Through this period staff at the Gulu Office have conducted several Business Skill trainings to 72 new clients; conducted 3 GBV (gender based violence)​ sessions that comprised of our clients together with their husbands (partners) to address gender issues and domestic violence​;​ also to educate men about our program and its benefit to their families​.​ In total 47 men 55 […]

You now its been a good day when Arianna Huffington, media mogul and powerhouse, tweets about your good work. We at Women’s Global Empowerment Fund were lucky enough to catch Huffington’s eye as a part of the Next Ten Challenge. In partnership with Crowdrise, an online crowdfunding platform, the Huffington Post is celebrating its tenth […]

Join Women’s Global Empowerment Fund for our annual Spring Luncheon at RedLine Gallery. Reserve your seat with your donation of $60 here! A special guest will join the luncheon to share her stories as an entrepreneur and community leader in Gulu, Uganda. Save the Date Wednesday, May 6 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM RedLine […]

Q: What does women’s empowerment mean to you? A: In its simplest form, it suggests one is able to access resources, make choices, challenge inequality through participation and determine life outcomes.  For me the concept gives life to the idea that a woman can be an agent of change, determining her own future. When I […]

Women’s Global Empowerment Fund is honored to be selected as the first organization to receive a donation from Urban Decay’s new initiative –  The Ultraviolet Edge – their global initiative to empower women. By helping to fund organizations that fight for the rights of women everywhere, Urban Decay encourages all women to embrace their individuality […]

“Empowerment for women and girls is progress for all.” Women’s Global clients celebrated International Women’s Day in Gulu, Uganda on March 4-8 with a series of debates, discussions, and mentoring sessions for girls. On March 8, in recognition of IWD 2015, women (and men) marched for equality, justice and each other.

Kelly McDonald of Fashion Project, an innovative company that frames fashion as a force for good, relays her first experience visiting Uganda. Learn more about her journey here! As we made the six-hour drive from the capital to Gulu, everything felt like it was falling into place. I had never been somewhere so entirely different […]

Check out Rent The Runway’s blog featuring WGEF & Founder, Karen Sugar as one of their favorite women-led charities!

We are honored to be featured in a story by Westword in their blog – please read and be inspired! Years ago, in what she calls a moment of brilliance or insanity, Karen Sugar decided to start an international development organization for women. Sugar began by looking for a location where women had the most critical need […]

It’s Here! WGEF’s 2014 client survey, highlighting the critical impact of our program for women and families in northern Uganda! The results show: 67% of respondents report their children are in school more consistently Increases in food security, including nutrition and frequency 93% report increase of peace in their households “I am able to support […]