will continue to play a major role in local and regional government, ensuring women’s voices are included!
Uganda Decides 2021 – Supporting Women’s Participation in Leadership
As the general elections take place on 14th January 2021, 25 women from WGEF’s Leadership Development Initiative are running for office!
“Their Future as Career Women Is Our Hope”
Aber, 34, is a senior woman teacher at Olwiyo primary school in Nwoya District. Her major role is to mentor and support young girls. Here is her story of courage…
I Was on the Verge of Giving up on Life
WGEF came at a time she needed a hand to hold her from collapsing. “I had a timber business in Democratic Republic of Congo, when I lost all I had to the soldiers.”
After Succeeding in Business, I Now Have a Voice in My Family
Before attending WGEF’s business skills training, I was not doing any business but was depending on my husband for everything. I would endure all harsh words from my husband in order to survive.
